[Tissue Guy]

Hello, To answer your question, I was tagged with Tissue Guy about 25 years ago when I was involved with organ and tissue donation/transplantation.


I have never been a metal shaper other than as a rank amateur. As I am 76 and retired, I probably will never rise much above this level. That being said, I am fascinated by metal, how it is shaped and formed into objects seemingly impossible.


My introduction to this forum was through reading Jack 1957's amazing transformation of a 1949 Cadillac. Wow is inadequate!


Over the years I have worked as an automobile mechanic, parts man, telephone installer/repairman and central office switch repairman, sales of industrial/commercial wood and metal doors/door frames, electrician, pastor, hospital chaplain, organ and tissue donor developer/educator, planned giving developer and a variety of functions with the American Red Cross.


I have been married 54 years next month and have 3 grown children.



When I retired I began restoring old woodworking machines as a hobby, the oldest from about 1900, the newest 1982.


Many years ago I learned very basic techniques for straightening auto body parts. Life has taken me in other directions but I still would like to learn more about the methods which ca be dome with simple hand tools.


I have no illusions about becoming an expert, but a thirst to develop the skills to be creative with metal.


Thank you


Paul
Tissue Guy