kmalmskog

I've been interested in woodworking for quite some time but only just now got into it myself. I have a collection of 30-year old power tools (a drill, a circular saw, and a table saw from JCPenney(!)), an $89 Ryobi router and a compound miter saw whose factory stops aren't quite square. Makes it hard to make face frames but I've learned how to deal with it. I started making a bathroom vanity because I thought I could save money over buying a nice new one from the store.
You can stop laughing now - I've since bought a new combo Bosch router, about 15 bits and other accessories...and I'm thinking of ways I can take over the basement from the rest of my family for my shop!
I look forward to the support of fellow woodworking enthusiasts - my husband just doesn't understand this obsession.
-Karen

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Hamlin

Hi, welcome to the router forums

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Ken

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RookieGuy

Hi and welcome aboard from another mostly MN'er

One thing you'll find is seldom does the significant other "get" what we do.
So they aren't hip - what can ya say! lol

curiousgeorge

Hey, Karen! Welcome to the community.

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George
For those who haven't already done so...
PLEASE! PLEASE! Fill in your first name and location in your profile.

S Bolton

Where in Minnesota?

I am in Minnesota and we have roads that are just about impassable where I live.

Steve Bolton

jjciesla

Welcome Karen,
My hat's off to you. Grab that basement!!!!
Jim

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Dr.Zook

Welcome to the Router Forums Karen. Glad to have another lady join us. Especially one with your enthusiasm. Go for the basement and hold your ground.

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Dave
the "Doctor"

In woodworking there is no scrap, only firewood.

Please edit your profile with a name and location so we can better assist you and make for a friendlier forum.

chippypah

A warm welcome to the Forum Karen.
Cheers
Pete

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challagan

Welcome to the forums!

Corey

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kmalmskog

Hi Steve,
I'm from the Twin Cities area - Maple Grove. Heard there were a few feet dumped on central and northern MN yesterday. That's the good thing about April - it'll be gone soon! We got almost a foot last week and there's nothing left - I even saw some open water on a couple of lakes on my drive home today!