FG Handy Man Help Thread!

[Biff]

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!

[Boulder]

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.

[Colonel Klank]

Journeyman Tool and Die Maker, Machinist, CNC Programmer - 27 years
Adjunct College Professor, Machine Tool Technology - 19 years
Machinery Design Engineer - 18 years
CNC Applications Engineer, Vice President - 9 years
Golf Club Designer, Manufacturer - 2 years

If you have any questions about designing and machining your own hobby parts, or need assistance with CNC programming, let me know.

Patrick

[rcflyguy]

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.

Scott

[TheTank]

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.

And yes... my last name is Banks... and I work in the banking industry.....

[btomlinson]

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 !!

[SleepyC]

Recording engineer 15 years.
Musician - 30 years.
Graphic designer 10 years
I currently am the sales manager for a BIG print company, www.jakprints.com..
need any promotional materials let me know!

[LawnJockey]

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.

Bruce

[Bunky F. Knuckle]

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.........

Chris~

[madmax]

Network Systems Architect/Security Engineer. BS/CS, Management of Netops/IS/IT. Specialties include: geographic packet distribution, load balancing and high availaibility systems specific to Internet applications, corporate data & network security, everything in between. Business continuity/DR, SOX compliance. Yay.

[flyin woodbutcher]

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.

FWB

[A-Track]

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.

[wizard]

Here we go...I have been.... Projectionist at movie theater, Electronics tech. working for the government in night vision, and ballistic weapons, Aluminum welder, engine machinist, woodworker, roofer, motorcycle safety instructor, teachers aid working with discipline problem children, youth care specialist in a group for troubled kids.

Currently working as a Paramedic, and also a volunteer fire fighter.

[~SnApRoLl]

I have done alot of cool things I worked for a lighting and sound company doing productions for bands and reconing speakers for about 5 years. But now I am an automotive knuckle buster (dang S&K wrenches lol ) I'm A.S.E. certified in brakes and have been an apprentice in automotive a/c for the last couple years at a local auto a/c shop. before working in automotive I did small engine repair.
I have certifications from Briggs and Stratton, Stihl, Tecumseh and Kohler.
I have been to school for welding and basic fabrication. and work part time at a local hobby shop.

[snap a saurus]

Civil Engineer, Structural to be specific, worked in engineering (site planing) for about 6 years, got tired from wearing a suit so went on my own, construction for 2 years and for the rest I have been in the export business, mostly exporting used cars, I also own a gas station which I ran for 2.5 years, currently it is rented so if you have any questions about the gasoline business, ask me like which brand is better for your car or how much money they make etc.