[Rockranch]

Good morning all,

I was, initially, introduced to welding in high school. Back when they still had shop class. I would occasionally weld something when needed and equipment was available. I bought my first setup back in '90, while stationed at Ft. Bliss. It was a Craftsman O/A set. The first thing I did was build a tank cart for it. It wasn't pretty, but it's still holding together. A few years later, we moved to 80 acres in Missouri. I bought a Lincoln AC-225, so I could do some repairs around the house and maybe build a few things. Again, most of my projects didn't turn out pretty, but they are still holding together. Fast forward to 2001. I decided to finally actually learn to weld. I took a couple of classes at the, somewhat, local community college. First class was stick and cutting. Second class was MIG and TIG. Both went fairly well and at the end of class I ended up with a Miller 172 Challenger and later with a Miller 330ST Aircrafter. I've done a fair bit of welding with the 172, but the 330ST has sat. Life has a way of getting in the way, as I'm sure you all know.

To now, most of my welding has been quick repairs that had to get done yesterday, and a few bigger projects like a welding table and such. I have a little more time now, and have several projects I need to get on. I'll be building a potable water tank for my 5th wheel and a bed for a truck I recently purchased.

I look forward to being able to contribute, at some point, but for now, I'm afraid I'll be more like a sponge.

Rockranch

'cause that's all we grow around here

[Otto Nobedder]

Must be in southern MO... Rocks are a winter crop; We would harvest them every spring before planting the tomatoes, corn, etc.

I note that you write well. I've never allowed myself to be a "grammar Nazi" on the internet, but I immediately notice when a person puts effort into communicating well.

Welcome aboard. This is the friendliest neighborhood on the internet, at least in the world of welding.

Steve S

[Rockranch]

Actually, Steve, we are north of Hermann, almost to I 70. The gentleman I bought the place from suggested the name and it stuck.

I appreciate the welcome and the kind words regarding my writing. I look forward to being here. Now to take some pictures of some of the junk I've welded up and share them.

Larry