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Hi!  I've recently gotten interested in repairing pocketwatches, and am delighted to have found some likeminded people.  In a previous life, I built acoustic guitars, and found online forums to be invaluable in learning really important tips.

I am a curious guy, always interested in learning new things, a father of three young adults, currently studying cybersecurity.

Looking forward to learning from all of you!

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Corky

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Welcome Corky. My great uncle used to build and repair violins and my uncle built guitars in his spare time. I tried both building and playing instruments a long time ago, but all I ended up doing was annoying the neighborhood cats. 😉 

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Thank you, all!  I am really looking forward to learning from you.  I am an obsessive hobbyist who loves nothing better than to "go deep" on an interesting topic and learn from experts.  eccentric, yes, guitar building was a fascinating pastime for some years for me, and I learned from a number of really experienced luthiers online in a similar forum.  Sadly, I moved and no longer have access to a full wood shop, so that's out.  But I think watch repair offers many of the same interests , while taking up less space!  Looking forward!

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Thank you for your introduction and welcome to this friendly forum.

We all look forward to your contributions and continued involvement. 

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Hi Corky, great to have you on board. I've got some pickups from a Mexican Stratocaster to fit and may need some help working out what position they go, so it's serendipity that you're here.

I know the are electrical, but you might know.

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17 minutes ago, Jon said:

Hi Corky, great to have you on board. I've got some pickups from a Mexican Stratocaster to fit and may need some help working out what position they go, so it's serendipity that you're here.

I know the are electrical, but you might know.

Jon, Thanks for the welcome.  I have not done a lot of work on electrics, but I have lots of access to very knowledgeable folks.  Happy to help!

 

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