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If I would have known I was going to live this long...I sure would have taken better care of myself. :) :)

I went a little crazy with my H/F bandsaw. It is permanently vertical, has a permanent seat, an oiler system for smoother cutting, a solid aluminum table and a foot switch. The H/F band saw is great (if you spend the time to adjust it properly).

I have a suggestion. Get your grinder before you take Gill Hibben's class. I took his class in 2012 and got my grinder 4/5 months later. I would have done much better if I had some 'learning' time directly before and right after taking his class. Then you will not 'forget' as much as I did and...

I am selling some equipment that I no longer use, like a forge, anvil, and grinder. Anyone have any suggestion on packing and shipping? I have no experience in this area and I would like any ideas. As always, TIA for any help and advice. Thanks...

I do not have this problem. However, I do have a troll living in my shop that steals things. From right before my eyes !!! Sometimes the troll does not return things for a couple of days.

My favorite.."This too shall pass".

Do a search for 'snap on sanding disks". The sanding disks are available in various grits and sizes. Most jewelry supply houses, like Rio Grande, stock them.

I took Gil Hibben's class when, like you, I retired. I would strongly recommend that you take the Texarkana College course. I wish I would have...

Where I'm at after a couple of years... I am a gold smith---I make small things. That's what I enjoy and that's what I am totally set up todo. But, I have mostly worked in non-ferrous metals. Not much in steel, but my enthusiasm was high. I closed my retail store in 2012 at 70,retired (not...

I have found that home stabilizing (Using Cactus juice) works very well for small quantities of wood. I already had a vacuum set up and I found that doing a big piece of wood (4" x 4" x 6") took longer and did not do as good a job as on a small piece of wood suitable for scales. It is very...

Great job. That's really impressive.

Brad, that is beyond cool. What time is dinner? :1:

How are you going to control all the dust and dirt?

Madupree- one thing you should consider in dealing with a large corporation is 'payment' time. I know this doesn't deal with your original topic, but it can make a huge difference in your success. The last job I did for a 'big' company (over $12,000.00 in material costs alone), I didn't get paid...

The TX Series seems to have the best torque/speed ratio of any of the Foredoms I have used, and I've been using Foredoms as my 'right hand' for 30 + years. Everything from the 'S' series on up. I also have opted for a 'quick change' handpiece, but it will only accommodate 3/32" bits. A word of...

http://www.jewelrymakingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2012/11/14/Jewelry-Tool-Freebie-Sandpaper-Paint-Stirrer-Stick-Make-Your-Own-Metal-Sanding-Sticks.aspx Is al ink on how to make a sanding stick from a paint stirer. I have been using this method for years. Cheap and easily renewable.

Heya Laurence. The new year brings thoughts of what I 'didn't' do in 2014. One of those things was thanking you for the EXCELLENT job you did on sharpening my scissors and knife. Your work is to be applauded. Teddy

2013 went fast...2014 went faster. Whew, what a year. When I first got into knife making, I wanted to do everything. And then I hit reality... This year I am going to finish up all the old projects (this is a yearly resolution that somehow never gets done) , and not start anything else that...

Whew !!!! Where did this year go? A special wish that each of you has a safe ,healthy and prosperous 2015. And remember, it amature night...so be careful out there.

I got a 'new to me 'car. It is a 2005 mini S convertible with only 3,500 miles. The bad part is I don't get to pick it up until April when the owner gets back to Ohio :(. But OH, the excitement!!!!