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I dont understand any of the cnc stuff you are doing (I'm just now trying to teach myself Fusion 360), but I am enjoying watching you have fun. Your attention to detail is great and your desire to learn is inspiring. Best of luck to you in your endeavours, -Derek

Re: Dr_Clyde's Shop Projects ICE CREAM CUTTER Love it! A little bandsaw ice-cream sounds awesome, especially on a hot summer day.

I've been away from this thread for awhile, and am saddened to hear the news. Andy, know that you are in my thoughts during these tough times. You have exemplified what it means to stand by someone "through sickness and health". My wife has a chronic, disabling disease and I only hope I can be...

I like this idea and am always looking for good ways to store materials. I tend to default to the "lean it on the wall" method most of the time. Have you considered using UniStrut for the uprights? It would provide the adjustment/flexibility that JB suggested might be useful. Of course, it...

Gregor, Your son's ghillie suit made me think he might like The Ranger's Apprentice book series by John Flanagan http://www.worldofjohnflanagan.com/rangers-apprentice/ My son (now 17) loved that series and it's companion series The Brother's Band Chronicles. We all read them, had great...

My family and I returned from a nine day camping trip circumnavigating Lake Erie and low-and-behold, what was awaiting my return? QST #62!! My wife doesn't quite understand how it appeared or why I was so excited, but whatever...It gave me a chance to talk to her and my teenage kids about this...

I'm a little slow in catching up on this thread, but just wanted to pop in and say how happy I am for your son and your family. What a gift! So glad things are progressing well. -Derek

Sorry for your loss Andy. We learn a lot about living from you in this thread, and also about how to handle a tragic event like this. You mention celebrating Monty's life. Which is the point, rather than dwelling on the end. Thank you for another lesson. -Derek

I intended to use a conventional HWH for my system, but the price of the glycol for the extra volume of water stopped me (I had a free to me 80 gal HWH). Instead I went with an electric on demand. No stored water meant less glycol. My system is just like Bloomington Mike's (Menard's copy) and...

Following along here and my jaw dropped with your latest news. Your son is one tough cookie both physically and mentally. What an attitude to have. All we hear is the negative about youth these days, but your son and others I know do not fit that profile. Keep your chin up, we're pulling for...

So glad Hershey is back! I was reading along in a small state of panic hoping the end was positive, and it was! I had outside, free range dogs my whole childhood, so I fully understood what you were going through. They can get into things they are not expecting, but the freedom they have makes...

Glad to hear from you and happy all is well. I know those jobs will eat up a guys time, a good PM has to put in the hours. I'm sure your crews appreciate your efforts. I get to watch cranes at work in my job and always find the machines and the process very interesting. On top of that, my Dad...

Since we're talking about Pontiac IL, I'll throw out some info on the Central States Thershermen's Reunion that is held there every year on Labor Day weekend (Aug. 30-Sept 3rd this year). Here's a link: http://www.threshermensreunion.org/ I'm a member of the Illinois Valley Blacksmith...

Thomas and Chris, Congrats on the PACA Heritage Award. I have been heavily involved with the Natural History Building renovation as part of my job at the UofI (also an award winner). So, I understand how serious the PACA folks are about preservation and their awards. It is great to see yet more...

This thread crossed my mind today so I thought I'd check to see what is going on. I hope Chris and Jen are out on the bikes riding trails and having fun! -Derek