Leaving the mod community

[tattoosteve99]

After a lot of thinking, I've decided to completely stop modding SAKs. For now it's too time consuming and expensive. I started doing this to have fun and make a few bucks in the process. Now it's just consuming my time to much and I need to focus on family. I'll still be around for advice if needed, but as my sig line now says "retired modder". It's been great fun learning and modding but it's time hang up the tool belt.

[jrp316]

Although I've never been a client, your mods that I've seen are quite impressive (my favorite was the Super Soldier). Perhaps in lieu of full on retiring, you could do mods whenever the mood hits you and offer them up for sale?

[Metropolicity]

You'll be back...they always come back.

[tattoosteve99]

You'll be back...they always come back.

Not always. Scibeer stopped and no one has seen him. Evil510 also.

[Metropolicity]

You'll be back...they always come back.

Not always. Scibeer stopped and no one has seen him. Evil510 also.

Fine then..YOU'LL be back

[82brutus]

Well don't disappear completely.  We definitely need your expertise and knowledge. 

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[nj2656]

Wish I had the opportunity to get one of yours. Glad your not leaving all together.

[TMFKAMJ]

  never had one of your mods (due to lack of money) but I loved the super soldier but family is more important than tools

[papercut]

I understand the time crunch, it is a real thing.  I am sorry to have contributed to your stress level. 

If you come back, you can double your rates, that way knuckleheads like me have to think twice before proposing any hairbrained ideas.   :p  (If not double, then at least raise 50%, seriously)

Great work btw, you should set up a Steve Mod thread where you post your best models.  it would be cool to review.

Cheers 

[tattoosteve99]

I can never leave MTO. Too many good friends here, and the laid back atmosphere is perfect.

[tosh]

Hey Steve

You okay buddy.

But I think I know what you mean - family life is just so precious, We all take it for granted. Everytime I'm on this forum, my young son (5yr old) totally leaves me be. He knows that I'm just totally consumed by what I'm reading and that's nothing proud to say. It's actually making me feel pretty smurf now just thinking about it to be honest.

Childhood really is a blink of an eye - then it's over and will NEVER return   NOT EVER ....regardless of how much we learn or aquire later in life.

We must ALL remember that we can't go back - So Don't Miss It !!

All the best to you Steve
I'm sure we'll all still keep in touch. 

Nick   

[tosh]

BTW

On the subjet of retired modders...

Anyone heard from Neil Bee?

I note his EDC shop is empty and no recent activity on the forum - I hope everythings okay.
He lives not far from me, 40 miles or so.

[Taxi Dad]

I've only seen your work on here sir, but i must admit i was impressed.  couldn't you give up something else.... sleeping perhaps ? it's a shame for the forum to lose such tallent 

[Syph007]

Oh man believe me I understand how balancing it all takes alot out of a person.  I have a 5 day a week 8 hr a day day job, I come home for 'family' time until 8 when I put the little guy (now 2 yrs old) to bed, then I head into the shop and usually work until 11. 

I still really love modding though and you know you'll get some idea you have an itch to try, then you'll be back tinkering.  Its the draw.. to see if you can figure out something cool, or something noone else has thought of yet.    You'll still have to make something else in the 84mm size since Im still sending you a set of BO'd cadet parts.   

[lowtech]

To me, there is - like with most things - two sides to this.

The good side is you have set your priorities right, imho. As a Bonus, you quit while you were still having fun, so your memories are hopefully joyful.

The "bad" side is that you quit modding - But that´s only bad for us - and maybe not even that, maybe somebody else will now feel the need to step up and find his/her way into modding more than just his/her own stuff, so it would be a win for our little community.

And lastly, if i may add this although being a Newbie, it´s a win that we may still participate from your knowledge and have you here as a friendly and nice part of the community.

[nuphoria]

BTW

On the subjet of retired modders...

Anyone heard from Neil Bee?

I note his EDC shop is empty and no recent activity on the forum - I hope everythings okay.
He lives not far from me, 40 miles or so.

He's ok, just a busy bee with real life etc. I know he has things going on which keep him from spending much time here these days, but no doubt we'll see him when he has time

[AHB]

He's ok, just a busy bee with real life etc. I know he has things going on which keep him from spending much time here these days, but no doubt we'll see him when he has time

I do miss the Hivestar..

[Sparky415]

I do hope your not retired for good Steve 

Sometimes jobs and hobbies benefit from a break so I’m hoping you pick your tools up when the time is right for you 

[AimlessWanderer]

Steve, there's no "in" or "out" from the community ... just "resting". Take it as it comes mate, and I wish you the best with everything 

[kirk13]

I'm lucky to have one of your custom jobs...it's done a lot of UK online knife shops out of a lot of money ,and works with me everyday.

Whether your modding or not,your a very important part of MTo Steve

[crackout]

I hope you'll keep modding stuff just for fun and delight us with your amazing high-quality mods.

[JAfromMn]

I'm one more lucky member that owns one of your modds.

I think you just need a break but I hope you enjoy your retirement Sir.

its good to know you'll still be here to help us.

you rock Steve.

Take it easy my friend.

[JAfromMn]

Perhaps in lieu of full on retiring, you could do mods whenever the mood hits you and offer them up for sale?

I think this is a great idea.

 In your own good time.

[Heinz Doofenshmirtz]

I can never leave MTO. Too many good friends here, and the laid back atmosphere is perfect.

  I'll always count you as one of my best friends here on MT.O Steve!  Your advice has been invaluable and I'm proud to own two of your mods!   

[dks]

you will be back... just charge enough to make it worth your trouble   

On a different note, as of now, all of Steve's work becomes collectible, for the lucky people who have it !!

[borgwarrior]

Steve,

Thanks for the amazing mod you've done for me. Everyone loves, and wants the Super Soldier! ( I literally have to look after the SAK in my friends vicinity... )

Though I understand your reason to stop making more, I sincerely hope, that one day you'll be back as a modder. (I have some ideas shaping for a new SAK, but that's not the issue here. )

And don't forget, family first! I know, my family fell apart around me, so trust me, being alone sucks big time.

[Craig]

BTW

On the subjet of retired modders...

Anyone heard from Neil Bee?

I note his EDC shop is empty and no recent activity on the forum - I hope everythings okay.
He lives not far from me, 40 miles or so.

He's ok, just a busy bee with real life etc. I know he has things going on which keep him from spending much time here these days, but no doubt we'll see him when he has time

Glad to hear he's OK 

Whether you're modding or not, I'm pleased you're staying with us Steve 

[tattoosteve99]

Well I think I may start back soon. It's so nice to see all the wonderful creations here and not be part of it . So not back yet but soon. Besides what am I going to do with all these parts if I don't???

[kirk13]

Well I think I may start back soon. It's so nice to see all the wonderful creations here and not be part of it . So not back yet but soon. Besides what am I going to do with all these parts if I don't???

Sell them to Grumpy!

[sawman]

Well I think I may start back soon. It's so nice to see all the wonderful creations here and not be part of it . So not back yet but soon. Besides what am I going to do with all these parts if I don't???

It'd be great to have you back