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What do you do?

Out of curiosity, I am wondering what line of work each of us are in or was in.

As for me, I run the manufacturing end of Roseburrough Tool Co. in Orange, CA. A privately owned company.
Since 1949 this company has been making concrete, masonry, asphalt & plastering hand tools(trowels, floats..etc). My largest competitors are Marshalltown Tool, and Kraft Tools. Both of these companies are located in the Midwest, but have been importing the majority of their tools from Asia. I can vouch for Marshalltown's wood darbies, because they buy them from me.

Well that is a little bit about how I afford my hobby. How about you?

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on May 19, 2013 at 14:49

Nice way to get to know one another Brad, I like it. Donnie remodels homes and I am a banker

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Permalink Reply by J.J. Smith III on May 19, 2013 at 15:08

Howdy y'all. I worked as a Corrections Lieutenant in a state prison, before retiring.

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Permalink Reply by Bob Andrews on May 19, 2013 at 15:32

Thirty two years as a Union Bricklayer. I'm sending in the papers for my Pension Application tomorrow. I've been selling knives as a Distributor for Great Eastern Cutlery in my spare time for the last four years. I will now devote most of my time to that.

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Permalink Reply by Brad T. on May 19, 2013 at 16:09

Someone familiar with the type of product I manufacture. Although not familiar with my company. Good luck with you 2nd career.

Bob Andrews said:

Thirty two years as a Union Bricklayer. I'm sending in the papers for my Pension Application tomorrow. I've been selling knives as a Distributor for Great Eastern Cutlery in my spare time for the last four years. I will now devote most of my time to that.

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Permalink Reply by Brad T. on May 19, 2013 at 16:12

With a nickname like uncle whiskers, I would have never guessed you were a corrections officer.

J.J. Smith III said:

Howdy y'all. I worked as a Corrections Lieutenant in a state prison, before retiring.

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Permalink Reply by Brad T. on May 19, 2013 at 16:15

You both still work? Where do you find the time? The website, the tradeshows & a day job.

Jan Carter said:

Nice way to get to know one another Brad, I like it. Donnie remodels homes and I am a banker

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Permalink Reply by Lee Smith on May 19, 2013 at 16:15

I work on airplane parts. Machine operator. Been doing it for 25 years.

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Permalink Reply by Brad T. on May 19, 2013 at 16:20

A skilled machine operator. I admire the skill of processing a piece of raw stock into an intricate part.

Lee Smith said:

I work on airplane parts. Machine operator. Been doing it for 25 years.

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Permalink Reply by Lee Smith on May 19, 2013 at 16:23

I've been running a waterjet for the last few years but I didn't figure anyone would know what it was.

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Permalink Reply by Jack Sowell on May 19, 2013 at 16:28

I'm a Chief Engineer for a dredging company.

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FeaturedPermalink Reply by Craig Henry on May 19, 2013 at 17:10

I retired early because of spine problems. I used to be a Technical Representative (repair man LOL!) for Xerox Corp. Cass works for a commercial insurance company.

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on May 19, 2013 at 17:28

My working career went by as follows. First, I was an Enforcement Agent for the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries, my next job, I was an Electrician for the Unerversity of Louisiana. While there, I went to class studying Refrigeration and electrical. My last and final job, found me working for the Saint Landry Parish School Board, as head of the department that included, Commercial refrigeration, Commercial kitchen equpment, Air Conditioning [ Commercial and Residential], Appliances [commercial and residential] also some Electrical. I had a large crew, with some great guys. I worked there for 30 years. I retired at 100% of my salalery. I worked for the state, my whole life. Now days, I hunt and fish and grow a little garden.