Tyger's New Ryan Ross Bonnet

**Ryan Ross** · 16th February 12, 10:26 PM

Originally Posted by tyger

I now do the things that I do because they are, for the most part, anti-social, bohemian endeavors that, when gone about properly, puts me outside the mainstream culture without actually landing me in an institution.

Are you sure we're not related?

My grandmother's maiden name is Goodwin, you know.... and all of the Goodwin men are eccentric geniuses with good beards. Not kidding.

**zirrow** · 16th February 12, 10:53 PM

Originally Posted by rlloyd

I've been reading along with this topic all day. What have I learned? If I want to have my own forge, instead of just doing it in my backyard I should find a random flat spot in the woods somewhere!

a bottle of propane and a ton of fittings from the local Atwoods and you can get your crazy step-father involved in all kinds of shenanigans in your mom's back yard too

If you're interested in it yourself and don't want to go the coal route, just Google around for venturi forge burner and you'll find more ways to blow yourself up than you can ever imagine.

**Ryan Ross** · 16th February 12, 11:01 PM

...this is officially the coolest thread ever.

**rlloyd** · 16th February 12, 11:08 PM

Originally Posted by zirrow

a bottle of propane and a ton of fittings from the local Atwoods and you can get your crazy step-father involved in all kinds of shenanigans in your mom's back yard too

If you're interested in it yourself and don't want to go the coal route, just Google around for venturi forge burner and you'll find more ways to blow yourself up than you can ever imagine.

It's actually something I've contemplated doing, but feel like I should probably get back in better shape before attempting so as to not kill myself.

Back on the topic of Tyger and Ryan: the buckle and kilt pin (both by Tyger) I picked up at the STM back in mid-December are both great...I had actually been strongly considering ordering from him, then when I saw his work was offered at the museum I couldn't resist any longer.
I plan to order one of Ryan's bonnets very soon; pretty much the only reason I've not done so yet is I can't decide on a color.

**tyger** · 17th February 12, 05:57 AM

Originally Posted by piperdbh

Right. Like I said, stuff that matters.

Well, I cannot say that any of the things that I am doing now matters either.

To be honest, what I used to do full time mattered as much, or more, to others who produce the food that we eat. And that is a serious contribution-a matter that matters to us all, one way or the other.

Part-time involment in the sphere of animal health is still rewarding. I just think I want to see over the next hill, and the next, so I am ambling around seeking a path that does not lead to a bog hole.

**tyger** · 17th February 12, 06:00 AM

Originally Posted by Mickey

Love the bonnet, love the look.

And as an outsider, love the conversation going on here even more. Yawl are a strange bunch of dudes

You callin' us strange, and you live in St Louis? I am still chuckling, 38 seconds later, waiting on the "This forum requires that you wait 120 seconds between posts." Holy schmoly. Keep them hits comming, boys.

**tyger** · 17th February 12, 06:04 AM

Originally Posted by rlloyd

I've been reading along with this topic all day. What have I learned? If I want to have my own forge, instead of just doing it in my backyard I should find a random flat spot in the woods somewhere!

Naw, you should build wherever you want to build! Man, there are the coolest shops where guys hang out and visit their buddy who builds bamboo rods, or whatever. I just want a place where nobody hangs out but me. Once I get my fill of that, I might change the whole deal.

**tyger** · 17th February 12, 06:09 AM

Originally Posted by Ryan Ross

Are you sure we're not related?

My grandmother's maiden name is Goodwin, you know.... and all of the Goodwin men are eccentric geniuses with good beards. Not kidding.

Cripes! Relationship is beyond doubt. For sure.

All us Goodwin boys have beards, from the 60s man, no kidding. As far as genius: I wonder, every day, what bright idea is going to pester me. I love it too much!

Yeah, the Goodwins on my side cleared out of the Murphy area along with some Murphys around 1850. Nobody says why. They went on down to NW LA and NE Texas borderlands- no doubt to gain obscurity.

**tyger** · 17th February 12, 06:12 AM

Originally Posted by zirrow

a bottle of propane and a ton of fittings from the local Atwoods and you can get your crazy step-father involved in all kinds of shenanigans in your mom's back yard too

If you're interested in it yourself and don't want to go the coal route, just Google around for venturi forge burner and you'll find more ways to blow yourself up than you can ever imagine.

And, don't forget the acetylene...............................

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**tyger** · 17th February 12, 06:17 AM

Originally Posted by rlloyd

It's actually something I've contemplated doing, but feel like I should probably get back in better shape before attempting so as to not kill myself.

Back on the topic of Tyger and Ryan: the buckle and kilt pin (both by Tyger) I picked up at the STM back in mid-December are both great...I had actually been strongly considering ordering from him, then when I saw his work was offered at the museum I couldn't resist any longer.
I plan to order one of Ryan's bonnets very soon; pretty much the only reason I've not done so yet is I can't decide on a color.

Thanks for your puchase at the Scottish Tartans Museum Gift Shop. I must bring them more buckles, the stock is low.

Yes, you must get one of Ryans bonnets. Now, I have to tell you, this one that he most recently made for me is the kind of thing that you pretty much have to hold in your hands to appreciate. Photographs are OK, but the true feel of his work can only be appreciated by the signals that are sent from your fingers and hands to your brain. No kidding. Contrary to casual belief, you feel with your brain.