Hello to all. This is my first post here, but I have been reading the forums for some time. Thank you all for the wealth of information and insight on so many woodworking topics.
I had been making furniture for about 25 years in a very under sized, and under equipped garage. About 4 tears ago I asked my son (then 19) if he would want to start a custom furniture buisiness. I couldn't believe his reaction. His eyes glazed over, and he coulden't stop talking about it. We sent him off to do the woodworking program at Palomar College (he finished with all A's), and a year ago we leased an 1800 sf building and bought a boat-load of decent tools.
We both currently work full time jobs, so this has been just nights and week-ends. Thankfully his mom is VERY understanding, and doesn't gripe about us never being home. We are now doing enough buisiness to pay the rent and utilities, which was our goal for the first year. Our next goal is to have my son in the shop full time by 1-1-08. I will follow when we can do enough buisiness.
This has been quite a learning experience. We have completed some pieces that we are very proud of, and it's really cool to be working with my son.
I didn't intend to be so long winded. here are some pics of the shop.
Thanks again to all. Marc
OK pics later when I have time to figure it out.
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