Joe Bottigliere

Wow! Thanks for sharing that. I agree, not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing. If LV keeps the processes and quality but increases production, it can be a very good thing. But if they were just buying up the competition to remove them from the market, very bad thing. I personally have several Hock blades and chip breakers and love their performance. It would be a shame to lose that option.

I second that!
Nice job on the build and on the presentation, Bill. Thanks.

Hope all is well with him and Iris.

Yea, Tom. I agree with Charlie. Don’t let it go unless you have absolutely no other option. Unless you can guarantee that you will never use a piece of wood small enough to fall into that divot, I think you should get Delta to fix the issue.

Really? You read an entire book about rust!? Why am I surprised?

Congratulations on your ribbon, Joe Maday! Well deserved. A very beautiful piece, well executed.

… I call dibs on the first ride …

Quite true boys! Great show everyone. My compliments to all those who made it happen and happen so well. There were many who made this work but a special thanks to Bill Leonhardt for seeing this through.

Clean-up was amazing. MASH units have nothing on you guys. A personal thanks to all of you who helped me break down and load up my truck. I’d still be there if not for you guys. And as always, great to work alongside by buddies Daryl and Woody.

Here’s to next year!

So now we are introducing grease into this process?

Mike, do yourself a favor. Ditch the wood and use plastic.