swanee here

[swanee]

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!

[Jon]

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?

[kbalch]

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

[DIYer]

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

[swanee]

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.

[kbalch]

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

Ken