[TheForge] old mail files, questions, and comments.

[Marc Godbout]

Ralph, some comments below.

On Sat, 2005-12-17 at 07:55 -0500, Ralph Sproul wrote:
> 	I notice some list members make two addresses on their posts to theforge.
> I also notice that the post I made razing Frosty and Mike about electricity
> for forging didn't show up in my inbox of e-mail.  Is this why folks put two
> addresses to theforge? Does the automailer just send replies out - and not
> your original posts?........or are you guys just not taking any chances?

I don't know about double posts, since I don't think I've seen very
many. But you can select whether or not to receive your own posts. Go to
TheForge's web page, http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/theforge
(it's at the bottom of every TheForge post) and log in. Hopefully you'll
remember your password, but I think they'll email you one if you don't. 


> 	I also noticed yesterday when I sent that welding rod guide as an
> attachment theforge sent back rejection notices - but the private mail
> address went thru.  So you can't attach a file to an e-mail and have it just
> post to theforge(without the attachment) and the intended attachment go to a
> private recipient (thru what ever channel you guys want to conjur up).   :-)
> 	Amazing the things you learn when your bored.
> 

I thought for sure I've seen attachments on The Forge. But I'm on a few
email lists, so now I don't know. But I didn't see anything on
TheForge's web page that mentioned anything about it. It's entirely
possible they just chuck the message if it's got an attachment. Lots of
lists do that to help with viruses and also because a large attachment
could bog down someone's dial-up. I think I'll run a test to see what
happens.

And private email will always allow attachment, 'cuz it's your business
what you send out. Although I've seen some email servers that limit the
size to make their lives easier.


> 	I just went thru and made a reference file in a "word" format of all the
> tips, tricks, resources, and contact info from theforge over the past 6-7
> years or so that I've been on it.  That document seems to read like a true
> metalworkers reference guide. Some of the information that has been posted
> on alloys, heat treating, formulas, finishes, stainless info, copper alloys,
> braze techniques, how to's, and not to's is amazing in how much trial and
> error it can save a person trying to figure it out in their own shop.

You might want to make this CD for sale. I bet more than a few people
would find it pretty useful.

> 	Ten years ago I hated computers as they seemed like they were puting people
> out of work and made privacy a hell of a lot slimmer........but the
> information exchange and educational factor is so worth it ...........that
> I'm now becoming a real nurd/geek.   I even keep six pens and markers in my
> coverall pockets.    :-)
> 	I get razed about it - but two are soapstone, two pens, and two sharpie
> markers........ I figure it's their problem if they don't know why you need
> all those implements in your pockets to earn a days pay.  Most folks don't
> make anything anymore for a living anyway.

It sure is easier to find them when they're stuck in your pocket. My
problem is leaving them there. I tend to use one and then put it down,
forgetting where.

> 
> 	I guess this last part was a thanks for all the information folks have
> taken the time to post on the topics of smithing and metalworking

And I'll second that. I don't know how I'd be getting along without all
the help from around the world that flows into the 'puter. I suppose I
would have found a way, but this has made it so much faster. So thanks
to you all for taking the time to share what you know. And especially to
you, Ralph. There are a few people who's posts to The Forge I
automatically read, and you're one of them.

--Marc

-- 
Marc Godbout
http://www.ironringforge.com

New England Blacksmiths Membership Director
http://www.newenglandblacksmiths.org