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hi fellas...this is my first shot at this, so bear with me.i started putting my shop together about 2 yrs ago.i am a semi retired machinist(63 yrs old) i built or modified all of my equip.for the pleasure of it and to save som money.the only metal i have worked with is 0-1 but im having fun.ive made a few decent looking and edge holding blades,but nothing to compare with what ive sen here .i have been eavesdropping for the last 2 yrs and feel like you men are just friends ive never met.learned a lot here and i thank you all for sharing
TOM BUCHANAN ...twolf5923@yahoo.com __________________ experience is what you get when you're looking for something else |
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Well, I would say your welcome... but unfortunately, and fortunately, I am still a newbie myself. In that case, welcome!
I hope you enjoy it here as much as I do. And boy are you right about learning a lot. The amount of knowledge here is staggering! One thing that I learned, don't try and compare your work to someone elses. Not everyone wants, needs, or likes the same kind of knives. Why do you think there are so many of us... The only thing that I do comparisons with would be the quality and fit and finish. We should all strive to make the best items we can make. Also not everyone learns at the same rate. I'm sure these are all things you have heard before, but sometimes we just need to be reminded of them... We are all our own worst critic. So, again... I hope you enjoy your stay here with us, and I think I can speak for everyone here, we all look forward to hearing more from you and possibly getting to see some of your work. Chris Nilluka |
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Welcome to posting, Tom! Always glad to have someone new!
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Welcome, Tom- glad to have you out of the closet! This is a great two-way street. Enjoy!
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Glad to have you Tom.
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Welcome Tom. Good to have you posting. Your amongst some of the best people around to call friends.
Shane |
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Kia Ora Tom, Caid Mille a faillte (a thousand welcomes) from New Zealand and all over the forum. Newbies are always welcome. You will find we are very eager to help anyone to improve there craft.
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Hey Tom, welcome to Knet. Great forum and some great guys here who share their knowledge.
__________________ Ken (wwjd) http://www.wacoknives.com "One Nation Under God" |
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Hey Tom, sounds like we are neighbors.
Check this out OKG Ray Kirk helped this organazation get started. We have meetings at different shops through the year. Look at his site and email Ray He'll get you on the mailing list for the newsletter. This is the other Club I belong to Salt Fork Craftsmen They have meetings once a month in three regions of the state. Blacksmiths and knifemakers hang out there. Great bunch of folks, you don't have to have any qualifications other than interest. __________________ NT Barkin Turtle Tribe ~~~Life is what it is~~~ |
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