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Forum: Introductions 06-09-2025, 01:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 517
Posted By Marc Bourget
Maybe consider a synergistic "mentorship" with...

Maybe consider a synergistic "mentorship" with Kerry Pinkerton?
Forum: Introductions 01-17-2025, 08:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,773
Posted By Marc Bourget
This is a great resource to "teach" yourself. ...

This is a great resource to "teach" yourself.


If you want to be "taught" best route is to attend one of the "Metal Meets" that you'll come across.


It'd be nice to "lure" Marcus, Peter T,...
Forum: Introductions 01-02-2025, 08:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,593
Posted By Marc Bourget
Nathan, Nothing but support for your...

Nathan,


Nothing but support for your interest, but one characteristic of a True Craftsman is the ability analyze, adjust and reach success.


Consider fighting the battle with what you...
Forum: Introductions 09-11-2024, 07:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 24,634
Posted By Marc Bourget
Robert, Lots of information in the...

Robert,


Lots of information in the numerous threads.


Your rate of learning and approach to "mining" the information on this site will benefit from exploring the "search" function and a few...
Forum: Introductions 09-08-2024, 08:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 22,647
Posted By Marc Bourget
Tom, thank you for your service! Taken...

Tom, thank you for your service!


Taken from an editor's intro to the Frank Herbert Novel, "Dune",



I envy you for your opportunity to take this (new) journey for the first time.
Forum: Introductions 06-27-2024, 10:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,049
Posted By Marc Bourget
Welcome, Yes, this is the place. You...

Welcome,


Yes, this is the place. You missed an opportunity recently as Kent White's shop was reasonably close. Currently, I'd take a look at Bill Tromblay's series on thumbnail dies.
Forum: Introductions 06-26-2024, 12:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,358
Posted By Marc Bourget
Welcome. Moe!

Welcome. Moe!
Forum: Introductions 03-24-2024, 09:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,761
Posted By Marc Bourget
I believe my Pexto manual gives adjustment info,...

I believe my Pexto manual gives adjustment info, but I was unable to find a "How to adjust my Pexto shear" on YouTube.


Hint, hint, Bob!


:D
Forum: Introductions 03-05-2024, 10:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,475
Posted By Marc Bourget
Welcome! You're in the right place!

Welcome!


You're in the right place!
Forum: Introductions 12-08-2023, 08:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,847
Posted By Marc Bourget
Welcome, Keep in mind, you also turned a...

Welcome,


Keep in mind, you also turned a lot of perfectly good paper into scrap learning to write. That and the current quest should not be considered a waste of either time or materials if...
Forum: Introductions 11-21-2023, 09:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,774
Posted By Marc Bourget
Consider visiting Kent "The Tinman" White, who...

Consider visiting Kent "The Tinman" White, who has a place North of Nevada City.


Can't think of a more comprehensive resource in a single spot.


Might also consider his "version" of a...
Forum: Introductions 08-24-2023, 09:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,573
Posted By Marc Bourget
This is the place! Welcome!

This is the place!


Welcome!
Forum: Introductions 05-14-2023, 05:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,985
Posted By Marc Bourget
Learn here you can. Curious about your...

Learn here you can.


Curious about your user name - the poet, the general, the authors of the Federalist Papers, or?
Forum: Introductions 04-18-2023, 10:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,013
Posted By Marc Bourget
Welcome Eric, but channeling my best Yoda, ...

Welcome Eric, but channeling my best Yoda, "Don't observe, do!"


[The decision to start doing will be made easier by the great knowledge you can gain from this forum]
Forum: Introductions 06-03-2022, 11:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,814
Posted By Marc Bourget
Welcome, I hope your "reach out" and...

Welcome,


I hope your "reach out" and joining the group will help you gain metal shaping knowledge and balance in the rest of your life!


Onward and upward!


mjb
Forum: Introductions 04-21-2022, 10:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,189
Posted By Marc Bourget
Great to have object goals, but probably more...

Great to have object goals, but probably more practical to focus on developing the basic skills that lead to achieving object goals you admire.


Think of learning how to swim. You have the...
Forum: Introductions 04-20-2022, 09:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,189
Posted By Marc Bourget
Hey, TG !! Don't sell yourself short. ...

Hey, TG !!


Don't sell yourself short.


Went to one of the Santa Cruz Metal Meets, Kent White, Ron Covelle, Lazze, Gene Winfield, Jere Kirkpatrick and others gave presentations in subject...
Forum: Introductions 03-03-2022, 05:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,323
Posted By Marc Bourget
Glad to have you. There was a recent post...

Glad to have you.


There was a recent post on a 5-6" light ring that seemed perfect for spinning, but the poster seemed to think spinning was beyond his reach.


I suspect it will resurface.
...
Forum: Introductions 01-16-2022, 11:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,630
Posted By Marc Bourget
What sheetmetal parts? Where in NorCal?

What sheetmetal parts?


Where in NorCal?
Forum: Introductions 06-10-2021, 12:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,471
Posted By Marc Bourget
Welcome Brian, Lots of all those here,...

Welcome Brian,


Lots of all those here, but keep your horizons open and research other disciplines. Guys who post here have lots of background knowledge and that info is usually "assumed."
...
Forum: Introductions 04-22-2021, 09:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,850
Posted By Marc Bourget
Welcome, This site contains a wealth of...

Welcome,


This site contains a wealth of knowledge and, if you're perceptive, a wealth of wisdom that will aid you in this interest, and, as a Engineer as well.


Use it well !!


mjb
Forum: Introductions 02-25-2021, 02:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,788
Posted By Marc Bourget
Chad, I, likewise, extend a welcome here!...

Chad,


I, likewise, extend a welcome here!


But, acceptance and membership comes with a modicum of duty.


You have to expend some effort to help where you can!
Forum: Introductions 02-26-2020, 01:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,178
Posted By Marc Bourget
Surf the website It'll be like...

Surf the website



It'll be like drinking from a fire hose!


:lol:
Forum: Introductions 06-17-2018, 12:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,931
Posted By Marc Bourget
This site can give you knowledge, information and...

This site can give you knowledge, information and perspective,


But the motivation has to be internal!


Glad you've joined!
Forum: Introductions 06-15-2018, 03:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,535
Posted By Marc Bourget
What are you asking for the 12a?

What are you asking for the 12a?
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