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simplenik · 05-07-2007, 03:41 AM

Hi Harry
Yes it Poland but, I'm not a Pole, I lived in Israel most of my life and also 11 years in Japan.

The "near perfect" (near but still far) English is from my previous job (I'm retired), so is the Metric/Imperial measuring system, I worked with both.

But I still need the "Spell check" to "translate" it to "English". The English spelling is very difficult for "outsiders" - either you Know or you don't Know the spell (what is the K doing at the beginning of the Know). In a way, it reminds me the "Kanji" (Chinese or Japanese characters) either you know or not what some Kanji means.

niki

simplenik · 05-07-2007, 03:55 AM

Hi Harry
Well again we "clicked" together.

My blades are 10" and I use the 80 or 100 tooth blades for Melamine, plywood or MDF.
For hard wood I use 40 (rip) or 60 (crosscut).

It's very difficult task to teach the Metric system in a country that everything else is Imperial.
Even the British that changed to Metric some 15 years ago, are still measuring distances (road signs) in Miles and still use both systems for drill bits or router bits...it not easy but good luck.

niki

**harrysin** · 05-07-2007, 05:00 AM

Hi Niki, I know that I'm deviating from sawdust, but I, and I'm sure other members of the forum would be interested in knowing a little more about you, for instance, what is you're age and what kind of work did you do and what took you to Poland. Please don't feel embarrassed if you prefer not to answer such questions, simply ignore the request and carry on as normal. Like you, I have used both Imperial and metric systems, having arrived in Australia at age 32 also to the Imperial system but this started to change to metric from 14th February 1966 and took quite a few years to complete, but let's face it Niki, isn't metric so much easier? Regarding the English language, I'm now age 73 and could not possibly have sent this message without the help of the spell-checker. I'm sure that we all look forward to many more posts from you.

**bobj3** · 05-07-2007, 10:22 AM

Hi

Here's a tool that many don't know about

~ K ~

Google will fine many works for you by typing ▼

define: Kanji ______in the search bar

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...=Google+Search

Bj

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Originally Posted by simplenik

Hi Harry
Yes it Poland but, I'm not a Pole, I lived in Israel most of my life and also 11 years in Japan.

The "near perfect" (near but still far) English is from my previous job (I'm retired), so is the Metric/Imperial measuring system, I worked with both.

But I still need the "Spell check" to "translate" it to "English". The English spelling is very difficult for "outsiders" - either you Know or you don't Know the spell (what is the K doing at the beginning of the Know). In a way, it reminds me the "Kanji" (Chinese or Japanese characters) either you know or not what some Kanji means.

niki

Joe Lyddon · 05-07-2007, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harrysin

It looks like Niki and I clicked our mice at the same time. Well, what can anyone say about Niki, here we have a most ingenious guy turning out first class work with what appears to be the minimum of equipment. Having said that, did you notice the saw blade, it looked like 300mm with about 80 teeth, if so it puts my Triton 9 1/4" to shame.
Translation: 300mm = approx. 12" Note for Niki, Template Tom and I are attempting to educate the Yanks into thinking metric, they make such hard work of measurements, things like 19/64ths.
Hopefully I've been on the forum long enough for no-one to take offence at my ramblings, I suspect that even Joe has mellowed.

Edit; changed 8 1/4' to 9 1/4"

Are you saying that I have NOT been mellow? I always thought I was...

I have always thought that the metric system would be easier in woodworking than these "inches", etc. !

simplenik · 05-07-2007, 02:49 PM

BJ
Google is my home page, it opens very quick with Opera.
I know the meaning of 50~100 Kanji's. It's not enough to read or understand so much but, I don't have problems with the spoken language and the Japanese are so kind to show and explain everything you want.

Actually, the day after tomorrow I'm flying to japan so I will be missing you for 12 days.
I must see what new routers Hitachi came-up with, just joking....I'm going for a wedding.

Harry
Without writing my "Resume", from the age of 16 I'm in aviation. First, as an aircraft mechanic in the Air force till the age of 20 and than in EL-AL (Israeli air line), Yes, yes, the good old Boeing 707 and 747 (they are Imperial). After 13 years as a mechanic (and supervisor/inspector) I made a Flight Engineer license and I worked as FE for the next 23 years (the last 11 years in Japan for "Japan Air System") till I decided to retire at the age of 56 while still able to play 3 sets singles tennis.
We moved to Poland 3 years ago because my wife has family here and mainly, because it's still very cheap to live here.
I'm 63 year old now and spend my time between home DIY, garden (just helping my wife...I'm not allowed to touch anything) and of course woodworking, hobby that I started 12 years ago in Japan.

Being familiar to both Imperial and Metric, the Metric is much easier of course, and even the Americans knew what they are doing when they divided the Dollar into 100 Cents and not 16, 32, 64 or 128 but, it's very difficult to change old habits of a nation of 350 Million guys.

Best Regards
niki

**harrysin** · 05-08-2007, 01:26 AM

Well Joe, I must confess that when I first joined the forum I got the impression that you were a small thin grumpy old man! However, after visiting you're web site I realised that you were in fact a great big cuddly softy!!!!!

For the curious, take a peep at:

www.woodworkstuff.net

**harrysin** · 05-08-2007, 01:40 AM

Thank you Niki for that background information which explains you're mechanical aptitude. I think if between us we could just convert the wood and metalworkers to metric it would be a good start and they would owe us a debt of gratitude!
Enjoy you're holiday and say mazeltov to the bride and groom from downunder

**bobj3** · 05-08-2007, 11:06 AM

Hi Harry

At one time the USA was going to switch over to the Metic System but found out it would be a Nightmare ,not to talk about the billions of US dollars it would cost and the Fed. Gov. would be the one that would nead to foot the bill....so it comes down to the bottom line like most things now days....

