[TheForge] JIb Crane Specs and List response stuff

[Woolley]

Howell Steve wrote:

>Bill,
>The last time I asked the same question on this site I was attacked for
>needing to go back to school, etc. etc.
>Perhaps that's why it get's too quiet on this site occasionally;  'Better to
>remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak up and remove all doubt'
>It's too bad because it can stifle discussion. Does bad information get out
>there? Sure but it's nice to have a page of options to choose from.
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Steve,

If asking a question of this sort on this list sets me up for appearing 
less than bright etc., so be it.  I'm not lost in the fog here, just 
trying to tap some of the riches of this list.  The thing is, I know I 
can build a crane, just don't want to miscalculate the engineering 
specs.  Two of the most valuable things I've learned so far in life are: 
if you don't know, ask and safety first (especially when it comes to 
lifting heavy objects overhead).  I'm not worried about getting bad 
information, cause I'll cross reference anything that comes my way.  I'm 
just trying to possibly save some time since, as usual, I'm trying to do 
too many things at once.  Also, the possibility of varied resonses 
forces me to think of different approaches, which I like.   I happen to 
be a better than average welder, so when I can, without being redundant 
, I try to post to the list when a welding question comes up.  I would 
hate to think that the willingness of guys with appropriate knowledge to 
the question being asked aren't speaking up.  I will say one thing, my 
question isn't purely a blacksmithing question and I have certainly 
noticed that inquiries pertaining to blacksmithing technique, tools etc. 
do get the most numerous and avid responses (for obvious reasons). 
 Thanks all for the responses, as always it's a great help. BTW Steve, I 
have a question about  Nazel  hammers for you, I'll be in touch soon.

Regards,
Bill Woolley

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