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Pgh_flamenco -> RE: what are your other passion other than guitar (Apr. 27 2011 21:10:52)
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Back on topic: I like learning about everything in general--how things work--how systems work, etc. The more esoteric the better. I probably have a wider variety of tools than anyone here. I have air tools, automotive tools, a mig welder, an arc welder, several sets of cutting and welding torches, numerous saws--a table saw, a tile (wet) saw, etc.--a dozen drills at least and on and on. I have HVAC tools, my own brewing equipment; have made my own hydraulic lines for my Land Rover as well as some of the equipment to pressure bleed the lines. It's entertaining to figure out how to do these different tasks the first time. After that the thrill is usually gone.
I can perform some of these jobs on a high enough level to make money doing it. I taught myself how to mig weld from some pamphlets and a VHS video that came with the welder and was offered a job at $28/hr after just three hours of practice. Pretty cool--and emotionally and financially rewarding as well. My learning interests are varied as well. A few years ago I completed training in clinical hypnosis and taught physicians, psychologists, social workers, etc., in trance induction and the neuropsychology of trance in an ASCH approved training program at a local university. Learning and understanding is really my first interest and passion.
Lately I've been getting into modding electric guitars and a guy I met on CL paid me to wire five Strats for him. I'm in the process of gathering tools to work on frets on electric guitars. I have files I can modify for this purpose and plan on making a few radius blocks with a router.
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