I've always been mechanically curious. The sort of kid who took everything apart - and then got it back together! From the age of five or six, anytime a new tool or piece of furniture came into the house requiring assembly (lawnmowers, BBQ grills, bookshelves, etc.), I was the one who built it. My father was not, shall we say, so inclined. Not sure where I got the interest & ability from, but it's always been there.

I've always been interested in aviation and, from the time I first realized that people built airplanes at home, I wanted to do it, too. When I finally got underway on my first homebuilt airplane project, a whole new world opened up to me filled with creative engineers and craftsmen who shared my obsessions, some of whom became good friends and mentors. One in particular taught me a lot about engines and machining and I'll always be grateful for his friendship. RIP Ed Loveday.

I've since built part of another airplane, restored a vintage motorcycle, variously restored and built up a variety of firearms, and am presently working on a kit car project. Each of those adventures came with their own little sub-cultures full of interesting and knowledgeable people.

Not to mention vintage cameras, watches, fountain pens, etc. Anything and everything mechanical…

I've been very fortunate…

Ken