[R-390] Cutting Aluminum sheet for your R390

[Bill Kirkland]

A similar statement from a machinist friend.

Going slow is fast.


________________________________
From: R-390 <r-390-bounces at mailman.qth.net> on behalf of Robert Nickels <ranickel at comcast.net>
Sent: October 28, 2016 2:53 PM
To: Mike Bracey; John Saxon; W9RAN at oneradio.net; r-390 at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [R-390] Cutting Aluminum sheet for your R390

On 10/28/2016 1:32 PM, Mike Bracey wrote:
> The quality of his work is amazing! I wish I could come close to his
> level of craftsmanship.

It really is, but nothing would please Mike more than to have others
follow his example.   That's one reason he sticks with simple methods
and tools.  The one thing I've learned most from him - and it's obvious
to anyone who has admired his work - is the emphasis on thinking and
planning.   I told Mike he takes the old adage "measure twice, cut once"
to some exponential power!

But cutting the metal is by no means the only place he applies this
discipline.   Every circuit and layout is "mental modeled" before hand
touches tool.   That's a tough one for those of us who live for instant
gratification to do, but it's really the secret.

73, Bob W9RAN

______________________________________________________________
R-390 mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/r-390
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:R-390 at mailman.qth.net

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html