My name is Wolf and I'm originally from Germany and after an German Army stint (M109G Fire Direction Officer 68-76) I moved in 1976 to CANADA and live since 78 in Cochrane, Northern Ontario.
I was trained in Germany as a "Machine Tool Fitter" (Maschinenschlosser) and worked in Cochrane as a Millwright in the Lumber Industry (Planning Mill). As a hobby I started to build my own guns (98 Mausers) and unofficially/officially fixed guns in our area. Mostly during spring bear and fall for ducks/moose hunt. It kept me in money for my trapschooting components...LOL.
In 87 I went back to school and got a degree in Computer Science and started teaching at a local College! (Yes, I know, what a jump in profession...LOL...LOL)
I'm retired now since a few years, since my second spinal fusion didn't work out too well.
15 Years ago I bought a brand new 400 lb anvil, thinking that I would have a go at pattern welded steel, a dream of mine since I was a kid. Right now I'm slowly building a forge with a breakdrum, old Vac/blower motor etc. etc. and I think I will have to build a power hammer to ease my back.
Man, I think I just wrote my life story as an introduction...LOL
Well, anyway, I'm looking forward to read and try to participate if I have 2 cents to contribute.