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5146 jim wallbridge <wallbrid@s...> 1996‑09‑03 Bio jim wallbridge
I am very late but here is my bio 

I was born and brought up in Edmonton, Alberta.  We had a well equipped
shop but most of my time there was taken up with the lathe and jig saw. 
Dad still says that I wouldn’t do anything unless it could be done on a
power tool but he was not that much different.  After graduation from
the university of Alberta I moved to Windsor, Ontario where I obtained a
Masters.  After spending a year in New Zealand  and getting married
(Pam) we moved to Alberta for good.  I could again have a shop and
accumulate tools. but now used a mix with the emphases on hand tools. 
Two primary interests furniture (primarily Queen Anne and Early
Georgian) and tool making, when I could get time away from northern
projects (Pipelines and Tar Sands Plants. Similar split to that of James
Krenov although I will never reach his skill level  In 1980 I set up my
own Consulting Company (metallurgical engineering), the next year we had
a daughter (Susan)  and two years later Pam left although we remain best
friends.  My health took a major turn for the worth at this time
eventually resulting in my going onto a disability  pension.  As a
result I have not done much woodworking in the last few years although
keeping my interest up with reading and minor projects.  Other interests
include camping and fly fishing.  
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jim wallbridge



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