Glad to have found this forum!

[Corky]

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!

Best,

Corky

[RichardHarris123]

Hello and welcome from Leeds, England. 

[Nucejoe]

Welcome to this friendly forum.  

 

[eccentric59]

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.  

[Corky]

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!

[oldhippy]

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

We all look forward to your contributions and continued involvement. 

[Jon]

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.

[Corky]

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!