Although I'm fairly new around here, I've found most of Jacobs posts interesting and I do tend to agree with his basic
reaction to some of the sharpening posts as too much money and not enough skills.
He gives his honest opinion, but sadly, with both barrels on occasions.
A member mentioned the post concerning the fairly battered table, left to the poster by his Grandfather,
As I recall when Jacob suggested the poster to "Burn it"! I don't think that anyone was aware of its significance to the poster, as in being left by Grandad, whom had, (at the time) recently deceased.
Any other occasion, Not bothering with the top may well have been other members thoughts, but of course jacob said what he said.
I think he's a valuable one off asset to the forum, and as long as the Mods are prepared to "wind his neck in" sometimes,
I, for one, would be happy to watch out for his knowledge, advice and the odd snipe, on future posts.
I'd like to point out I don't know the man or where he lives, and he does not owe me any money.
Regards Rodders