New Members: Please Introduce Yourself!

[KregRep]

Welcome to the Kreg Owners' Community!
 
This thread is the best place to introduce yourself and let other Community members get to know you. Please include your name, where you're from, your experience building with wood, why you joined this Community, and any other interesting facts about yourself. Also, feel free to share links to your blog, personal website, etc.

Once you've introduced yourself, be sure to check out Helpful Tips for New Members.

We hope that you find great use and enjoyment from the Kreg Owners' Community!

-KregRep

[Mark]

Hi, my name is Mark, I'm from East Central Ohio. I've tinkered off and on with woodworking my entire adult life. But the mini Kreg Jig took tinkering to another level for me. Just the ability to solidly, attach boards at a 90 degree angle, is still amazing to me, then add a little Project Liquid Nail and you've got one strong wood joint. Using my Kreg Jig I've built 5 work benches-24"w x 39 1/4"h x 96"l w/ 3/4" sheet of plywood for the top and a shelf below and a 1"x4" back splash, 4 stools from ana-white.com, I saw a picture of a cooler box @ pinterest.com and I'm currently working on it, using some old wood siding I had and building it all with the Kreg Jig.

[michael evans]

Hi mark,love too see some photos of your projects.Most people like to show a interest in what people are at and share views and opinions/advice etc.Have a good week just stopped snowing here in the UK regards MICK.

[Jason Dunn]

Hey, my name is Jason and I live in southern ohio. I work at lowes in the tool department and being a woodworker, that's an awesome job! Haha. I've been working with wood for several years here and there but just recently dedicated a lot more time energy space and money to my craft! My wife and I just had our first child a month ago and I cannot wait to show him the ropes and see if he likes it! Haha.i was new to pocket hole joinery when I bought the master system 6 months ago but now I've got it down pat, and have gotten everything kreg has available cuz it's so easy to use and works perfectly with almost every project!

[Nicholas W. Kostella, Jr]

Gene,

Are you near Indiana, PA? If you live in Chanbersburg near Creekside we are neighbors. I live in Spring Church and am the Pastor of Grace Independent Baptist Church in Shelocta.  Let me know if that is the Chambersburg I am thinking of. The Kreg Jig is a great tool. I've build many kitchen cabinets and furniture with it. Let me know if I can be of help.

Nicholas Kostella
 
GENE REINEMAN said:

Hello, my name is Gene and I live in Chambersburg, PA.  I have be dabbling in woodworking for quite a while but would still consider myself a BEGINNER.  I received a Kreg Jig for Christmas and am eager to get to work.

[VICTOR REYES]

Hi, my name is Victor, I'm from Mexico City, little is what I have done, I learned shaped craft, but newly acquired the master system kreg and I think q I have a world of possibilities. Something is nitrocellulose and polyurethane finishes I did, If I can help you, ask, and I hope in the future to help, I'll post my projects with this system, and in advance thank you all for your cooperation with this forum.

[thomas a. malone]

Hello all......my name is Thomas....I'm a retired firefighter from Atlanta,.....I live outside Atlanta in a small town called ....Snellville.....yes, Snellville, Georgia..........describing me as a "beginner"...would be kind. thanks..!

 

[Stan Nicholson]

Thanks for all the posts I've already learned from and here's to many more moments of education!

I've worked with wood off and on throughout the years and recently got sucked back into the DIY phase after buying a house.  I kept it a secret from my wife for 12 years that I had any talent in woodworking..... yeah, I'm paying for that one now.....  Anyway, I've picked up a few of the Kreg tools and have to say that I love them all so far.  I've been using the Master Jig system on almost every project.  

I'm looking forward to learning and maybe even teaching when the time comes along.  

[F.M. "Frank" Thornal]

First, a big Southeast Georgia, "Hey y'all". My name is Frank I'm in Kingsland, GA., originally from Galveston, TX.  I am a very amateur woodworker. Recently upgraded to the Kreg Master Jig from a cheap knockoff and already love it. It makes assembly so much easier. I am a motorcycle rider, Retired Navy Submariner Chief Petty Officer and retired police captain (City of St. Marys, GA). I am a member of the VFW, Fleet Reserve Assoc. and the American Legion. Anything else you would like to know, just ask.

[John James]

I'm John, living in Dorset (UK).  Just got my first Kreg Jig (a Mini) for use on a log store I'm about to build. DIYer but not a woodworker.

[Stacey Heskett]

Hi, My name is Stacey, I have done a little bit of wood working but this is my first time doing pocket joinery. I have purchased the master system and am looking for some good projects.

[Russ]

Well, i'll be 42 this year and havent taken wood shop in over 23 years.  I have collected some tools over the past 20 years but most of them are of the cheap kind.  Late last year, I decided to buy a heavy duty table saw and it is pretty damn good.  Recently, i saw some plans online for this projected that i wanted to do that said "get the Kreg" for this project.  I looked it up/watched some vids and bought it a week later.  What can i say, it's a very, very useful tool. I love it!

My first project has been a night stand (still waiting to be sanded and stained), and im currently finishing up a storage chest box (found here: http://pinterest.com/pin/68820700525743591/ ).  I'll post some images later.

Glad to be here.

Cheers!

[JOSE JOEL LIRA MEDINA]

Hola mi nombre es Joel y vivo en el norte de México en la ciudad de  Torreón Coahuila, esoy interesado en aprender todo sobre la carpinteria y sobre todo el metodo de union con el kreg en cuanto compre mi kreg Jr lo use y construi una mesa ratonera para la sala solo me falta darle el acabado y muy pronto lo pondre para que la vean gracias