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ziadel · 01-09-2005, 04:57 PM

so, as you may or may not know, I am a student at Modern Welding school, needless to say, I love welding, my instructors have thrown all their knowledge at me, I've learned a lot about something I REALLY enjoy doing. I've got a few months left, and I wanted to get them each a little something just because, ya know? they've all worked their asses off. I was thinking nice pocket knives or something, but I would like it to be something I could get engraved with their names, and that would prolly ruin most good knives, I really dunno tho..

so anyone got any ideas?

maleficent · 01-09-2005, 05:06 PM

Is there anything you could make for them -- to show off what you have learned, and apply it?

I'm sure most, if not all of your teachers would be grateful just to read what you wrote. That they taught you something, and you've learned. and you appreciate them.

snowy · 01-09-2005, 05:23 PM

www.thingsremembered.com is the website for the store, Things Remembered, which has a lot of personalized gift items. They've got a wide selection of things, so even if you don't find what you want there, perhaps it will give you some ideas.

ziadel · 01-09-2005, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by maleficent

Is there anything you could make for them -- to show off what you have learned, and apply it?

yes there is, but not anything they could'nt make for themselves, and besides which, I'd much rather give them something practical they can have with them everyday, and I demonstrate my understanding of their teachings by getting my certifications, something that guys who have been welding for a decade or more who come in off the street cannot get.

so I dunno, the knives on thingsremembered dont impress me...
anyone know if anyone out there can engrave a benchmade knife? or one of comperable quality?

wolf · 01-09-2005, 05:49 PM

I thought this was pretty cool.... but I don't know your price range.

http://www.belt-buckle-knife.com/

ziadel · 01-09-2005, 05:53 PM

I'd like to keep it around 100-150 for each teacher....

the belt buckle knife is cool, but not practical for a welder, ya gotta get in weird positions sometimes, and that thing would hurt

Grancey · 01-09-2005, 07:41 PM

I gave my husband this pocket knife that I purchased from a jewelry store. The handle is mother-of-pearl with a small engravable area near the hinge. There was enough room for initials to be engraved but not a full name. This would be in your price range. The initials have worn over time, but that's because he still carries it every day.

<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/Grancey/pocketknife.jpg">

ziadel · 01-09-2005, 07:52 PM

I'm not a huge fan of Gerber knives, and I'd want any knife I gave them to have a thumb stud and a pocket clip... while that is a very verty nice knife, on a job you'd lose that in no time...

I know it prolly sounds like I'm being an ass, but I want something perfect, or as close to perfect as possible...

warrrreagl · 01-10-2005, 08:09 PM

It's a shame that teacher didn't teach you graciousness. And yes, you sound like you're being an ass.

ziadel · 01-11-2005, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by warrrreagl

It's a shame that teacher didn't teach you graciousness. And yes, you sound like you're being an ass.

whelp, like I said, its Modern Welding school, MOdern charm school is three blocks down

The_wall · 01-11-2005, 03:05 PM

You should've specified this stuff when you asked for suggestions

ziadel · 01-11-2005, 03:52 PM

well sorry, but I did find out that benchmade will do engraving on their knives...

anyone have any idea which benchmade to get them?

sorry if I came off like an ass, but thats me, you'll all learn to only pay attention to half of what I say half the time soon enough

warrrreagl · 01-11-2005, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ziadel

whelp, like I said, its Modern Welding school, MOdern charm school is three blocks down

Whelp?

You started this thread asking for help. The least you could do when someone offers help is to show appreciation and gratitude, even if it's not exactly what you want. Or get used to being ignored on TFP.

Konichiwaneko · 01-11-2005, 06:33 PM

find out how many years they have been a teacher and make something that represents that number.

Nothing tells you how much you respect them other then something you made with what they teach you, and also a representation of your respect and understanding for what they do.

It's like when someone ask me what you should get a girl for your one year, I say a dozen roses and a watch not because it's cliche but because 12 is a the resounding number between the two.

Demeter · 01-12-2005, 06:03 AM

I would try and do personal gifts for your teachers. The teacher who was always late-a watch, the one who never went anywhere without a coffee mug-a java-inspired gift basket, the one who told funny stories of his kids-picture frames, etc. Just a thought...

