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    Not sure if this is the right spot to post this, but it sure has been a project. I retired from my day job in January and we are moving from lower Michigan back near my hometown in the west end of Michigan's Upper Peninsula some 550 miles away. I had to figure out what to do about my shop, so we were able to buy a building on the main street of my hometown a couple of years ago. After spending the last couple of years re-doing the building, I hired movers to help with the shop equipment a few weeks ago and I have been working on getting everything set up since then. Yesterday was the official opening of JDM WoodWorks new location in Bessemer, MI. It has been a long time coming and I hope this is the last time the equipment has to be moved. I already have a number of orders to work on and more coming in all the time. I guess so much for retirement ... My wife (who does all my finishing) has her own space which she loves and we have been riding in together the last few weeks getting it ready to open. I am looking forward to getting both of my CWs cranked up and running. I know this new chapter in our lives is going to be a blast. I just hope I can day a day off every now and again to go fishing...


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    John
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    Lake Gogebic, MI (where I hang my hat)

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    Nice shop look for lots of work.
    like the dust colletion
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    Good Luck ...
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    The very best to you.
    Your New Shop is great looking.
    Happy Carving

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    Thanks, KT!! Appreciate it. Seems like I am getting up earlier each day to come in to the shop. The work keeps coming in, so having trouble finding time to get into trouble...
    John
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    Lake Gogebic, MI (where I hang my hat)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigtyme View Post
    Not sure if this is the right spot to post this, but it sure has been a project. I retired from my day job in January and we are moving from lower Michigan back near my hometown in the west end of Michigan's Upper Peninsula some 550 miles away. I had to figure out what to do about my shop, so we were able to buy a building on the main street of my hometown a couple of years ago. After spending the last couple of years re-doing the building, I hired movers to help with the shop equipment a few weeks ago and I have been working on getting everything set up since then. Yesterday was the official opening of JDM WoodWorks new location in Bessemer, MI. It has been a long time coming and I hope this is the last time the equipment has to be moved. I already have a number of orders to work on and more coming in all the time. I guess so much for retirement ... My wife (who does all my finishing) has her own space which she loves and we have been riding in together the last few weeks getting it ready to open. I am looking forward to getting both of my CWs cranked up and running. I know this new chapter in our lives is going to be a blast. I just hope I can day a day off every now and again to go fishing...


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    This shop is awesome. This is what I want to do with my husband, once we (semi) retire!
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    Congratulations and hope you stay busy and enjoy your new business!

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    John,

    That looks like a great set up that you and the wife should enjoy spending lots of time it.
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    John, Congrats to you and your wife on the move to God's country and the new shop. It looks terrific! You're going to love it! Work will actually become fun and life is waaaaaaaay more enjoyable "Up Nort" as the upers say. You are not that far from me so I think that my bride and I will be taking a ride and surprise you in the very near future. Again, congratulations and enjoy the clean air!

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    Looks great. Like the shop setup. Congratulations and good luck.

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