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bdbecker

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Hello all! New guy from Iowa here…

I decided it was time to join the forum after I realized that most of the google searches I was doing related to hobbies kept leading me back here. Mister Moose’s Tool Chest Review saved me from making a costly mistake when buying a new tool box and Jack Olsen’s 12 Gauge Garage has inspired me to finally get busy putting my workspace in order. I figured since I’ve found the forum so useful, I may as well become a member and contribute when I can so I can hopefully help others in the same way all of you have helped me.

A little bit about me, and perhaps a few preemptive disclaimers to help explain the content of any future posts… I grew up on an acreage in rural Iowa, which should help explain why some of my solutions to problems may seem a little redneck. I work as an engineer in a large weld shop, so I might get a little nerdy at times when I go into detail about how something works. I’m interested in all sorts of things – motorcycles, jeeps, woodworking, gardening – which means my garage space is definitely a multi-use space. And finally, my wife and I were blessed with our first child a few months ago, which means money and time are tighter than they’ve ever been, so my progress on projects will undoubtedly be slow.

I look forward to continuing to learn and draw inspiration from all of you, and I hope I can pay it back a little with some posts of my own.

Thanks,
-Brad
 
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bdbecker

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Sorry, I didn't realize so many fellow Iowans had posted here
It's a small world for sure.

JustinS- Me too, 121st St.

Crkleve- I grew up on an acreage between Parkersburg and Allison

Ssathre- your build thread is one of the first I read through on GJ, are you by chance in the Cherokee area?
 
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bdbecker

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Never mind, I looked back at your thread and saw the flood pics and that you used to be in Sioux City. I used to live in Vermilion and worked in North Sioux City for a year before I moved to Urbandale.
 
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