To All, Lots of posters here, most in fact, do metalwork as a hobby. They will have different ideas on how to make things. Sometimes they want to do something impossible and sometimes they just want to do something the hard way. Oftentimes they discover what's impossible by trying. These folks will ask for advice but may or may not follow the advice given. So it's easy for someone like me, who makes a living metalworking, to scoff at these hobby types and the odd way they might have of producing a desired object. I mean, I know how to make lots of stuff quickly and to a high degree of precision. But I don't scoff at or make fun of the hobby folks. I instead have tons of respect for these people. And there examples of work done by some old coot who can barely see, smokes like a chimney so that even with good eyesight the workshop is too hazy to see anyway, drinks too much and has palsey, that makes me a little envious. These people persevere and turn out remarkable work. Both precise and beautiful. Obvious good imagination in both setups and design. These people have diverse backgrounds that run the gamut of education, career, income, and class. I read their posts, look at their pictures, and I learn from and admire them. So this post is my way of saying thanks and keep up the good work. Cheers, Eric R Snow
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16 years ago