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Author:  artistic_mill [ Mar 22nd, '07, 21:43 ]
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Hello, my name is Steve and I figured I should start off with a little intro (out of courtesy). before I start to ask all kinds of redundant stupid questions :wink:

My wife and I live in upstate New York about an hour NW of NYC, we live on an 8 acre farmette and currently have 5 horses and 2 dogs. I own a custom millwork shop which sometimes causes me a lot of stress.
I have joked around about selling it and starting a fish farm, because what's more stress free than getting paid to watch fish grow LOL. I found this site indirectly by researching fishfarming, I also ordered a 9x12 green house this year and plan to start a veg garden again. It was a perfect combination!

I have been surfing here and can't believe the amount of info available on this site, I wonder why there isn't more available on the net because this seems like it could be so popular considering it's benefits.

I ordered Joel's book last week and I'm Anxious for it to arrive, like a 5 yr old kid waiting for Santa! Even though I only plan to do this as a hobby, I will get much joy in telling everyone that I'm a fishfarmer :lol:

-Steve
Author:  steve [ Mar 22nd, '07, 21:48 ]
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There is lots of info here, and it probably IS surprising that people are happy to help others :)

Welcome, feel free to post pictures (we like that ;)) and return the favour with any info / expertise you may have when a question comes up.

Try and use the search function, make sure to tick the "dispay as posts" not topics button

buck up your seat belt for the AP ride :)

Steve
Author:  earthbound [ Mar 22nd, '07, 21:52 ]
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G'day Steve, looks like you've found the right place..:)

When you say mill work What type of mill is it?
Oh, and Santa left here on the 17th, so you should get it next week... :wink:
Author:  Dave Donley [ Mar 22nd, '07, 22:03 ]
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Welcome Steve!!!
Author:  artistic_mill [ Mar 22nd, '07, 22:09 ]
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I will be happy to share any expertise that I have,mainly woodworking and heavy truck repair.

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When you say mill work What type of mill is it?


Woodworking, I have a 4000 sf shop with upto date equipment incl. a 5x8 computerized machining center.My shop produces custom cabinets and interior millwork.
Author:  creative1 [ Mar 22nd, '07, 22:23 ]
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Welcome steve so that a 400sq mtr shop , decent!
have fun but we can be addictive...
So you would have lots of shavings then?
Does anyone ask for a particular lumber shaving for smoking fish?
C1
Author:  artistic_mill [ Mar 22nd, '07, 22:46 ]
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I've got plenty of (mainly soft maple) shavings that get recycled for use in the horse stalls, I've never had anyone ask me for shavings for smoking meat, I don't use those species on a regular basis. I do have people picking through my garbage frequently.
Author:  creative1 [ Mar 22nd, '07, 22:55 ]
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a_m--surely maple would be good for smoking fish at least.

garbage as in work bins right? or do you live that well your household garbage is worth a look ...hehehehh
My old man was a master cabinet maker ... wish I listen to the old bugger!!!
Author:  creative1 [ Mar 22nd, '07, 23:12 ]
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here is a pic of our kitchen sink..
...one day I will get a pic without dishes..
maybe..hehehhehe

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Author:  RupertofOZ [ Mar 22nd, '07, 23:40 ]
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Welcome aboard Steve...
Author:  earthbound [ Mar 23rd, '07, 07:13 ]
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Wow, is that a hollowed out burl embeded in a timber slab C1?
Author:  creative1 [ Mar 23rd, '07, 07:21 ]
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yes-- red gum & jarrah the bench is 4 mtrs long EB.
all the timber for the house is from fallen or logged but not picked up.
from around 1960 good yesr that...
C1
Author:  artistic_mill [ Mar 23rd, '07, 07:37 ]
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That's a beautiful sink, I've never seen anything like it, it's more like a piece of art.
Author:  creative1 [ Mar 23rd, '07, 07:43 ]
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Yeh the base is a blackbutt stump which the plumbing goes thru.
Been a few things washed in that.
even babies
Author:  GotFish? [ Mar 23rd, '07, 08:16 ]
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Welcome Steve and happy AP-ing.
C1 that sink is fantastic, did your Father make that?
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