Posted by unc on November 02, 2015 at 14:50:56 from (184.151.222.116):
In Reply to: Mechanical skils posted by Dan in Ohio on October 31, 2015 at 09:21:37:
I can't remember a time when I wasn't interested in anything mechanical. Dad was handy with some things, like leatherwork, but only did mechanical things out of necessity. I lucked out in school and had the best tecnical teachers. I chose to work in the trades, and have had some success in welding and machining. The greatest thing I ever learned was to read well, thanks Mom.With some natural talent, and good reading comprehension, I can look up what I don't know, and am able to manufacture or repair most anything.As previous authors have said, most any information is available, first in books, and now on the internet.
Looking back, I'm thankful for relatives and teachers that were patient with a kid that needed to know how everything worked. Now if this computer stuff was that easy... :wink:
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