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I'm sure there would be some connection there somewhere, pity my dad wasn't still alive, he had a good memory for all that info.
My grandfather retired in 1931, I'm not quite sure of his age at that...

Hey mate no probs, the reason I asked was I was only reading a little about the "Rockwell Scale" just the other day & was wondering if this would be the same technique used, when you mentioned...

All steels are tested to determine if the correct properties are present at certain depths from the surface. This is a requirement for the designation of all steels to comply with the relevant...

You have quite an interesting history, I will look that book up.
My grandfather was captain of the ship "Hesperus" for 20 years out of Oban,
you can also google "Hesperus Oban Captain Budge" if...

See, it's all a woman's fault! :D[/QUOTE]


HaHa I'm going to duck & weave this one for fear of reprisals.

G'day Bob & Ron,

1st of all thanks for the welcome & the reply Bob.
Thanks also for the info Ron.
I have a million & one questions to ask, but alot more reading will hopefully satisfy the...

I am a lover of both wood & metal as each has merit in their individual applications, both compliment each other according to the creator's perspective, art is in the eye of the beholder & science...