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    Who on SMC do you respect the most?

    I've not seen this type of thread before, and it may be a tough call for some, but I feel it might be appropriate for members of SMC to publically thank the one person they respect on this forum that has helped them the most.

    I'll start it of by nominating Glenn Bradley as the one who I must thank & who I respect the most. Glen, in his own right is a master woodworker and this is obvious from the quality projects he has posted, but as importantly he has provided excellent advice to many with woodworking questions, both novices and experienced woodworkers alike. He has personally provide me with many solutions to questions I posted as I more seriously started woodworking just three years ago. In particular his technical responses has helped me through numerous projects with perhaps the one I recall the best being a video he published & posted for my benefit showing the correct procedure for jointing wood. My initial experiences with a new Ridgid jointer resulted in a "clapboard" effect on anything I jointed. Ultimately the jointer needed shimming, but knowing & following the correct technique demonstrated on his video convinced me I was doing it right & led me to correcting the alignment of the jointer. Since then the jointer became a valuble tool & I now use it with confidence. He also introduced me to the concept of a planer sled which I find to be a useful tool. As a result, woodworking has become an enjoyable pastime during my retirement.

    Of course there are a good number of Creekers that have helped me and others, and in my book they rate right up there, but Glenn rises to the top for me.

    Thanks Glenn, I appreciate all your help.
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    Man, Al - there's just too many to name and I'd surely leave some out if I wrote a list. I'll just say thanks to all of you here who have shared your experience with me, and leave it at that.

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    It is hard to choose because there are a lot of smart and helpful people on this group of forums but Glen Bradley would be pretty close to the top of my list too.

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    Leo Van Der Loo gets my vote. The man knows more about wood than anyone I've ever experienced. He can flat out turn a bowl or platter and the finish he puts on them is exquisite. He's my inspiration when I head outside to the woodshop.

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    Honestly, a couple people who have since left.
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    The list would be way to long, but anyone that works toward maintaining a friendly environment, with a bias toward teaching and sharing their skill sets with others, gets my nod.

    I do miss Ken Salisbury, and Mark Singer though.
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    Yup, I'm thinking you're all right. Too many to thank - would overload this forum. Oh well, we all know whose help we've appreciated.
    Thoughts entering one's mind need not exit one's mouth!
    As I age my memory fades .... and that's a load off my mind!

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    Oh man, do I feel foolish. Totally forgot George Wilson, for generously sharing his lifetime of knowledge often in the face of unbelievable ignorance. Harry Stasil was a goldmine as well.
    Paul

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    There are to many talented and knowledgeable people to name. This is a great place to share our knowledge and help others. All of the moderators are at the top of my list. They are volunteers that help keep our forum organized and clean and they do a wonderful job. My thanks go to all of them.
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    The late Nissim Avrahami.

    His tool creations were an inspiration.

    All of us here in the US are a visit to the borg or a visit to Amazon away from the right tool to mindlessly do the job.
    Nissim had to improvise - - & man was he good at it!
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    Phil Thien

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    Easy. Keith Otten. Followed,by George Wilson. Both for different reasons.
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    Keith and the whole Mod/Admin crew. For the reason that it's often a thankless job and nobody ever got rich by running a chat forum. I was a Mod/Admin on a car forum for many years and most folks have no idea how much work it is, behind the scenes, to do something like this. SMC is one of the few forums I knows of where bots, trolling, and flame wars are non-existent and that's 100% due to the rules and management Keith put into place.

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    Too many to list and I would hate to leave one out...... No Comment.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Erik Loza View Post
    Keith and the whole Mod/Admin crew. For the reason that it's often a thankless job and nobody ever got rich by running a chat forum. I was a Mod/Admin on a car forum for many years and most folks have no idea how much work it is, behind the scenes, to do something like this. SMC is one of the few forums I knows of where bots, trolling, and flame wars are non-existent and that's 100% due to the rules and management Keith put into place.

    Erik
    Here ! Here! Well said Erik. Thanks Keith and Team!

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