This is by far one of my favorite hobbies.  Getting out into the shop and working with my hands to build something is very enjoyable and highly rewarding.  My interest in woodworking began back in high school (several years ago!!!) when I took some shop classes.  But growing up in a house that was over 100 years old and under constant renovation sure had a lot to do with it too.  My dad is very handy though really never engaged in "woodworking."  I learned a lot from him that I still use today.  It wasn't until I got married and realized that woodworking was not only an enjoyable hobby, but an easy way for us to get what we wanted in furniture and at a much better price.  Most of the projects I have worked on since 1992 (when I really started "woodworking) have been in the realm of home improvement or repair type projects.  I have built some furniture and display shelves, but nearly not as much as I would like.  I think I've actually completed more shop projects than I have home projects.  There are a lot still on my to-do list and hopefully when things with my job slow down a little and I have more free time, I'll be able to get to them.

Select from the menu above additional pages which cover my projects (both current and from the past), as well as the various shop
projects that I'm working on or have completed.

Below are the current major shop tools that I have.
Eventually I'll add pages to show photos of  my workshop, more tools, and tool reviews.

MAJOR SHOP TOOLS

Air Compressor:  Ingersoll Rand SS3L3 60 gallon, 3HP (11.3 cfm @ 90 psi)	Air Compressor:  Porter Cable 2600 6 gallon, 2HP (2.6 cfm @ 90 psi)	Band Saw:  Jet JWBS-14BS 14", 1HP (upgraded with riser block and Carter "kit")
Drill Press:  Jet JDP-17MF 17", ¾HP	Drum Sander:  Jet 649005K 22-44 Plus, 1¾HP (upgraded with extension tables)	Dust Collector:  Jet DC1100 1½HP, 30 micron filter bags (upgraded to a canister filter)
Jointer:  Jet JJ6CS 6", 1HP (upgraded with Byrd Shelix head)	Jointer/Planer Combo:  Hammer A3-31 12", 4HP	Miter Saw:  Bosch 4212L 12" Dual Compound, 3HP
Miter Saw:  Excel 10" Compound, 1HP	Mortiser:  Delta 14-651 ½HP	Moulder:  Shop Fox G0488 2HP, Variable Speed
Radial Arm Saw:  Craftsman 10", 2HP	Scroll Saw:  Ridgid  16" Variable Speed, 1.2amp	Shop Crane:  Harbor Freight, 2 ton Foldable, 103" max height, 63" max length
Surface Planer:  Ridgid 13", 3HP	Table Saw:  Jet JTAS-10XL50 10", 3HP, left tilt, 50" rails
Abrasive Chop Saw:  Milwaukee 14", 1HP	Bench Grinder:  Delta 6", ½HP	Bench Grinder:  Delta 8", ¾HP, Variable Speed
Plasma Cutter: Hobart Airforce 250ci 120 volts / 15 amps	Welder:  Hobart Handler 135 amp MIG	Welder: Hobart LX 235 235 amp AC/DC Stick