Thread: My first post from Canada

I don't drink beer either but I compensate with bourbon!

Simon

Ken said "you had to drink beer", didn't say anything else. May be we should ask for a separate section for us "NON BEER DRINKERS"
Kryn

Originally Posted by krisfarm

Ruthart,
Nice machining on your tool holder, I like the use of dowel pins,that should give you years of good service. You might find that you will want to knock all of the sharp edges off to make handling a bit easier on your hands.How is the daytime temperature at this time of year?
Bob

Bob, good point about the sharp edges. The temperature here is around 23C, very pleasant. If you thing we have it good, don't forget that 6 months ago when you were enjoying 35C we had -20C here.
- George

[QUOTE=neksmerj;1878564]Ruthart,

Welcome to the best forum in the world.

- Sure is the most fun.

Just out of curiosity, how did you come across this Australian forum, it's billed as a woodwork forum, or was that gardening, photography, cnc, whatever, whatever?

- I was googling and found a surface grinder rebuild thread. I am also into woodworking so I joined.

- George

Originally Posted by janvanruth

very nicely done that holder!
didnt you contemplate making the entire assembly out of one piece?
it seems "easy" on that type of toolpost.
less overhang and no joint to flex.
unfortunately i have got a Rapid style toolpost which makes it a lot harder to get it right.

I sure did, might do it in the future.

Originally Posted by neksmerj

George,

In order to stay in this forum, there are a few rules.

1. You must have an Aussie style sense of humour.
2. You must be a beer drinker.
3. Of course, lot's of pics.

Have I missed anything?

Ken

Thank you all for the welcome and the kind comments. Ken, I think I meet all three criteria, so I am here to say.

- George

Originally Posted by KBs PensNmore

. May be we should ask for a separate section for us "NON BEER DRINKERS"
Kryn

probably be a small, very small membership....lol

Originally Posted by Ruthart

we had -20C here.

thats too cold .....brrrrr

Originally Posted by eskimo

thats too cold .....brrrrr

No such thing as bad weather……… just inapropriate clothing!

Although, minus 20 would give me a run for my money!!!

Simon

Welcome to the forum George.

Hi from BC. The wet coast of Canada. Nice tool holder.
All the best
Pete

Originally Posted by eskimo

probably be a small, very small membership....lol

Hi Guys,

I'm not a beer drinker either...
I much prefer the fermented grape juice, particularly the Australian Shiraz variety's.

Welcome to the forum George. I do some woodworking too

Welcome aboard George

I'm not conversant with metal work but am interested in learning. Might see younaround the metal forum

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art