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Welcome Forum => Welcome Board and Introductions => Topic started by: rr on November 08, 2018, 11:47:24 AM

Title: intersting site
Post by: rr on November 08, 2018, 11:47:24 AM

 Well found this place while researching a new absolute  tool find . I am Ray from SE Texas . I have been the service tech advisor and head tech for one of the largest mechanical contractors in the world . We have installed systems in most  monumental buildings in the Houston Texas area . ( both new stadiums ,med centers and industrial app's.,on the ship channel .) . I just retired a few weeks ago and have more time to devote to my machining and tool collecting hobby . I am a third generation ,plumber ,electrician and mechanical /refrigeration guy and have accumulated an enormous collection of tools and equipment ,some of which I am completely stumped trying to determine there proper  use  .Lol ,thanks for the add

Title: Re: intersting site
Post by: Papaw on November 08, 2018, 01:01:02 PM

Welcome from Alvin, Texas !

Title: Re: intersting site
Post by: papadan on November 08, 2018, 03:30:22 PM

Well....I don't guess one more dammed Texan could hurt too much! WELCOME to Tool Talk.  Hope I don't misspell your name, rr! ;-)

Title: Re: intersting site
Post by: lptools on November 08, 2018, 04:34:25 PM

Hello, rr. Welcome to Tool Talk from Central New York State!!!!! Regards, Lou

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Post by: coolford on November 08, 2018, 04:34:37 PM

Welcome from the Missouri Ozarks, and Yes it is an interesting site.  Even an old fart like me learns something every day or two. :grin:

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Post by: Northwoods on November 08, 2018, 04:57:44 PM

Welcome from the (now) snowy north woods of NE Kansas.  Lots of good knowledge here, and a few good people, as well.  ;-) 

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Post by: p_toad on November 08, 2018, 05:17:19 PM

Welcome from chilly, but currently snow-free Ohio.   You should like it here.   Post a few  (lots) of pictures of your "whatsits" and some of the experts here (not me) may have an idea what you've got.   :smiley: 

Title: Re: intersting site
Post by: mikeswrenches on November 08, 2018, 05:52:34 PM

Hi, And a warm welcome from sunny and warm Florida.

Mike

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Post by: Yadda on November 08, 2018, 06:55:33 PM

Hi from Missouri City! Post some of your stumpers.  The knowledge here is deep.

Title: Re: intersting site
Post by: gibsontool on November 09, 2018, 10:51:41 AM

Welcome from Prince George British Columbia Canada. Lots of good folks here with lots of knowledge
 Current temp is 29 degrees with about 1" of snow last night.

Title: Re: intersting site
Post by: rr on November 09, 2018, 10:25:46 PM

Thanks Fellows , ill  to post a few pic's of some odd ball  stuff when I get the chance .Trying to maintain a full retirement schedule , (rebuilding a mill ,lathe and trying to finish a boat ) in the middle of a cold front 56 oF ,you folks up north are tough ,Lol