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Ok here goes!The question can be answered very simply or drawn out to great lengths.Me personally in my life I have had the good fortune to have been exposed to many of the manual crafts, art, plumbing, woodwork, mechanics and not the least of which is machining. Whenever I was around someone who was doing something I took a great interest and asked a lot of questions.I think for those of us that have had similar exposures it comes down to dedication to do the best in whichever discipline we enjoy the most. You have to take into account that in general today's culture doesn't expose the youth to the many manual arts that we were exposed to unless a parent passes along his knowledge. As far as mistakes, who doesn't make them? I don't know how many times I've made a part over with a head slap thinking "why on earth did I do that?" I guess where the dividing line between our satisfaction with a finished piece and the next person is where we choose to say "I'm happy with the part!" Warts and all. Some choose to redo a job or part until it's basically perfect. My response is whatever makes you happy. In this life it's all about happiness and whatever we can do to make ourselves, or others happy, then go for it! Everyone has had good responses to the original question so take a little from each and enjoy the day.gbritnell
Indeed, I have always admired Don's (almost jewellery), George's and others fine attention to the finish of their models. However that is not my interest, I need to understand how it works and how I can make it work better. I make plenty of trial pieces but that is how you learn. Everyone has their own version of their hobby, all are valid