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    swanee here

    I've been building things since Dad introduced me to his workshop at age 4. Guess he figured out I was sneaking down there anyway. 50+ years later, 40+ as a machinist/toolmaker, I still have all my digits!

    I always try to do things myself, brewing, carpentry, photography, camping, etc. If it is something you enjoy, why not enjoy building the things to have fun with!

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    Hi swanee - welcome to HomemadeTools.net

    Sounds like you have some serious experience. Anything interesting next up on your projects list? See anything here that catches your eye?

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    Hi swanee,

    Welcome!

    I agree 100% with your philosophy of self-reliance. Why not build one's own stuff?

    What are you working on at the moment?

    Ken

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    Welcome to the forums, swanee! 4 decades of machining is a skill set that deserves much respect. Glad to have you here.

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    The project which led to finding you guys is to build a 2x72 belt grinder for knife making and all the other stuff it would be useful for.

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    Lots of grinder ideas around here, to be sure. Have you found one or two yet that appeal to you?

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