TeddyB52

Ted Broussard, Carencro, LA, US
member

I began working as a carpenter about 36 years ago. My experience includes new construction and remodeling. For the past 25 years, I have been working in local government working as a contractor doing housing rehabilitation and new construction. I do architectural drawings and have started doing woodworking seriously for the past 3 or 4 years. I am preparing for retirement in 2016 and plan to do woodworking full-time at that point.

Gender: Male

Birthday: 03/07/1952

Recent comments

Re: Walnut Jewelry Box, Carved Top

Beautiful work. Congratulations on some excellent craftsmanship.

posted: 9:28 am on March 3rd

Re: iPad and Woodworking?

I am technology oriented and I find that, more & more, I am taking my laptop or portable DVD player into my workshop to view "how-to" videos or even to watch the news when I'm working. Also, more & more woodworking groups are getting online or providing video libraries and such. I make sure that I cover my keypad when it's in the workshop. The iPad may be a good alternative with no keypad and a "closed" device that might be resistant to dust. I like the concept.

posted: 3:03 pm on February 2nd

Re: Poll: What accessories, jigs, and shop gear are on your holiday wish list?

I have two techniques for purchasing new tools and staying out of trouble with my wife:

1. I purchase a tool and stash it. When she finally notices, she asks "how long have you had that tool?" I say "oh, Honey, I've had that for months"!

2. I have purchased several small tools, Milwaukee Compact Driver, Porter-Cable Compact Belt sander, and a Skil Detail Sander. I bring them home and say "Honey, look what I bought for you today." She loves 'em. :-)

Ted

posted: 9:05 am on December 23rd