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Happy birthday (just imagine all of us singing it to you!!!) Thanks for all the wisdom and experiences you bring to the forum. Jim
 
Happy B day Rich. How old is old? Well he must be pretty danged old to have used that for a handle, but if I had to guess I would say late 50's. Did I insult you Rich?

Gene
 
Gene you sort of got it wrong I'm still in my early 50s as in as of today I'm 53. But the reason for the handle old isn't my age but where I learned what I know from people that where older then me and most have long since died
Hobby farm
 
A lot younger then most would think I am. But I use the handle old not because of my age but where I learned the info I do know and that is from people that where older then I am and most have long since died. I'm 53 by the way. Thanks
Hobby farm
 
Happy Birthday, Rich!
I know what you mean about leatning from the "old" folks. Unfortunately, most folks are convinced the old timers don't know anything!
I'll be 47 on the 22nd, so I ain't far behind you!
 
Ya its sort of like how when we where teenagers we believed our parents didn't know any thing but then when we got older we found out they did. Some holds to about kid now days. When I was a lot younger I learned to keep my ears open and my mouth shut and in doing so I learned way more then I would have if I had done it the other way around. Sure would be nice if there was a way to down load info from older people because of how much info has been lost over the years. Like blacksmithing just for one area. Or one area that I would love to learn how to do is curving wood so as to make the quanset hut type buildings like they did 100 years ago with no steel other then the nails
Hobby farm
 
Old- best wishes on your birthday! Mine is tomorrow- I'll be 65. You've always been a good source of info on this board- especially about carbs. Couple years ago, when times were tough for you, I thought why don't you write a repair book on carbs? Better yet, why not teach some local tech school classes on the same subject? You have years of experience, and classes involve only a couple hours of teaching (standing, etc.). I know you have difficulty getting around- I can relate to that- getting a new hip next week after getting hit by a truck 5 years ago. Best of luck for you in the future years!
 
Happy Birthday, Rich. They say age is just a question of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it don't matter.

I wouldn't mind if you and I lived a little closer together- from your posts, I believe that I'd be happy to be your neighbor. In this world of blowhards and braggarts, you're a breath of fresh air.
 
Hey there Old:
Sorry about being late to reply. I guess that I was thinking like others here. I"ll turn 76 on the 29th this month. You mentioned curving wood,
it isn"t that difficult. I"ve known of making a
bowed "truss". All you have to do is soak the wood, maybe a week or two. The wood should be as long as you can get, (I would use 1X4s). Then you need to "layout" the truss shape, (high or
low dome) on a flat area, using stakes to hold
the pieces in place till they dry, then curve the "wet" 1X4s around the stakes, I would use a spacer (*2X4X10" 3-4 ft. apart) between two
"ribs" (1X4s), to give greater strength. Nail
parts together (with water proof glue), let dry.
I don"t know how to post a drawing, or I would!
Bob
God Bless
 
Wish I could teach school part time but I don't have the college back ground to let me. You know now days you have to know way to much on things that have nothing to do with what you teach just to teach.
Hobby farm
 
A number of years ago I went to an auction and one of the building on that farm was made from what looked like 1X4 oak boards bent and nail into a half circle and sure would love more info on how to do it. My e-mail is always open on here so if you could send me more info I sure would love to have it. If I never use it at least I could then pass it on to others like I do so many things I get
Hobby farm
 
Around here we have 'community ed' programs so people of any skill or hobby can share their knowledge with others in evening classes. Couple hours a nite, maybe once a week for 4-6 weeks- depending on what they want to share. Do earn a few bucks for it, students pay the fees. Some do it for free.
 
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