Outlawmws
Well-known member
Posting this here in Vintage tools since I’m sure some here may think I’m a vintage tool… 
OK, this is my twenty thousandth post (not counting the ones deleted in any “threads gone bad”). It doesn’t seem any different than the others, except it’s not about tools, or “doing stuff”.
I’m also coming up on 5 years here at GJ in a few days. I’ve enjoyed it, and expect to stay with it. I’m only the 4th person to pile up this many posts, but others are getting there also (some faster than others…).
So why spend time at Garage Journal? I obviously like GJ and posting here. It’s a good crowd, and a fun place. I’ve made some “internet buddies”, done some trading here and there, learned a lot, and hopefully helped others. I know we are an odd bunch to many people, and you know what? It doesn’t matter what others think of our interests here. What matters is being able to share with others of like interests.
Where else can you ask about how to resurrect a tool many might just toss? And not just resurrect, sometimes they become better than new! Why shouldn’t we give these tools, the tools that our forefathers used to help make this nation great, new life that can last until the next generation? Sure there are some other like-minded groups, but most have a much narrower focus. I like the openness and broad choices GJ brings to the game, and I think it is unique in that way.
And then there is learning some of the history of the companies and men behind the tools. Fascinating stuff.
There are so many notable threads, and for different purposes, like the vise threads, the vintage and Craftsman grinder threads, threads on specific tool brands, like Plvmb, SO, Craftsman, Bonney, Williams, the list is nearly endless… or tool types, like hammers, DBE’s or DOE’s… Threads on finding the tools, from the various threads on where to buy new tools, and maybe get a discount, or to show them off and let people know about the new and used tools we find.
Threads on what we do with the tools, or how to use the tools to fix particular things, threads like the “What did you do in your garage?” thread, or threads on fabrication, or how to organize or even build your dream garage, shed, shop, or barn… It’s all good.
I spend little time in Free Parking, but many do for the fun of it. Why? Because like elsewhere in Garage Journal, it’s a fun crowd, and when you get right down to it, that’s what Garage Journal is all about: The people; people sharing, people learning, people joking around with each other, people tempting others, and people exploring new horizons.
So here is to all the people that make up Garage Journal! You all help make it what it is!
And last but not least, a shout out to all those people behind the scenes that keep it all going: Owners, moderators, super moderators, etc. Muchas Gracias to the mostly un-sung heroes!
I know it’s not all fun and games to those people, doing and having done such in other forums.
For posterity:
OK, this is my twenty thousandth post (not counting the ones deleted in any “threads gone bad”). It doesn’t seem any different than the others, except it’s not about tools, or “doing stuff”.
I’m also coming up on 5 years here at GJ in a few days. I’ve enjoyed it, and expect to stay with it. I’m only the 4th person to pile up this many posts, but others are getting there also (some faster than others…).
So why spend time at Garage Journal? I obviously like GJ and posting here. It’s a good crowd, and a fun place. I’ve made some “internet buddies”, done some trading here and there, learned a lot, and hopefully helped others. I know we are an odd bunch to many people, and you know what? It doesn’t matter what others think of our interests here. What matters is being able to share with others of like interests.
Where else can you ask about how to resurrect a tool many might just toss? And not just resurrect, sometimes they become better than new! Why shouldn’t we give these tools, the tools that our forefathers used to help make this nation great, new life that can last until the next generation? Sure there are some other like-minded groups, but most have a much narrower focus. I like the openness and broad choices GJ brings to the game, and I think it is unique in that way.
And then there is learning some of the history of the companies and men behind the tools. Fascinating stuff.
There are so many notable threads, and for different purposes, like the vise threads, the vintage and Craftsman grinder threads, threads on specific tool brands, like Plvmb, SO, Craftsman, Bonney, Williams, the list is nearly endless… or tool types, like hammers, DBE’s or DOE’s… Threads on finding the tools, from the various threads on where to buy new tools, and maybe get a discount, or to show them off and let people know about the new and used tools we find.
Threads on what we do with the tools, or how to use the tools to fix particular things, threads like the “What did you do in your garage?” thread, or threads on fabrication, or how to organize or even build your dream garage, shed, shop, or barn… It’s all good.
I spend little time in Free Parking, but many do for the fun of it. Why? Because like elsewhere in Garage Journal, it’s a fun crowd, and when you get right down to it, that’s what Garage Journal is all about: The people; people sharing, people learning, people joking around with each other, people tempting others, and people exploring new horizons.
So here is to all the people that make up Garage Journal! You all help make it what it is!
And last but not least, a shout out to all those people behind the scenes that keep it all going: Owners, moderators, super moderators, etc. Muchas Gracias to the mostly un-sung heroes!
I know it’s not all fun and games to those people, doing and having done such in other forums. For posterity:
Who said I was grown up? 
I can't have a lot more to say, can I? 
