I Never Actually Did This

[CHI_Tool&Die]

It dawned on me that I never properly introduced myself on GJ so here it goes. I live just outside Chicago in the western suburbs. I was born and raised in the Windy City then moved out to the ‘burbs after college. I am a machinist that started in the trade a little later in life at 27. Before that I worked as a butcher and cook as I thought that was going to be a great career. It sucked in so many ways. Machining isn’t always so rosy but it’s a million times better than food.

I started as an apprentice toolmaker, moved over to draftsman, then back to apprentice toolmaker, then to surface grinder, WEDM machinist, programmer, and now I’m running the hard milling department as a VMC machinist all while under 40.

I got into GJ when I started purchasing German-made tools and have run the gauntlet on tool purchases from every country. This place has certainly been a godsend for tools and fixing problems.

 

[nadogail]

\Welcome to the Forum from the shore of San Diego Bay.

 

[msharley]

Welcome? to GJ?

Since you've been here......?

How many "**** his old lady" posts? Have you made?

 

[turbowoodworker]

Welcome. I’d offer to show you around but after 600+ posts, I think you’ve figured it out.

 

[Shiftless]

Welcome
I assume you have one or more Heuer vises.

 

[engineer2]

Welcome! Some of us are from the Chicago area. We always appreciate the knowledge of a machinist, butcher, cook, toolmaker, draftsman, surface grinder, wire EDM machinist, programmer, and VMC machinist!

 

[GrayFlattop]

Do you need a job? Our toolroom could use some talent if you are experienced in progressive draw dies.

Air conditioned tool shop - all the O.T you want!