Scott, great progress, congratulations!

I noticed you don't use headphones or earplugs, maybe because it's a short trial of the hand?

Ears must be protected, I began to notice that I began to hear worse than 10 years ago, I found an article and now I wear protection in noisy places

http://www.roger-russell.com/hearing/hearing.htm

Good catch DS! and I'm a stickler for safety!! I hadn't really expected to be able to take the pressure/pain for as long as it would take to shape this batch of knives...BUT by the Grace of God, I had NO pain throughout the experience! Now...the next day, that was a different story!! LOL

I have maybe half of my hearing that I should have. Why?
1. LOUD rock & roll in my youth.
2. Many rounds of .44 mag & .45 acp with minimal ear protection.
3. Driving a Jeep CJ with a vinyl top and aggressive tires for 20+ years.
I do not have hearing aids but I do read lips pretty good.
Would I go back and give up any of the above?
No.

Scott, very happy for you


Tom, I agree, fun is cool)) I just need to have a very good ear for work, so I defend myself, if this were not the case, I wouldn't pay attention