There are at least two of us that speak French, Bruno and myself. I think
Don in Calgary can get himself into trouble in a Montreal bar as well......

Earlier there was a reference to "caouthchouc". That is the French word for
rubber (the material). In French Canada, it is a colloquialism for "Rubbers"
(the overshoes).

I know of no link to woodworking tools.

Ed in Ottawa, where rain is scarce.

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