Tom Kraus

[Tom Kraus]

Hi everyone, name is Tom Kraus, I am 60 years old and live on Long Lake, just above Spokane, WA. I have had a wood shop at my residence for over 30 years. I have many wood related interests, (just like to make shavings and dust!). I have made many items in a wide range of topics, from small ornaments to large cabinets and furniture. I have been turning for quite some time, making ornaments, bowls, yarn bowls. Looking to take turning to the next step and design some different, as well as more difficult items, would like to get into mixed media as well, (wood and epoxy). Glad to be here!! I also have many interests not wood related...Fishing is a big one, sports memorabilia. Blessings to you all!

 

[John Torchick]

Welcome! Lots of ways to use turnings for woodworking, cabinetry, etc.

 

[Tom Kraus]

Thank you John!

 

[Aaron Harris]

Nice-Is that a smallie you're holding? I love fly-fishing for bass and trout!

 

[Tom Kraus]

Hi Aaron....yes, a BIG smallie. State record is 8.75, she is 8.3....Like Don Adams as agent 86...."missed it by that much!"
Springtime these things are ravenous! Many different fly patterns will bring on a bite.

 

[Aaron Harris]

Cool, sometimes when I don't have time to get up to my beloved North Carolina mountains, I fish a couple of local rivers, mainly for spotted bass and the occasional small-jaws, though I've never caught one even remotely that big! My theory is that they hit flies so easily around here because nobody else fishes for bass with flies that I've seen.

 

[Gerald Lawrence]

Welcome to the forum. Sounds like you are well into the habit.

 

[Tom Kraus]

Hi Gerald...Thank you very much. I try and get my fix most every day. Tried therapy to get cured, all I end up doing is converting psychiatrists to woodworkers! HAHA
Blessings to you

 

[Lamar Wright]

Welcome to the forum Tom!

 

[Tom Kraus]

Thank you Lamar!

 

[Bill Boehme]

Welcome aboard, Tom. Very nice big SMB and nice smile on your face.