[NFB-Blind-Crafters] introduction and hello

[Danielle]

welcome.

On Fri, Jan 30, 2026 at 8:48 AM Tracy Carcione via NFB-Blind-Crafters <
nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hi Aythor.  Welcome to the list!  I’m the list moderator.  I do mostly
> knitting and crochet, though I’m happy to learn new things.
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> I have a blind friend who built a whole addition to his house, including
> the plumbing and electrics.  He had some help from friends with some of the
> carpentry, but he did most of the work. I  think you’re working to be like
> him!  He used mostly resources he found online or at the library, as I
> recall.
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> We used to have a person who did woodworking, though I’m not sure he’s
> still around.  But, even if he’s not, the rest of us will be happy to try
> and help you problem-solve.
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> Tracy
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> *From:* NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On
> Behalf Of *eythor thrastarson via NFB-Blind-Crafters
> *Sent:* Thursday, January 29, 2026 4:28 PM
> *To:* nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org
> *Cc:* eythor thrastarson <eythor364 at gmail.com>
> *Subject:* [NFB-Blind-Crafters] introduction and hello
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> Hello
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> Since I decided to fill out the subscription form for this list I  feel
> its right to send an introduction here in case the list gods feel I am
> wrong person at the wrong place.
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> My name is Eythor and I am originally from Iceland, currently living in
> Greece.
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> I was involved with the federation for 2 years when I lived in Louisiana
> and Arizona respectively and I still consider that time of my life to have
> had a lot of influence on me.
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> I am the father of 2 girls and as such I have found myself in a situation
> where I need to fix toys, adapt books put together furniture and do all
> sorts of creative problem solving in general. Now recently, I've been
> rennevating a house and dure to money, surprisingly not being infinite I've
> been trying my hand at different jobs there to save some money and hazzle
> where I can.
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> This has rekindled my interest in woodworking which I got to know very
> briefly during my time at LCB when I was there in emersion for a few months
> during myMasters program. I didn't find a specificic woodworkers list so tI
> decided to give it a try to join this one.
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> Lately, I've been experiencing a shift in thinking towards a desire to
> repair the things I can, and create something new where possible. I am also
> very interested in seeing what crafts people are up to and how you overcome
> challenges you face when pursuing them.
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> Best regards
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> Eythor
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