Confession Time [if you are willing] what are you obsessed with- ignoring photography

Sandy Hancock · 11-11-2019, 10:00 PM

Originally posted by aslyfox

Is that damascus steel?

I have been warned about using that term, but it is multilayered, pattern forged steel, made by my own fair hand.

Quote:

Have you heard of the TV show "Forged in Fire"?

Yes, but I have yet to see an episode. I must look it up

**aslyfox** · 11-11-2019, 10:06 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

I have been warned about using that term, but it is multilayered, pattern forged steel, made by my own fair hand.

Yes, but I have yet to see an episode. I must look it up

that is what they call it

historically I don't think it is but on the show, one way they get that pattern is that they do a forging involving cutting, folding and reforging layers to create the pattern

it is an interesting show

I hope you can catch it on line

https://www.history.com/shows/forged-in-fire/season-1/episode-1

**i_trax** · 11-11-2019, 10:15 PM

french calvados and cognac with some blues on my Hammond......

MarkJerling · 11-12-2019, 01:40 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

NO Allen! You just. Don't. Get it

It's all about efficient use of available space and ease of unloading.

But I did say not to get me started....

I'm with you there. It's an obsession of mine. I have been known to unpack the whole thing as others have haphazardly packed dishes into it.

That, along with efficient packing of the car's boot / trunk for holidays / road-trips.
My wife says I'd be great at Tetris.

MarkJerling · 11-12-2019, 01:44 PM

Also, I used to be obsessive over vintage cars. The thing would be so clean, you could eat off the underside. With every original or factory correct part perfect. I once bought a whole car in a scrapyard to get two tiny bits of chrome trim off it. Each no more than one inch square. But, not anymore. These days I just don't care about clean cars.

kevinWE · 11-12-2019, 02:20 PM - **2 Likes**

I have a small collection of guitars. My collection seems to rotate often. I cant have too many do to limited space, but I like to keep at least 6 or so on hand. I have two acoustics not pictured and they are the guitars I mainly play these day's.

The family shot.

My SC-90 with new Dimarzio pups.

My SC-90 with original M22 pups.

**Just1MoreDave** · 11-12-2019, 03:03 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

I'm with you there. It's an obsession of mine. I have been known to unpack the whole thing as others have haphazardly packed dishes into it.

That, along with efficient packing of the car's boot / trunk for holidays / road-trips.
My wife says I'd be great at Tetris.

I've packed our car for an 8 day road trip, all in its 6.4 cubic feet of trunk. Usually my wife wants something well buried.

Can't think of anything I'm obsessed with.

MarkJerling · 11-12-2019, 07:11 PM

Originally posted by Just1MoreDave

I've packed our car for an 8 day road trip, all in its 6.4 cubic feet of trunk. Usually my wife wants something well buried.

I've learnt to pack my wife's stuff on top!

**fuzzyphotos** · 11-12-2019, 07:40 PM

I'm semi obsessed with bicycling, I use to ride thousands of miles a year. Now I work to keep my OCD streak of monthly 100 mile rides alive. I've been doing at least one 100+ mile ride a month (outdoors) since June of 2003. I know I'll need to quit at some point but want it to be a good reason, not just because the weather was bad or something like that.

Tim

---------- Post added 11-12-19 at 08:41 PM ----------

Originally posted by MarkJerling

I've learnt to pack my wife's stuff on top!

I find that impossible because she has to have things packed her way.

MarkJerling · 11-12-2019, 09:03 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by fuzzyphotos

I'm semi obsessed with bicycling, I use to ride thousands of miles a year.

That's an obsession? I thought that was normal!

**aslyfox** · 11-13-2019, 04:59 AM

I'm a news junkie

like some people have music on as background " noise "

I have news on during the day

'nuff said

of course, the forums do provide a pleasant intervention

add " tilting at windmills " to my obsessions

ERNR · 11-15-2019, 09:19 PM - **1 Like**

Sewing.

**ThomSirveaux** · 11-29-2019, 11:04 AM

My other passions:

video Games, though having a small human has significantly decreased my playing time

3D Printing, another expensive hobby that takes a LOT of time getting dialed in correctly

biking, though I need to get my bikes out of storage so I can start riding again

**Ex Finn.** · 11-29-2019, 07:29 PM

At the moment, obsessed with making the most authentic Finnish meatballs with available American ingredients.
Beef is not a concern here btw.

**Ex Finn.** · 11-29-2019, 07:36 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ThomSirveaux

3D Printing, another expensive hobby that takes a LOT of time getting dialed in correctly

My coworker is heavy into 3D... eats it up. We have some rapid prototyping laser stuff and Haas 5 axis available, too much coding involved.

