Hello

[Stripped_Army_Bolt]

I'm a generalist....I like to build, operate, fix, and destroy.

I work as an Anchor Maintenance Technician for an injection/blow molding company.  As an anchor, I am expected to be a Mechanic, Electrician, Machinist, Fabricator, Welder, Plumber, Carpenter, etc.....  Just to balance things out, I am also a prior enlisted line combat officer in a Combat Engineer National Guard Unit....we don't build anything...unless you call blowing up anything we are allowed to affix demolitions to "constructive".

You could say I am educated.  I have a bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology.  I am also certified in Method Analysis by Sirge A. Birne, Inc...which basically means I can observe something and have the "authority" to say it is screwed up and suggest how to fix it (human or mechanical).  I am also militarily educated....serving a couple of years enlisted learning how to destroy anything before somebody slipped me a Mickey and made me think it would be a good idea to become an Officer.  I've also gone to Stationary Engineer school (steam boiler operator).

I also have a weird tendency to jump out of aircraft, off any suitably stable standing surface (cliffs, buildings, towers, silos, etc.).  I like to operate highly dangerous tools (chainsaws, cutting torches, etc.) while hanging on ropes or standing in a pair of climbing spurs.

Finally, I learned long ago to appreciate the smile of my Mom, Wife, Son, Daughter, friend, or stranger after I am able to fix something that they have been dealing with and had no understanding of.

SO....that's me....scars, bruises, and memories require an additional deposit of a nickel and a promise, in triplicate, to never repeat what you witness after hearing the words "Hey ya'll, watch this!"

[Stripped_Army_Bolt]

Oh, I am from Mississippi.

I have an autistic son I want to acquire some good ole' tools with and pass along.

Thinking about building a shop for us and fill it with some machines and tools he and I can explore deeper realms of "real men don't read instructions".

Hope this place helps in that endeavor...

[johnsironsanctuary]

Wow! Certified to destroy things. HMMmmmmm, I think you'll fit in. Most of us are pretty good a destroying things, we just do it without a license. It's a diverse group of tool collectors with a depth of knowledge and skills that never stop amazing me. Post a few photos or tell us a story or both.

WELCOME from Wisconsin.
Johnsironsanctuary

[Papaw]

Welcome from Texas!

You'll fit right in here.

[rusty]

"real men don't read instructions".

What are instructions?

Welcome from the (no so) cold north :)


(Can anyone explain why it's 60F here in February?????)

[Dakota Woodworker]

Welcome from North Dakota! ......only read the "destructions" as a last resort.

[Neals]

Hi and welcome from Alberta.

[gibsontool]

Howdy, and welcome from northern British Columbia Canada.

[Branson]

Oh, I am from Mississippi.
I have an autistic son I want to acquire some good ole' tools with and pass along.
Thinking about building a shop for us and fill it with some machines and tools he and I can explore deeper realms of "real men don't read instructions".
Hope this place helps in that endeavor...

Yep, I think this is a good place for that.  You've got a really good idea, too, for working together with your son.
Instructions?  Are there instructions after you've waded through all the safety warnings?

[rudeawakening55]

Welcome to this site........from Oklahoma

[Nolatoolguy]

Wow sounds like you live a intresting life.

Welcome to the forum from Illinois.