Hobbists in Minnesota?

Hyperprapor · Apr 30, 2019

Hi,
I moved to MN recently. And I have a lot of free time and interest in machining, so, if anyone wants to have some spare hands, or help in builds - I'm all in. I moved from Russia, so - building was a theoretical before, for me, because of very restrictive laws. Now, it's a form of volunteering and way to meet new people, chat, share experience and so on.

lkydvl · May 7, 2019

where are you in MN?

Hyperprapor · May 8, 2019

lkydvl said:
where are you in MN?

Brooklyn Park. It's a little north from Twin Cities.

lkydvl · May 8, 2019

nutz...I am in SW MN near the Iowa border.

Hyperprapor · May 8, 2019

Yeah, pretty far.
It looks like there's not so many builders in MN at all.

M.B. Naegle · May 8, 2019

Unless you're specifically interested in Gunsmithing, you might try the Antique and/or Rebuilders sub-forums on here. Those guys might be able to use some extra hands.

Hyperprapor · May 8, 2019

Not only. Aviation, boats, cars, bikes. I'm into any mechanics, honestly. My main degree is heavy machinery design. But mostly i worked in IT, and mechanics and machinery is a hobby. Woodworking as well, though. The pergola I've built back in Russia:

Jerry · May 9, 2019

Would this be Russian collusion?

Hyperprapor · May 9, 2019

Well, if you plan to run for president not as a socialist in future... that could be considered as disadvantage.

Milland · May 9, 2019

That's quite a move, from Russia to Minnesota. If you don't mind my asking, what brought you here? What do you think of the new country?

Hyperprapor · May 10, 2019

Curiosity mostly. And I take a break from Russian bullshit, pardon my French. I like MN, for sure. Nice nature, good infrastructure, very nice people. I'm only 3 months here, though, so not so much seen yet.

Rob F. · May 10, 2019

Hyperprapor said:
Curiosity mostly. And I take a break from Russian bullshit, pardon my French. I like MN, for sure. Nice nature, good infrastructure, very nice people. I'm only 3 months here, though, so not so much seen yet.

Welcome to PM and also to USA :cheers:

What sort of BS did you leave behind? I ask because there is no shortage of BS here. Maybe the grass is greener on the other side of the fence?

Hyperprapor · May 10, 2019

Rob F. said:
Welcome to PM and also to USA
What sort of BS did you leave behind? I ask because there is no shortage of BS here. Maybe the grass is greener on the other side of the fence?

Oh. There's pretty long list. What comes to my mind first:
Recent tax hikes.
10 year economy stagnation.
Internet regulations - there's a widespread censorship, and it gets worse.
-25% of gun owners for the last year only (down from 6 million to less than 4.5).
Anti-west rhetoric intensifies.
Corruption. (up to 70% of budget go god knows where).
Overrepresented government in economy. 75% of all companies are government owned or under control.

I thought about a vertical mill for myself, to make some fun projects. Aluminum stock for CZ 455 for example. But all that stuff...

Walla.Knives · May 17, 2019

Hey guys I live in Minnesota too. I’m in Minneapolis. Im not a gunsmith, but I do have and shoot firearms. I was in the army and learned some basic gunsmithing stuff there.

These days I’m a knife maker. Anyway I’m new to the forum, but I’ve been really interested in learning how to use mills to make parts and tools for knife making. And always looking to meet new people with similar hobbies!

SteveF · May 17, 2019

Hyperprapor said:
Not only. Aviation, boats, cars, bikes. I'm into any mechanics, honestly. My main degree is heavy machinery design. But mostly i worked in IT, and mechanics and machinery is a hobby. Woodworking as well, though. The pergola I've built back in Russia:
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You might want to check out:

Find a Chapter

The Minnesota Car Enthusiast Club

About | The Guild of Metalsmiths

There is also a web site called Meetup.com You can search for clubs in your area for some of those things you have mentioned.

Steve

Hyperprapor · May 20, 2019

Walla.Knives said:
Hey guys I live in Minnesota too. I’m in Minneapolis. Im not a gunsmith, but I do have and shoot firearms. I was in the army and learned some basic gunsmithing stuff there.

These days I’m a knife maker. Anyway I’m new to the forum, but I’ve been really interested in learning how to use mills to make parts and tools for knife making. And always looking to meet new people with similar hobbies!

What kind of knives? Blacksmithing or you prefer to work with half-done blades?
Mills are nice, just require too much space.

Hyperprapor · May 20, 2019

SteveF said:
You might want to check out:

Find a Chapter

The Minnesota Car Enthusiast Club

About | The Guild of Metalsmiths

There is also a web site called Meetup.com You can search for clubs in your area for some of those things you have mentioned.

Steve

Thanks. Is guild of metallsmiths still active? Their site is pretty old.
Meetup is a very interesting, much obliged.

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