On 24 Jun 2003 at 15:39, Greg Peters wrote:

> Greetings. I have turned off the lurk mode and would like to
> introduce myself.

Welcome, welcome!

>  I bought so many saws I had to build a saw rack

I just happen to be in the finishing steps of enclosing my old saw rack,
turning it into a saw cabinet - and I realize I'll have to build at
least two, if not three more... but I know a few Galoots who make my
little assortment look small...

> Hand saws that are properly shaped, sharpened, and set are incredible.

Amen, brudder.

>  I learned the care and feeding of your own handsaws is ridiculously
>  simple.

Y'know, I gotta get to this soon. The vast majority of my assortment are
in need of serious attention in this department. But I just for one
reason or another haven't ever gotten around to trying my hand at
sharpening saws. Some sort of mental block. Your message encourages me.
I'll give it a go soon.

> I stalk flea markets, estate sales and garage sales like a criminal;
> "Antique Store" is no longer a euphamism for "$#!+ to Dust Store".

Heh heh. But the proper spelling is "Anteek maul"

> I learned that you can make beautiful things without electric
> tools....

Isn't that neat? I'm constantly discovering that meself.

> http://www.chem.memphis.edu/faculty/peters/toolchest.htm

Nice.

> I am now in the process of updating my workbench

I've been in that process pretty much since I built it a few years back.
And likely will continue to be until I either just build a totally new
one, or more likely, when I take my dirt nap.

> I've successfully shirked my work responsibilities for the day; it's
> quitting time somewhere on the globe. Time to pop open a Guinness and
> find a seat on the porch. Should your travels bring you to Memphis
> area, know there's a Galoot with a large back porch, a fridge full of
> beer and plenty of chairs.

Thanks for the entertaining and well-written introduction!

And what him say also goes for me here in the area of Richmond, VA - if
any of y'all make it down here, you'd best let me know!

- Bill Taggart
- At home in Glen Allen, VA, USA