Okanagan here

[wmetfab]

Hello All,

I'm Rob.
I'm a retired JM metal fabricator, welder, millwright, carpenter, finisher farmer and much much more.
I've been in construction and industry all my life, since I was a kid.

Fab/machine shops sawmills, gas plant, commercial, residential and industrial construction..
Ran a metal fabrication business for 19 yrs, misc metals and structural steel,
I had an outstanding reputation for quality work. After 2009 sub prime deal I had to downsize and sell everything.
From 2010 to 2021 I sold and installed agricultural machinery that was hard work but it was real good to me.

Retired from all of it, now out to pasture... glue factory soon.
Lol

Now I collect, cut and polish rocks and minerals restore and recondition lapidary machines.
I maintain some small metalwork capabity, just got myself a nice little lathe, thats how I ended up here.
Best regards,

Rob

 

[kevin.decelles]

Welcome from eastern Saskatchewan.

 

[YYCHM]

Welcome from Calgary.

 

[Susquatch]

Now I collect, cut and polish rocks and minerals restore and recondition lapidary machines.
I maintain some small metalwork capabity, just got myself a nice little lathe, thats how I ended up here.

Welcome to our band of merry metal workers.

I've been retired for 17 going on 18 years now. Funny how life changes over time. I enjoyed your eclectic list of jobs.

I've always liked rocks. Prolly why I like growing rocks on my farm. Never tried polishing them though. Show us some pics of your favorites.

 

[DPittman]

Welcome from southern Alberta. What part of the country are you in?

 

[wmetfab]

Thank you
Osoyoos

 

[DavidR8]

Welcome aboard!

 

[Shoprat]

Hello from the other end of the valley , Shuswap.

 

[140mower]

Welcome from Lillooet.....

 

[Larry_C9]

Welcome from the Cowichan valley on Vancouver Island

 

[Arbutus]

Hey Rob, welcome to the forum! I'm in Abbotsford - visitors are welcome !

Show us some of your projects!

 

[Dusty]

Welcome from Saskatchewan Rob.

 

[6.5 Fan]

Welcome from SK.

 

[Grant T]

Welcome neighbor, hope to meet you some day, welcome aboard.
Grant from Peachland B.C.

 

[wmetfab]

Thank you all!

 

[DeBangis]

Welcome from eastern Saskatchewan.

Jack of all trades!

Welcome to CHMW Workshop.

 

[wmetfab]

Thanks again
Anyone who is close enough by is welcome to visit me here anytime.
Especially if u like rocks and crystals.

 

[Susquatch]

Thanks again
Anyone who is close enough by is welcome to visit me here anytime.
Especially if u like rocks and crystals.

I love rocks so much that I grow them on my farm...... I usually harvest about 20 bushels an acre each year. Wish I could sell them..... I've tried pick your own but everyone just wants the pre-picked ones.

 

[Tom O]

Maybe build a catapult and give them to your neighbours.

 

[DFIN996]

Welcome Rob. My wife and I ride throught Osoyoos almost every summer. We love the roads in B.C.. Gonna be in your area again in Aug. on our way home from Victoria.

Dean (Millarville. AB)