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Post by anisotropy on Nov 5, 2009 9:33:18 GMT -6
I found my way here from ww.com and just thought I'd post an intro since I wasn't very active over there at all, mostly a lurker. In fact, over the last 2 years, I've spent much more time thinking about woodworking than actually doing anything due to work/family/school restraints. I hope that changes soon and that this forum will be a great place to share my journey.
I'm 32 years old, from NJ born and raised, married nearly 10 years with a 6 year old son. By education I was an engineer for several years (materials science) until I got burned out by the system and went into something I truly loved - teaching. I teach HS physics and engineering at the same private HS I went to as a student. I also coach freshman football.
Anyway enough about me. I hope to contribute as much to here as I take away, even with my very limited knowledge about the topic right now.
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Post by TDHofstetter on Nov 5, 2009 9:40:43 GMT -6
THERE's an imaginative name - a highly uncommon word! "With the Grain".  Good to meet ya, "An". |
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Post by anisotropy on Nov 5, 2009 9:53:01 GMT -6
you know, Tim, I've always loved the word since my exposure to it in my engineering classes. I love the notion of things being directionally dependent rather than the same everywhere. I've always likened it to the idea of "What you see depends on where you stand" and in all of these years, I've never considered the fact that wood in an anisotropic material!
Thanks for the insight!
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Post by Joe Lyddon on Nov 5, 2009 10:00:02 GMT -6
Hi Sean! Welcome Aboard!Glad we were able to get you out of your cuckoon! ;D ;D  |
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Post by sawduster on Nov 5, 2009 12:17:43 GMT -6
you know, Tim, I've always loved the word since my exposure to it in my engineering classes. I love the notion of things being directionally dependent rather than the same everywhere. I've always likened it to the idea of "What you see depends on where you stand" and in all of these years, I've never considered the fact that wood in an anisotropic material! Thanks for the insight! One of the exciting ideas in physics to me is that the act of observing causes change. |
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Post by admin on Nov 5, 2009 14:51:10 GMT -6
Welcome!
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Post by Leo Voisine on Nov 5, 2009 16:39:50 GMT -6
Sean, - WELCOME here - glad you joined up with us.
We need more engineers.
Leo
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Post by lexrex on Nov 6, 2009 6:12:32 GMT -6
Welcome Sean, thanks for the background!
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Post by elizabeth on Nov 6, 2009 8:30:52 GMT -6
Sean, welcome. Glad we have another teacher on board.
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Post by CajunRider on Nov 7, 2009 5:06:12 GMT -6
Welcome Sean.
The world needs more science teachers!!!
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