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Hello,
I am a retired mobile crane mechanic who has a desire to work with wood to create and enjoy all the "days off" I have now. I have put together somewhat of a wood shop down in my basement and have already enjoyed several hours of "board therapy". I am hoping to not just continue what I have been doing but to learn enough to create lasting memories for my grandkids, maybe even get good enough that something I've made might even be passed down to their grands.

I'm a lurker at first, but will participate when I can, jawbonejr

Hi jawbonejr - welcome to HomemadeTools.net :welcome:

Lots of newly retired guys here, so you should fit in nicely. :)

Sounds like some wooden toys may be next on your project list! mklotz built a cool "Halitosis Howitzer" that ignites breath spray to fire film canisters, here: https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...2297#post45039 . That might be a good grandkid project.

Then, after a little practice, you can graduate to the Mini Caterpillar Dozer, built by dozerbuilder01 here: https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...3729#post16985