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FTE Chapter Leader
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 21,074
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From: Fresno, CA.
Welcome to to FTE Zak, and the So Cal chapter. Thank you for your service. What part of Florida were you in? I spent 4 years at Homestead AFB, 30 miles south of Miami. I am sure you will like it here. Good bunch of guys, and very knowledgeable.
Jim
Jim
Hotshot
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 17,398
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From: Whittier, CA
Then I have one of these:
Tool Sharpening the Tormek Way - Tormek Grinding Machines
This thing is fantastic for plane irons and chisels. Kind of a pain to use for knives though. Does a great job, but not for production.
What I want for kitchen knives is one of these, and if I wanted to sharpen for profit, I would get one. Not cheap!!!
Commercial Sharpeners & Cutlery
I also love all the Diamond Hone products.
http://eze-lap.com/products/diamond-hone-stone/
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FTE Leadership Emeritus
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 42,085
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From: Lakewood, Ca.
Sean, this one's for you 
World’s biggest bonfire fueled by a 130-foot-tall stack of pallets [10 pictures] - 22 Words
World’s biggest bonfire fueled by a 130-foot-tall stack of pallets [10 pictures] - 22 Words
9 ECHO 1
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 12,467
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From: Missouri
Due to an series of unfortunate events I did not get off at 2:30am as scheduled. Instead, I got of at 6:00am. To compound things, today Is the day our new schedule starts, so I work again today at 11am after driving from long beach to van nuys. Today should be fun.
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FTE Chapter Leader
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 30,593
Likes: 1,236
From: N. IL
I've played Pachelbel Canon a few times at weddings (with the upright) and I gotta say I like this version!
Also found a few more trailers to ponder... there's somethin' for everyone out there!
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Laughing Gas
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,098
Likes: 6
From: Ventura co.
At the end of last year, I turned 49.
So as of the first of the year, I started walking again 5 out of 7 nights a week.
I had put off walking for the last three years And have gained 40 bls because of my lazy ***. I got sick at the end of last year and it seemed to take way longer to get over it because of my weight, So i think..
I Started out on the first day at only a half a mile. It's been less than two weeks and im at 2 miles, at a 13 minute mile pace. "fast walk".
I started out at 232 bls. Almost 40 lbs more than i have been in years.
I had all my blood work done and my cholesterol is through the roof.
I have been trying to eat better and not eating out of boardness. New word for you ..
Maybe i'll stop being so tired and ready for bed at 7 pm like i have the last couple of years.
So as of the first of the year, I started walking again 5 out of 7 nights a week.
I had put off walking for the last three years And have gained 40 bls because of my lazy ***. I got sick at the end of last year and it seemed to take way longer to get over it because of my weight, So i think..
I Started out on the first day at only a half a mile. It's been less than two weeks and im at 2 miles, at a 13 minute mile pace. "fast walk".
I started out at 232 bls. Almost 40 lbs more than i have been in years.
I had all my blood work done and my cholesterol is through the roof.
I have been trying to eat better and not eating out of boardness. New word for you ..
Maybe i'll stop being so tired and ready for bed at 7 pm like i have the last couple of years.
Hotshot
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 17,398
Likes: 317
From: Whittier, CA
I know I need some exercise. Doc seemed to agree rather confidently with that.
So I decided to start another bedroom. Pulled the carpet today, and this is what I found. This hardwood is in really good condition. There has been some replacing of strips along the front wall. I'm not sure what that was for. I don't think it was water damage, because the strips adjacent to the wall are sound. Looks like a honey Oak stain was used on this room, but the replacement strips are natural. I think it will all sand out and match pretty well. If not I'll have to do some touch-up staining.
So I decided to start another bedroom. Pulled the carpet today, and this is what I found. This hardwood is in really good condition. There has been some replacing of strips along the front wall. I'm not sure what that was for. I don't think it was water damage, because the strips adjacent to the wall are sound. Looks like a honey Oak stain was used on this room, but the replacement strips are natural. I think it will all sand out and match pretty well. If not I'll have to do some touch-up staining.