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Jack King

1050 posts and 30 followers in almost 10 years
Roanoke, Va
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I am now 76 years old and “ok” health wise. As my father use to say if I had known I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself. (Not original). Been married to the same sweet lady for the past 56 years, one son who is a banker, a daughter who is in the court system and 3 grandsons who are the joy of my life.
I have been retired for 16 years after a 40 year career with the NS Corp.
I started woodworking about six years ago by building a sun deck for my son. From the day I finished that I started buying “things” and now I have a basement full of machines, wood, jigs, tools and sawdust. Not a day goes by that I don’t spend at least 3 hours down there. I can’t describe the joy and pleasure I get from woodworking. Perhaps a good day on the golf course would compare.
I have never tried to sell many things I make, either giving to family, friends, requests or good causes. Normally don’t make the same thing twice with a couple of exceptions, chess boards/tables, and Jeffersonian book stands.
I love our website and check in about everyday. I consider you guys and girls among the best friends I have. Thank you all.
Ok if you didn’t fall asleep reading this get up and go make some sawdust. Be safe.

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11 Comments

Bob Ruane commented almost 7 years ago

Hey Jack hi Bonnie this is custom cabinet maker I was impressed with your speaker stand that you made your Reverend or priest if you remember I was asking you about it well finally got start it and as usual I’ve gone too far this one though is for a doctor friend of mine he wanted it for music not sure what instrument he plays but he’s teaching his son who plays next to him. I’ve been sick often on so it’s really taking me quite a while to get this finished but I’ll send you some pictures of how far I have gotten no remember he wants this top 2fall left and right so he can display four sheets of music at a time I’m still working on that but here’s the base the legs in and lay that I’ve gotten done so far I wish someday me and you could meet face to face I’m a little younger than you but I’ve worked on my father a cabinet maker since I was about 13 I still love her as much today as I did then then I have a feeling you know what I’m talking about well happy new year Jack and any others that read this let’s hope we have a prosperous healthy and Dusty new year

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Jack King commented almost 7 years ago

Thank you for the update and pic Bob, love the legs of your stand, that will be a beauty. Really sorry to hear about your health problems and I hope all of that is behind you. Have you come up with your final design for the side by side yet? I had intended to build a double stand at one time but been really busy with other things. The examples I was looking at are on Pinterest. Again hope you are feeling better and Happy New Year.

Jack

MJCD commented about 6 years ago

Jack:

Just read you profile… I’m a year or so behind you; and am working hard to make the most of the productive time I have. I welcome you to the journey… it is worthwhile.
Mike

Martin Sojka commented over 4 years ago

Congrats to 1000 posts, Jack. I am happy that you are part of Craftisian.

Martin Sojka, Maker of Craftisian

Jack King commented over 4 years ago

Thank you Martin and thank you for all the hard work and for the great ideas. Love Craftisian.

Jack

a1jim commented over 4 years ago

Congrats on The 1000 Post mark Jack!

a1jim commented 6 months ago
Hi Jack, glad you're stil doing your thing, as always nice work.

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Pottz commented 1 day ago
jack and jim neither of you has posted since june or july.i hope your both ok ? if so id sure love you both back here with us. your contributions here are much needed and appreciated !

working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.