Good day and an introduction

[RSG]

Hi guys!

New here so I thought I would introduce myself. I frequent one other forum which lately seems to be only active in the live steam side (which isn't my thing) so I figured I'd branch out a little.

I predominately make fishing reels in my home shop but will make anything I find I need as well. My shop is very small so I have limited room and while there are many machines I'd love to have (like a surface grinder) my shop is just too small...for now. I have enough equipment though to machine, finish and anodise my own stuff along with a fiber laser for marking after. Along side building some reels I recently finished a remote actuated lock for my shop as I had two fellas attempt a break in one night last week....not cool!


Anyway, I've been sifting through some of the threads and so far like what I see. I hope to be of some help here and of course hope to receive some as well.


RSG

[Doozer]

Welcome.
If you are seeking a small surface grinder,
may I recommend a Boyar Shultz 6x12.
It is only a small bit larger than a Sanford
but a lot more capable machine.


--Doozer

[Jon Heron]

Welcome RSG, where are you from?
Canuck here.
There is a wealth of knowledge on this forum but it comes at the price of some very verbose know it all's and a lot of grumpy curmudgeons and over critical perfectionists so I would recommend a thick skin and careful validation of a lot of what is stated here.
It's a great place, lumps and all.
Cheers,
Jon

[Robg]

Welcome RSG! It’s nice to know where you’re from, from another Canuck (Alberta). You’ll find this forum quite interesting, informative & helpful. There are many people here with a wealth of information they are happy to share. Enjoy!

[RB140]

Welcome RSG from north east PA.like to see some pics of you reels sometime
Even though I gave up fishing many years ago but that's another story

[Doozer]

Welcome RSG, where are you from?
Canuck here.
There is a wealth of knowledge on this forum but it comes at the price of some very verbose know it all's and a lot of grumpy curmudgeons and over critical perfectionists so I would recommend a thick skin and careful validation of a lot of what is stated here.
It's a great place, lumps and all.
Cheers,
Jon

Which one am I
at what time of the day?

LOL

--Doozer

[nc5a]

Welcome RSG. There are some extremely sharp members on this forum ready and willing to help solve problems or share their experience. Thick skin and a sense of humor is important when you visit. Pictures of projects, tooling, fixturing and of course shop tours are always a big hit. I'm in Alaska where are you located?

[Bob Engelhardt]

Welcome.

Re thick skin required: don't be apprehensive about posting, replies are almost always polite & never extreme. When it gets outside of polite, it's usually a matter of escalation. I.e., back AND forth. HSM is moderated and "harassment, fighting, or rude posts" are subject to flagging.

[Jon Heron]

Which one am I
at what time of the day?

LOL

--Doozer

I aint pointing any fingers Doozer! People in glass houses and all that eh!?

Cheers,
Jon

[RSG]

Welcome.
If you are seeking a small surface grinder,
may I recommend a Boyar Shultz 6x12.
It is only a small bit larger than a Sanford
but a lot more capable machine.


--Doozer

Thanks Doozer, unfortunately even that one is too big for the shop. Great recommendation though!

[RSG]

Thanks for the welcome guys! I have thick (enough) skin so I should fair ok ?

As far as location I reside in Ontario Canada......eh!?

[Dan_the_Chemist]

This one will fit.

[Tom S]

Welcome to the forum. I think I might be familiar with some of your work, if so it's very impressive and I'm sure the folks here will get a kick out of it.

[Hal]

Rsg

I sure everyone would enjoy any pictures you have..
A local guy has a small surface grinder , no bigger than 2' x 2', I don't know the brand name.

Hal

[Tundra Twin Track]

Welcome RSG from out West in Alberta!