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#11
Shop Spaces / My New Hobby Shop
Last post by 4GSR - Oct 27, 2026, 12:20 PM
I've been absent from the forum for a while.  Just been busy with work and putting together my son and I new shop building. This has been in the works for over two years now.  We started by demoing the old inground swimming pool may of last year. Filled in the hole in the ground with all of the leftover concrete and fill dirt.  We let that settle for over a year before starting the foundation. Here's a few pictures to start off with.
#12
Site Announcements / Re: Bill Gruby
Last post by 4GSR - Oct 27, 2026, 12:04 PM
R.I.P Bill.
You are missed.
#13
Chatterbox / Re: In need of prayers
Last post by 4GSR - Oct 27, 2026, 12:01 PM
I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers.
My brother was in a motorcycle accident several years ago and almost lost his life over it. Like your wife, many months in rehab he gradually improved to where he could go back to work.
I feel for you for what you are going through. Hopefully, she will get better, Godwilling.
Ken
#14
For Sale or Trade / Re: Aloris QCTP
Last post by Piggiron - Oct 27, 2026, 09:02 AM
Hi PJ,
In case the PM I sent you didn't come through, I'd be interested in that Aloris tool post. Let me know what you're asking if it's still available.
#15
Chatterbox / Re: Posting projects
Last post by TerryWerm - Oct 26, 2026, 09:34 PM
I used to post the same thing on more than one site some years back, such as before we all got das boot from H-M or even further back, before I was even a moderator there, like twelve or fifteen years ago. I would write my opening post in MS-Word, then copy and paste into the forum of my choice, add photos, and post. What is really interesting is that a simple text editor like Notepad seemed to work just as well. MS-Word formatting does not always copy over cleanly.

The advantages of doing an initial writeup in Word or Notepad (or similar) are many.
  • No more attempting to save a post but having it get lost.
  • It can be written and edited from one end to the other without using the HTML editor in most forums.
  • You can proofread and make corrections prior to posting.
  • It is an excellent strategy for exceptionally long posts or demo threads or how-to articles.
  • You are not restricted to MS-Word or Notepad. Any text editor can be used. 
#16
Chatterbox / Re: A new to me shop and a new...
Last post by TerryWerm - Oct 26, 2026, 09:24 PM
Glad to have you on board here, Mark! Welcome back!
#17
General Shop Discussions / Re: Metal Shop Calculator - Sh...
Last post by TerryWerm - Oct 26, 2026, 09:23 PM
Happy to hear that you found it and were able to solve your problem using it. It is really a very handy thing to have, almost indispensable in some cases.

Did you download it here or over on its original site?
#18
Chatterbox / Re: In need of prayers
Last post by TerryWerm - Oct 26, 2026, 09:20 PM
She is improving daily and today her weight bearing restrictions were lifted. The physical therapist had her up and walking a couple of times today and she did very well. Once she gets the walking thing figured out she will need to learn to climb stairs again and she is still on oxygen, which they are working on getting rid of. 
#19
Site Announcements / Re: Bill Gruby
Last post by Piggiron - Oct 26, 2026, 09:14 AM
I also never met Billy G, but shared a few PM's with him over the years both on a few forums.
It was Bill that got me back in touch with Terry after he left HM getting us both temporarily banned from HM for mentioning him in PM's.
I think I still have a copy of the message banning me somewhere on my computer.
RIP Bill, you will be missed.
#20
Chatterbox / Re: Posting projects
Last post by Piggiron - Oct 26, 2026, 09:01 AM
Hi Mark, good to hear from you again.
I can't speak for Terry, but one possibility might be to post a title with synopsis here and just add a link to your website.