We have slowly started moving to the metic system in some things like liquids and food items.
But it will be a long time for the other items because of the cost of replacing so many items and I hope they don't try driving on the wrong side of the road that would be a real nightmare

LOL ,not to say anythng about driving upside down trick. LOL.

Have a good one Harry

Bj

Drugstore Cowboy · 05-25-2007, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harrysin

. . . Template Tom and I are attempting to educate the Yanks into thinking metric, . . .
Hopefully I've been on the forum long enough for no-one to take offence at my ramblings,. . .

Well -- I'm new here - but I certainly take no offense at anyone's rambling - I do plenty myself. And it doesn't bother me for someone to promote the metric system.
But -- having been born in Memphis - and raised in Mississippi - a proud son of the South ---- I DO do a BRIEF doubletake when I get referred to as a Yank

05-07-2007, 03:41 AM	#11
simplenik Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 228 View simplenik's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi Harry Yes it Poland but, I'm not a Pole, I lived in Israel most of my life and also 11 years in Japan. The "near perfect" (near but still far) English is from my previous job (I'm retired), so is the Metric/Imperial measuring system, I worked with both. But I still need the "Spell check" to "translate" it to "English". The English spelling is very difficult for "outsiders" - either you Know or you don't Know the spell (what is the K doing at the beginning of the Know). In a way, it reminds me the "Kanji" (Chinese or Japanese characters) either you know or not what some Kanji means. niki
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05-07-2007, 03:55 AM	#12
simplenik Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 228 View simplenik's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi Harry Well again we "clicked" together. My blades are 10" and I use the 80 or 100 tooth blades for Melamine, plywood or MDF. For hard wood I use 40 (rip) or 60 (crosscut). It's very difficult task to teach the Metric system in a country that everything else is Imperial. Even the British that changed to Metric some 15 years ago, are still measuring distances (road signs) in Miles and still use both systems for drill bits or router bits...it not easy but good luck. niki
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05-07-2007, 05:00 AM	#13
harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,320 View harrysin's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi Niki, I know that I'm deviating from sawdust, but I, and I'm sure other members of the forum would be interested in knowing a little more about you, for instance, what is you're age and what kind of work did you do and what took you to Poland. Please don't feel embarrassed if you prefer not to answer such questions, simply ignore the request and carry on as normal. Like you, I have used both Imperial and metric systems, having arrived in Australia at age 32 also to the Imperial system but this started to change to metric from 14th February 1966 and took quite a few years to complete, but let's face it Niki, isn't metric so much easier? Regarding the English language, I'm now age 73 and could not possibly have sent this message without the help of the spell-checker. I'm sure that we all look forward to many more posts from you. __________________ *Harry*
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05-07-2007, 02:49 PM	#16
simplenik Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 228 View simplenik's Gallery	Report This Post! BJ Google is my home page, it opens very quick with Opera. I know the meaning of 50~100 Kanji's. It's not enough to read or understand so much but, I don't have problems with the spoken language and the Japanese are so kind to show and explain everything you want. Actually, the day after tomorrow I'm flying to japan so I will be missing you for 12 days. I must see what new routers Hitachi came-up with, just joking....I'm going for a wedding. Harry Without writing my "Resume", from the age of 16 I'm in aviation. First, as an aircraft mechanic in the Air force till the age of 20 and than in EL-AL (Israeli air line), Yes, yes, the good old Boeing 707 and 747 (they are Imperial). After 13 years as a mechanic (and supervisor/inspector) I made a Flight Engineer license and I worked as FE for the next 23 years (the last 11 years in Japan for "Japan Air System") till I decided to retire at the age of 56 while still able to play 3 sets singles tennis. We moved to Poland 3 years ago because my wife has family here and mainly, because it's still very cheap to live here. I'm 63 year old now and spend my time between home DIY, garden (just helping my wife...I'm not allowed to touch anything) and of course woodworking, hobby that I started 12 years ago in Japan. Being familiar to both Imperial and Metric, the Metric is much easier of course, and even the Americans knew what they are doing when they divided the Dollar into 100 Cents and not 16, 32, 64 or 128 but, it's very difficult to change old habits of a nation of 350 Million guys. Best Regards niki
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05-08-2007, 01:26 AM	#17
harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,320 View harrysin's Gallery	Report This Post! Well Joe, I must confess that when I first joined the forum I got the impression that you were a small thin grumpy old man! However, after visiting you're web site I realised that you were in fact a great big cuddly softy!!!!! For the curious, take a peep at: www.woodworkstuff.net __________________ *Harry*
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05-08-2007, 01:40 AM	#18
harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,320 View harrysin's Gallery	Report This Post! Thank you Niki for that background information which explains you're mechanical aptitude. I think if between us we could just convert the wood and metalworkers to metric it would be a good start and they would owe us a debt of gratitude! Enjoy you're holiday and say mazeltov to the bride and groom from downunder __________________ *Harry*
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05-08-2007, 11:06 AM	#19
bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,256 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi Harry At one time the USA was going to switch over to the Metic System but found out it would be a Nightmare ,not to talk about the billions of US dollars it would cost and the Fed. Gov. would be the one that would nead to foot the bill....so it comes down to the bottom line like most things now days.... We have slowly started moving to the metic system in some things like liquids and food items. But it will be a long time for the other items because of the cost of replacing so many items and I hope they don't try driving on the wrong side of the road that would be a real nightmare LOL ,not to say anythng about driving upside down trick. LOL. Have a good one Harry Bj __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J.
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