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Old 08-29-2006, 07:41 PM   #1 (permalink)
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So guys, being as we are a very diverse community, how about we use this thread to post your occupation and areas of expertise? I have been helped a TREMENDOUS amount by Flying Giants members who have generously given me assistance. Not only was the task at hand very doable after some tech support, IT SAVED ME A TON OF MONEY!!!

Whatever your trade or area of expertise, post it! Heck I think this will be a great service to all of us! Almost all modelers like doing projects around the house. Having a support thread of friends willing to give you some advice should be AWESOME!!!

Thanks to all you guys who make the Flying Giants what it is; a world wide community of friends!


I'll start. I have almost 25 years of HVAC (heating/cooling/refrigeration/steam/ultra low temp/cascade systems/amonia) experience. Now I do tech support for packaging machinery. PLC, relay logic, controls work. Problems with your heat/air? I'd be glad to help!
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Old 08-29-2006, 08:23 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Ok Buffamundous,

I am a Licensed building contractor in the State of Michigan.

My trade is as a finish carpenter/cabinet maker, but I do 99% of my own electrical and plumbing as it pertains to residential renovations.

So if it has to do with installing your new kitchen or hanging a door, let me know, I will try to have the answers.
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Old 08-29-2006, 09:01 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Old 08-29-2006, 10:05 PM   #4 (permalink)
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I've been doing commercial overhead doors for over 12 years now! Sectional, high speed, rolling steel (some massive!) rolling fire doors, sliding fire doors, and those damn mall gates!!

If any one needs door work done in the NW Ohio area, give me a call. I may be able to help.

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Old 08-29-2006, 10:44 PM   #5 (permalink)
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1: Bank Manager-Banking/Financial advice for the worlds largest consumer bank-Anything from checking and savings accounts to loans, home-equity loans and lines, mortgages, cds, timed deposits, business formation, business loans, lines, merchant service, CRE, KTC, FHA, CFHA, management/marketing consulting and logistics/logistical analysis.

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Old 08-29-2006, 10:49 PM   #6 (permalink)
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CNC Programmer and Machinist - 11 years
VP of a machine shop and CNC manufacturing facility (Tomlinson Precision LLC) - 5 years
We made everything from assembly line tooling and fixturing,medical instrumentation, diesel engine turbocharger component re-manufacturing -5 years

About a year ago I decided that life was just to short. I made the decision to sell my business and scale back, more family time and share this wonderful hobby with my son. Now I drive a " Big Brown Truck" for UPS and own commercial rental property

If anyone needs any machining-CNC programming advise I would be glad to help

This is a great thread !!
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Old 08-30-2006, 12:42 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Lawn Jockey here.
I have 20 yrs lawn maintenence experience.
6 yrs wildland firefighting Experience. Home Protection is also a landscaping

If you are having problems with your yard just ask. I know I know most of us don't want to mow, but hey that is what kids are for.

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Old 08-30-2006, 12:47 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Maintenance Technician. Hobart Bro's approx. 1 year now..................... Seems like an easy enough job, but it does get challenging at times!!!

Worked mostly factory jobs since I grad. HS. Went to college for a 2 year degree in Electronics. I have an Associates Degree in the Applied Science of Electrical Engineering Technology. Say that 5 times fast!!!

I did a 2 year stint in the RC hobby as sales, shipper, etc for RadicalRC. Fun job, but not rewarding enough for me.........

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Old 08-30-2006, 03:36 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Old 08-30-2006, 05:49 AM   #11 (permalink)
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General Motors Auto technician for 12 years. Transmission and drivability. Last 12 years Wood Butcher. General Contractor/ class A lic. Do more framing than anything.

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Was an Avionics technician for a while, did alot of installs and then went to a regional airline. If the wires in your cessna are sparkin I can maby help. Now I'm a records analyst working with the maintenance documents and doing reliability.
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