Cubic Mini Grizzly, made in CanadaProduct brand or source? Thanks!
One other hobby / interest of mine - is fantasizing about retiring. I have completed 60 revolutions around the sun, 38 of those in corporate America.
Dreaming of affording to be able to have a minimum wage job in a restaurant and tell corporate America to shove. Have had enough.
I retired at 60. Even then, the hardest part of those later years was keeping my head down and my mouth shut. I knew there would be no way of
That is one reason I went solo. Now I am teaming up with other younger partners. We are now renting my bikes.companies would much rather invest in somebody half that age
I retired at 60. Even then, the hardest part of those later years was keeping my head down and my mouth shut. I knew there would be no way of
re-establishing myself in a company to make anywhere near what I was currently making any time soon. At 55+, companies would much rather invest in somebody half that age.....
I agree it depends on your skill set. My brother was in sales in technology, retired at 55, wanted to work again at 60 and couldn't find anything; got stale. I retired at 59 and continue to get contacts from recruiters 7 years later, but have no desire or need to work. Area of expertise where "the knowledge used" isn't effected by technolgy.So, while many, perhaps most, companies would much rather invest in somebody half that age, that isn't always the case.
Geez, that hits the nail on the head for me. I was in data management, development, and IT. Staying on top of that mountain of evolving tech was becoming a real challenge. Caused an immense pressure. One slip up could cost the company a LOT of down time. Sure there's back up for the backups, including off site storage, but once restored, you STILL need to figure out why it went down so it doesn't do an instant replay as soon as you go live again..... risking data that's been piling up the whole time you were down.I agree it depends on your skill set. My brother was in sales in technology, retired at 55, wanted to work again at 60 and couldn't find anything; got stale. I retired at 59 and continue to get contacts from recruiters 7 years later, but have no desire or need to work. Area of expertise where "the knowledge used" isn't effected by technolgy.
How about a pic of your lathe? I have a Powermatic model 90.I’ve taken up wood turning on a wood lathe. I just started in October. I’m making stuff that hopefully will actually get used.
This photo is a traditional dry goods kitchen scoop on the left, and one I created by a two axis turning on the lathe on the right. I like the ergonomics of the higher handle axis better than the traditional design:
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And this is a cigar ashtray I designed for some of my traditional Catholic friends for several Christmas and wedding gifts, made of poplar laminated on walnut and lined with a 3” stone puck:
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And a dual megaphone iPhone stand, from a piece of ash firewood that turned out to be nicely spalted:
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That was my first career, prior to going into IT. 20 years working with RV's, most spent as a service manager at a large dealership. Wore a LOT of hats!! I could be writing an estimate for a motor home collision with a deer one day, replacing the riveted skin on an Airstream the next, troubleshooting the self leveling system on a diesel pusher ....geez, the list goes on and on. That's actually why I lasted as long as I did. Never a dull moment. What took me down? Dealing with ungrateful dissatisfied customers who likely couldn't afford their purchase. We retired in a 38' Holiday Rambler DP. Traveled all over for a couple of years. If I can help, holler! Best of luck! -AlMy latest endeavor is getting certified as an RV Repair Technician. I start school this Week for the next 8 weeks.
Thanks!! We went the 5th wheel route with a 3500 Ram 3500 Dually High Output Cummins turbo diesel and a Riverstone Legacy 37FLTH. Wife is happy, so as they say “ Happy wife…….That was my first career, prior to going into IT. 20 years working with RV's, most spent as a service manager at a large dealership. Wore a LOT of hats!! I could be writing an estimate for a motor home collision with a deer one day, replacing the riveted skin on an Airstream the next, troubleshooting the self leveling system on a diesel pusher ....geez, the list goes on and on. That's actually why I lasted as long as I did. Never a dull moment. What took me down? Dealing with ungrateful dissatisfied customers who likely couldn't afford their purchase. We retired in a 38' Holiday Rambler DP. Traveled all over for a couple of years. If I can help, holler! Best of luck! -Al
THAT’S a lathe!How about a pic of your lathe? I have a Powermatic model 90.
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I used to watch this program on PBS. He used non powered tools, except human power.I’ve always been fascinated by foot powered lathes which were used prior to electricity.