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.

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

-KregRep

[VanIslePete]

Hi folks,

Hi I'm Pete and I live on the west coast of Canada on Vancouver Island.  I'm a 42 year old banker that has only completed two simple woodworking projects (one using a k4 jig that I purchased when I saw how easy it made joining pieces).  I use mostly tools that were gifted to me but I think I'm hooked on woodworking.  I'm just a bit overwhelmed with how much I have to learn.

My next project I'd really like to build is a simple (and I mean SIMPLE - keep in mind my beginner status) dresser for my youngest daughter.  She's 4 years old and we're still using the baby change table/dresser for her clothes.  Does anyone have any good plans?  I saw a couple of nice ones here by some users but I really need step by step plans.

I also could use advice on the first tools to upgrade.  I have a small Mastercraft table saw that is quite old and has a really flimsy fence.  I'm thinking this is my top priority to replace but I also have no router or jointer.  Getting a good square on my materials has been pretty challenging so far.

I'm all ears if anyone wants to chime in with some advice.  Oh, and if anyone has some simple dresser plans to share that would be great!

Thanks Kreg for connecting us on here - great idea!

VanIslePete

[VanIslePete]

I wrote up something last night and posted...but it's gone.  Seeing that no one else has posted in a while - is there a problem?

[Everly E Spurrier Jr]

VanIslePete said:

I wrote up something last night and posted...but it's gone.  Seeing that no one else has posted in a while - is there a problem?

Pete it is summertime, vacations, lawn work,etc. !!!!!

[Scott Williamson]

Howdy from the Antipodes (New Zealand to be specific) 

I have a number of cool projects for my farming and bee keeping that this wee tool should be perfect for.  Very exciting.  

[Christopher L Esteb]

My name is Chris Esteb i am from Indianapolis Indiana. i just recently started building stuff. My wife said either build or i am going to buy it. so being the thrifty person i am i bought a table saw and and started building stuff. Im a a beginner but do pretty well following blue prints. i just recently built my first table and set of benches for my deck and turned out pretty well so im excited to move on to my next project.  

[Jason Light]

Hi, my name is Jason Light & I am from Kingsport TN. Have been a DIYer most of my life. Started out helping my family on our farms at a pretty young age. Watched closely & picked a lot of things up from my Dad, brother, grandfathers & other family members & friends. I am a single dad, trying to pass on the love of DIYing & Woodworking to my kids. I have a daughter that is 20 & a son that is 19. They make each day better & brighter for their old man. I really enjoy the site. Great ideas, projects & people. Can't get mych better.

[Maebhin]

Hi all from Ireland, I'm a female farmer and a pocket hole newbie.

[Peg Myers]

Hi, my name is Peg and I live in Massachusetts. New to woodworking, but I am eager to learn.

[Sergio DaCol]

My name is Sergio DaCol. Leaving in Springfield PA. Started working with wood about three or four months ago. Started with very simple projects and now I am beginning to make tool chests etc..
Love flyfishing also mad fly tying. US Navy retired married with no children. Born in Bogotá Colombia in 19595.

[GREGORY LEE]

Hello everyone my name is Gregory and I live in Goodyear, AZ. I just recently got back into woodworking and now I just took on a big job, building all of the furniture for my backyard. I'm new to the whole pocket hole joint but I love the clean look it gives you by hiding all of the screws. I just purchased the K4 and I'm in love with it. Made a bench, fixed some drawers, chairs working on a new bed and headboard now. Still have to do the furniture I have time.

[Allyn P.]

Some outdoor furniture ideas that I build, very comfortable.

[GREGORY LEE]

Those chairs are in my list to build do you have the plans