Nothing youve written sounds like snot nosed kid from my point of view for whatever thats worth. I look forward to what you have to say and see your newish input to list (based on the Rivendells Ive seen) as someone to listen to and think about.
Agree with your take on Taylor. Have been looking hard at Albert Eisentraut, Ed Litton and landsharks as theyre all reasonably abundant here in East Bay (CA). Still trying to learn what quality fillet brazing is. Seems to me - conceptually - forming a lug out of molten freeflowing metal and applying labor to perfect a form deserves a whole lot more respect as a craft than it gets. Am impressed with "Albert and sons" work for reasons relating sort of/kind of to discussions about french bulders - they can do so many different things. Like to know more about Glenn Erickson and Mark Bulgier's work. Any sources of pictures for theirs?
Regards
Tom Rawson
Oakland, CA