Al Launier
07-01-2016, 10:12 AM
I've not seen this type of thread before, and it may be a tough call for some, but I feel it might be appropriate for members of SMC to publically thank the one person they respect on this forum that has helped them the most.
I'll start it of by nominating Glenn Bradley as the one who I must thank & who I respect the most. Glen, in his own right is a master woodworker and this is obvious from the quality projects he has posted, but as importantly he has provided excellent advice to many with woodworking questions, both novices and experienced woodworkers alike. He has personally provide me with many solutions to questions I posted as I more seriously started woodworking just three years ago. In particular his technical responses has helped me through numerous projects with perhaps the one I recall the best being a video he published & posted for my benefit showing the correct procedure for jointing wood. My initial experiences with a new Ridgid jointer resulted in a "clapboard" effect on anything I jointed. Ultimately the jointer needed shimming, but knowing & following the correct technique demonstrated on his video convinced me I was doing it right & led me to correcting the alignment of the jointer. Since then the jointer became a valuble tool & I now use it with confidence. He also introduced me to the concept of a planer sled which I find to be a useful tool. As a result, woodworking has become an enjoyable pastime during my retirement.
Of course there are a good number of Creekers that have helped me and others, and in my book they rate right up there, but Glenn rises to the top for me.
Thanks Glenn, I appreciate all your help.
I'll start it of by nominating Glenn Bradley as the one who I must thank & who I respect the most. Glen, in his own right is a master woodworker and this is obvious from the quality projects he has posted, but as importantly he has provided excellent advice to many with woodworking questions, both novices and experienced woodworkers alike. He has personally provide me with many solutions to questions I posted as I more seriously started woodworking just three years ago. In particular his technical responses has helped me through numerous projects with perhaps the one I recall the best being a video he published & posted for my benefit showing the correct procedure for jointing wood. My initial experiences with a new Ridgid jointer resulted in a "clapboard" effect on anything I jointed. Ultimately the jointer needed shimming, but knowing & following the correct technique demonstrated on his video convinced me I was doing it right & led me to correcting the alignment of the jointer. Since then the jointer became a valuble tool & I now use it with confidence. He also introduced me to the concept of a planer sled which I find to be a useful tool. As a result, woodworking has become an enjoyable pastime during my retirement.
Of course there are a good number of Creekers that have helped me and others, and in my book they rate right up there, but Glenn rises to the top for me.
Thanks Glenn, I appreciate all your help.