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[night.shade]

Hello to the forum users

 

[Alan]

Warm welcome to the forum! How's it going?

 

[john popowski]

I'm Jan (Yan). My interest is anything to do with design, materials, tools, machines, processes and techniques. As an apprentice trained tool maker, I'm interested in bringing old, quality machines, made from good British cast iron, back to life. I also have a degree in education, my main subject being design & technology. So, design problem solving is also an activity that I enjoy.

 

[Neil jones]

Welcome Jan, I looked around for a bit and I can say tool maker background is kinda gold around here and I think its great to have someone who actually understands how tools are made, not just how to use them

 

[john popowski]

Welcome Jan, I looked around for a bit and I can say tool maker background is kinda gold around here and I think its great to have someone who actually understands how tools are made, not just how to use them

 

[john popowski]

Hi Neil,
Toolmakers don't necessarily make tools but are trained to use machines that are found in a toolroom. However, I do make tool, amongst other things, and I've posted some items that I currently sell on Etsy.

 

[Neil jones]

Oh okay, thanks for clarifying. Hasn't been quite long I got into wood working seriously, just finished my first project, a tabletop

 

[Neil jones]

Are these the stuff you sell on etsy ? really nice!
How long have you been into the craft ?

 

[john popowski]

Are these the stuff you sell on etsy ? really nice!
How long have you been into the craft ?

 

[john popowski]

Hi Neil,
I also make shoe racks as well as the tools already mentioned - they are all on Etsy. A good proportion of my output has been dispatched to the USA, but Trumps tariffs have put a dampener on that!

 

[Alan]

Hello and welcome to the forum @john popowski I see you and @Neil jones have got a little thing going on, that's great. The stuff you made look really great by the way, you're good at what you do. Great to have you here