I've also been a member of the luthierforum since 02/2004. Mario is a great guy and a good friend. The Luthierforum is where I got my initial inspiration to start building. Anyhow, both forums have a lot to offer. Great people running the forums and knowledgeable members ready to share their love of lutherie and their friendship. Being a newbie, I need all the help I can get.
I see a lot of the same faces at both forums. I would feel like I was missing something if I didn't stop by both forums daily, and I would be----Snick