I am an Iraqi Freedom Vet. I am going through PTSD, A son who was shot and now paralyzed, and a son who committed suicide. All within a matter of 2 years. I have been going through therapy to deal with the carnage. I am also an equipment engineer for the Semiconductor industry.

One year ago, I came up with an idea to keep myself busy; creative; and artistic. All in efforts to overcome the above mentioned. On my own, I took my unfinished garage to develop a home workshop. I partitioned 3/4 of the garage (measured my wife's car to give her space (LOL)), insulated, drywalled, lighting, etc. (no help).

I refurbished Two antique powered tools. A 40's Delta Table and Jointer combination saw and a 50's craftsman scroll saw. I bought equipment cheap through auctions, yard sales, etc. I am currently making a thickness sander from scratch. I also built my own steam bender station and a heat blanket bending system.

All for a goal to be a luthier. I hope my efforts are not a waste of time. But know this, my mental health has turned for the better since starting this project.