John from NY
Aluminum
- Joined
- Jan 30, 2006
- Location
- Queens, New York
I attend the "Cabin Fever" metalworking expos every year... It is a gathering place for people who love all types of metalworking. There is a dealer who sets up a table that sells only FILES, every type from Needle to Bastard in every size, cut and shape. No Chinese or low end stuff only quality files at a reasonable price. Everytime I go to the show I stop at his table and just watch the people that congregate around his table. File-guys are a different type of craftsman, people that work with files need to have a more personal contact with their project. Machines are wonderful but the reward is not as great when the risk is not there. I once attended a seminar where I was told the most wonderful quote- "THE ART OF CRAFTSMANSHIP IS THE ELIMINATION OF RISK" I was blown away by that quote and never forgot it. However, the level of risk that we allow ourselves can add great satisfaction to our projects. Do you agree? =)