Jameel Abraham
Member
Hi, my name is Jameel Abraham and I recently joined the SAPFM. I thought I'd introduce myself before joining any discussion. It seemed the polite thing to do, especially the SAPFM forum seems to be frequented by, it would appear, a more conscientious group of enthusiasts.
I've been woodworking since I was a kid, getting my feet wet with both grandfathers in their respective shops. I've always had a great appreciation for period furniture, the simpler Federal-style designs in particular. Only in the past couple years have I developed a stronger urge towards period work. And some of this has come about due meeting several SAPFM members during that time. George Walker at WIA and several Lie-Nielsen events, Jeff Headley and Steve Hamilton (at WIA last year), Mike Siemsen, Mark Arnold and Steve Latta (Steve, your inlay work is an inspiration) among others. Other members like Al Breed and Phil Lowe for example, I recognize from years of reading magazine articles and books on the subject. I've built everything from carved altar screens to lutes, but it's period furniture that strikes my fancy at the moment, so I'm looking forward to enjoying (and hopefully contributing if possible) my SAPFM membership.
Thanks for the opportunity, and for those who make the SAPFM possible.
I've been woodworking since I was a kid, getting my feet wet with both grandfathers in their respective shops. I've always had a great appreciation for period furniture, the simpler Federal-style designs in particular. Only in the past couple years have I developed a stronger urge towards period work. And some of this has come about due meeting several SAPFM members during that time. George Walker at WIA and several Lie-Nielsen events, Jeff Headley and Steve Hamilton (at WIA last year), Mike Siemsen, Mark Arnold and Steve Latta (Steve, your inlay work is an inspiration) among others. Other members like Al Breed and Phil Lowe for example, I recognize from years of reading magazine articles and books on the subject. I've built everything from carved altar screens to lutes, but it's period furniture that strikes my fancy at the moment, so I'm looking forward to enjoying (and hopefully contributing if possible) my SAPFM membership.
Thanks for the opportunity, and for those who make the SAPFM possible.