Howdy Jameson! Welcome!
Glad to know there's another member in Chucktown.
Just moved here last winter.
The guy you met was telling it true, you found the right place.
Let me know if I can help you with anything, and I'll see what I can do. My specialty is not honing that's for sure.
Still getting my shop and supplies and time in order, but when I do I'd like to help if you want.
Just start cramming info in, there's a crazy amount of learning available here!
Good luck. :)