Gregory Paolini
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- Joined
- Jan 8, 2011
- Messages
- 16
Hi,
I'm new to this forum, and I guess to the owners group as well, but not to Festo (Now I've dated myself).
Anyway, a little about me: Well, I'm a professional woodworker in Western North Carolina, just outside of Asheville. I'm originally from Buffalo, NY, but I got tired of shoveling snow.
In addition to making sawdust (Occasionally some furniture & cabinetry comes out of the shop too), I write magazine articles, and am wrapping up my second book, on a cabinetry related subject (I'm not sure if the publisher wants me to let the cat out of the bag or not, right now). I also teach woodworking, giving seminars & workshops across the country, and offering private, and small group instruction at my own personal shop/studio in the Great Smoky Mountains.
My favorite type of furniture is routed in the Arts & Crafts philosophy, but I enjoy the occasional contemporary piece as well.
As far as Festool's - I have a few. I enjoy using them, as well as offering my students the opportunity to "test drive" them in real world excercises & tasks during courses. We have a few Track Saws, Dust Extractors, and Routers, so there's lots to play with. And now I'm really getting hooked on some of the accessories, as well as the systainers - They really help to keep things not only organized, but also mobile, and adaptable, as the shop sometimes is repourposed from week to week. One week we're building a kitchen, the next teaching a class, and then the next doing a photo shoot for an article. Keeping things adaptable and efficent is crucial to us.
Outside of woodworking, I... Ok, there is no outside of woodworking in my life.... Seriously though, I have a Rottweiler named Sammy who keeps me in check, and I enjoy the occasional Guinness to wash down some cheesy bacon fries too. Anyway, that's pretty much me.
Best,
Gregory Paolini
I'm new to this forum, and I guess to the owners group as well, but not to Festo (Now I've dated myself).
Anyway, a little about me: Well, I'm a professional woodworker in Western North Carolina, just outside of Asheville. I'm originally from Buffalo, NY, but I got tired of shoveling snow.
In addition to making sawdust (Occasionally some furniture & cabinetry comes out of the shop too), I write magazine articles, and am wrapping up my second book, on a cabinetry related subject (I'm not sure if the publisher wants me to let the cat out of the bag or not, right now). I also teach woodworking, giving seminars & workshops across the country, and offering private, and small group instruction at my own personal shop/studio in the Great Smoky Mountains.
My favorite type of furniture is routed in the Arts & Crafts philosophy, but I enjoy the occasional contemporary piece as well.
As far as Festool's - I have a few. I enjoy using them, as well as offering my students the opportunity to "test drive" them in real world excercises & tasks during courses. We have a few Track Saws, Dust Extractors, and Routers, so there's lots to play with. And now I'm really getting hooked on some of the accessories, as well as the systainers - They really help to keep things not only organized, but also mobile, and adaptable, as the shop sometimes is repourposed from week to week. One week we're building a kitchen, the next teaching a class, and then the next doing a photo shoot for an article. Keeping things adaptable and efficent is crucial to us.
Outside of woodworking, I... Ok, there is no outside of woodworking in my life.... Seriously though, I have a Rottweiler named Sammy who keeps me in check, and I enjoy the occasional Guinness to wash down some cheesy bacon fries too. Anyway, that's pretty much me.
Best,
Gregory Paolini