11-11-2019, 10:06 PM	#17
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,582 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock I have been warned about using that term, but it is multilayered, pattern forged steel, made by my own fair hand. Yes, but I have yet to see an episode. I must look it up that is what they call it historically I don't think it is but on the show, one way they get that pattern is that they do a forging involving cutting, folding and reforging layers to create the pattern it is an interesting show I hope you can catch it on line https://www.history.com/shows/forged-in-fire/season-1/episode-1 Last edited by aslyfox; 11-11-2019 at 10:11 PM.

11-13-2019, 04:59 AM	#26
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,582 Original Poster	I'm a news junkie like some people have music on as background " noise " I have news on during the day 'nuff said of course, the forums do provide a pleasant intervention add " tilting at windmills " to my obsessions Last edited by aslyfox; 11-16-2019 at 06:23 AM.

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11-11-2019, 10:00 PM	#16
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Originally posted by aslyfox Is that damascus steel? I have been warned about using that term, but it is multilayered, pattern forged steel, made by my own fair hand. Quote: Have you heard of the TV show "Forged in Fire"? Yes, but I have yet to see an episode. I must look it up

11-11-2019, 10:15 PM	#18
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	french calvados and cognac with some blues on my Hammond......

11-12-2019, 01:40 PM - 2 Likes	#19
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,408	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock NO Allen! You just. Don't. Get it It's all about efficient use of available space and ease of unloading. But I did say not to get me started.... I'm with you there. It's an obsession of mine. I have been known to unpack the whole thing as others have haphazardly packed dishes into it. That, along with efficient packing of the car's boot / trunk for holidays / road-trips. My wife says I'd be great at Tetris.

11-12-2019, 01:44 PM	#20
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,408	Also, I used to be obsessive over vintage cars. The thing would be so clean, you could eat off the underside. With every original or factory correct part perfect. I once bought a whole car in a scrapyard to get two tiny bits of chrome trim off it. Each no more than one inch square. But, not anymore. These days I just don't care about clean cars.

11-12-2019, 02:20 PM - 2 Likes	#21
kevinWE Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 497	I have a small collection of guitars. My collection seems to rotate often. I cant have too many do to limited space, but I like to keep at least 6 or so on hand. I have two acoustics not pictured and they are the guitars I mainly play these day's. The family shot. My SC-90 with new Dimarzio pups. My SC-90 with original M22 pups.

11-12-2019, 03:03 PM - 4 Likes	#22
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340	Originally posted by MarkJerling I'm with you there. It's an obsession of mine. I have been known to unpack the whole thing as others have haphazardly packed dishes into it. That, along with efficient packing of the car's boot / trunk for holidays / road-trips. My wife says I'd be great at Tetris. I've packed our car for an 8 day road trip, all in its 6.4 cubic feet of trunk. Usually my wife wants something well buried. Can't think of anything I'm obsessed with.

11-12-2019, 07:11 PM	#23
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,408	Originally posted by Just1MoreDave I've packed our car for an 8 day road trip, all in its 6.4 cubic feet of trunk. Usually my wife wants something well buried. I've learnt to pack my wife's stuff on top!

11-12-2019, 07:40 PM	#24
fuzzyphotos Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 313	I'm semi obsessed with bicycling, I use to ride thousands of miles a year. Now I work to keep my OCD streak of monthly 100 mile rides alive. I've been doing at least one 100+ mile ride a month (outdoors) since June of 2003. I know I'll need to quit at some point but want it to be a good reason, not just because the weather was bad or something like that. Tim ---------- Post added 11-12-19 at 08:41 PM ---------- Originally posted by MarkJerling I've learnt to pack my wife's stuff on top! I find that impossible because she has to have things packed her way.

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MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,408	Originally posted by fuzzyphotos I'm semi obsessed with bicycling, I use to ride thousands of miles a year. That's an obsession? I thought that was normal!

11-15-2019, 09:19 PM - 1 Like	#27
ERNR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 185	Sewing.

11-29-2019, 11:04 AM	#28
ThomSirveaux Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 607	My other passions: video Games, though having a small human has significantly decreased my playing time 3D Printing, another expensive hobby that takes a LOT of time getting dialed in correctly biking, though I need to get my bikes out of storage so I can start riding again

11-29-2019, 07:29 PM	#29
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	At the moment, obsessed with making the most authentic Finnish meatballs with available American ingredients. Beef is not a concern here btw.

11-29-2019, 07:36 PM - 1 Like	#30
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by ThomSirveaux 3D Printing, another expensive hobby that takes a LOT of time getting dialed in correctly My coworker is heavy into 3D... eats it up. We have some rapid prototyping laser stuff and Haas 5 axis available, too much coding involved.