01-09-2005, 04:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
ziadel Myrmidon Location: In the twilight and mist.	need a gift ideas for my teachers so, as you may or may not know, I am a student at Modern Welding school, needless to say, I love welding, my instructors have thrown all their knowledge at me, I've learned a lot about something I REALLY enjoy doing. I've got a few months left, and I wanted to get them each a little something just because, ya know? they've all worked their asses off. I was thinking nice pocket knives or something, but I would like it to be something I could get engraved with their names, and that would prolly ruin most good knives, I really dunno tho.. so anyone got any ideas? __________________ Ron Paul '08 Vote for Freedom Go ahead and google Dr. Ron Paul. You'll like what you read.

01-09-2005, 05:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
maleficent Junkie Moderator Emeritus Location: Chicago	Is there anything you could make for them -- to show off what you have learned, and apply it? I'm sure most, if not all of your teachers would be grateful just to read what you wrote. That they taught you something, and you've learned. and you appreciate them. __________________ Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less.

01-09-2005, 05:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
snowy Kick Ass Kunoichi Location: Oregon	www.thingsremembered.com is the website for the store, Things Remembered, which has a lot of personalized gift items. They've got a wide selection of things, so even if you don't find what you want there, perhaps it will give you some ideas. __________________ If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau

01-09-2005, 05:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
wolf Ravenous Location: Right Behind You	I thought this was pretty cool.... but I don't know your price range. http://www.belt-buckle-knife.com/ __________________ Thousands of years ago, cats were worshipped as Gods. Cats have never forgotten this.

01-09-2005, 05:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
ziadel Myrmidon Location: In the twilight and mist.	I'd like to keep it around 100-150 for each teacher.... the belt buckle knife is cool, but not practical for a welder, ya gotta get in weird positions sometimes, and that thing would hurt __________________ Ron Paul '08 Vote for Freedom Go ahead and google Dr. Ron Paul. You'll like what you read.

01-09-2005, 07:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
Grancey Life's short, gotta hurry... Location: land of pit vipers	I gave my husband this pocket knife that I purchased from a jewelry store. The handle is mother-of-pearl with a small engravable area near the hinge. There was enough room for initials to be engraved but not a full name. This would be in your price range. The initials have worn over time, but that's because he still carries it every day. <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/Grancey/pocketknife.jpg"> __________________ Quiet, mild-mannered souls might just turn out to be roaring lions of two-fisted cool.

01-09-2005, 07:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
ziadel Myrmidon Location: In the twilight and mist.	I'm not a huge fan of Gerber knives, and I'd want any knife I gave them to have a thumb stud and a pocket clip... while that is a very verty nice knife, on a job you'd lose that in no time... I know it prolly sounds like I'm being an ass, but I want something perfect, or as close to perfect as possible... __________________ Ron Paul '08 Vote for Freedom Go ahead and google Dr. Ron Paul. You'll like what you read.

01-10-2005, 08:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
warrrreagl pinche vato Location: backwater, Third World, land of cotton	It's a shame that teacher didn't teach you graciousness. And yes, you sound like you're being an ass. __________________ Living is easy with eyes closed.

01-11-2005, 03:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
The_wall Psycho Location: Rhode Island biatches!	You should've specified this stuff when you asked for suggestions __________________ "We do what we like and we like what we do!"~andrew Wk Procrastinate now, don't put off to the last minute.

01-11-2005, 03:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
ziadel Myrmidon Location: In the twilight and mist.	well sorry, but I did find out that benchmade will do engraving on their knives... anyone have any idea which benchmade to get them? sorry if I came off like an ass, but thats me, you'll all learn to only pay attention to half of what I say half the time soon enough __________________ Ron Paul '08 Vote for Freedom Go ahead and google Dr. Ron Paul. You'll like what you read.

01-11-2005, 06:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
Konichiwaneko The Dreaded Pixel Nazi Location: Inside my camera	find out how many years they have been a teacher and make something that represents that number. Nothing tells you how much you respect them other then something you made with what they teach you, and also a representation of your respect and understanding for what they do. It's like when someone ask me what you should get a girl for your one year, I say a dozen roses and a watch not because it's cliche but because 12 is a the resounding number between the two. __________________ Hesitate. Pull me in. Breath on breath. Skin on skin. Loving deep. Falling fast. All right here. Let this last. Here with our lips locked tight. Baby the time is right for us... to forget about us.

01-12-2005, 06:03 AM	#15 (permalink)
Demeter Psycho	I would try and do personal gifts for your teachers. The teacher who was always late-a watch, the one who never went anywhere without a coffee mug-a java-inspired gift basket, the one who told funny stories of his kids-picture frames, etc. Just a thought...