scrimper
Established Member
Sorry folks if this is the wrong place but I have been looking for and introduction section and can't find one.
Just like to introduce myself having just joined, I am a life long woodworker having been making sawdust since the age of about 6 (hindering my dad) that was back in the 'good old days'.
As you can see from my 'handle' I consider myself a 'scrimper' in that everything I make is made using reclaimed timber mostly softwood, my stuff is not quality cabinet making but IMHO it does the job. I also hoard any other junk in case it might be useful such as bit's of metal!
I have a fairly decent workshop with Startrite 10" planer/thicknesser, Dewalt R/A saw, Coronet Major, Startrite 301 band saw, Shep table saw, a Hegner and Diamond fretsaws plus other stuff such as Elu routers etc.
I am also a Fretwork fan (I prefer the term rather than scroll sawing) having seen the work my Grandfather did in the 1920's, I have a huge collection of original Hobbies Fretwork plans back to that time and have always been a fan of the original company Hobbies of Dereham.
I hope you will excuse me posting these few words about myself and please 'Mr Admin' remove them if they are not appropriate.
John.
Just like to introduce myself having just joined, I am a life long woodworker having been making sawdust since the age of about 6 (hindering my dad) that was back in the 'good old days'.
As you can see from my 'handle' I consider myself a 'scrimper' in that everything I make is made using reclaimed timber mostly softwood, my stuff is not quality cabinet making but IMHO it does the job. I also hoard any other junk in case it might be useful such as bit's of metal!
I have a fairly decent workshop with Startrite 10" planer/thicknesser, Dewalt R/A saw, Coronet Major, Startrite 301 band saw, Shep table saw, a Hegner and Diamond fretsaws plus other stuff such as Elu routers etc.
I am also a Fretwork fan (I prefer the term rather than scroll sawing) having seen the work my Grandfather did in the 1920's, I have a huge collection of original Hobbies Fretwork plans back to that time and have always been a fan of the original company Hobbies of Dereham.
I hope you will excuse me posting these few words about myself and please 'Mr Admin' remove them if they are not appropriate.
John.