Greetings Gentle Galoots,

After lurking here for a couple of years, and being tired of
the flames on rec.norm, I thought that it was probably time
to de-lurk, andso...
I am a 50-something RN with a diverse past.  My father was a
Ham when I was very young so I grew up soldering and
tinkering.  In previous lives I've been a mechanic, wire
puller, driver, and worked with computers (you knew that was
coming).

Having a background of working with tools, it seemed only
natural that when I became interested in working in wood, I
would be drawn to the quiet side.  For that I have Walt
Henderson and my BIL, Geoff to thank.
Walt does demonstrations at the Claude Moore Farm
(www.1771.org), as does Eric, where I am a behind-the-scenes
volunteer.  I try not to distress Walt with my use of metal
bodied planes, but I fear that it is no use.  Geoff is a
cabinetmaker, having apprenticed, many years ago in one of
those Viking countries.  He is more tolerant of my planes,
but he still makes his own with DT'd soles rather than buy
something inferior.
Amazing work.
OTOH, my younger brother is the State Archaeologist for SC,
so I suppose my interest in the Old Ways *might* be genetic.

I'm married, again, and live in northern Virginia with the
LOML, Susan (a DOD computer specialist) and a 18 y.o.
daughter, Dana. With luck, we intend to move to WA after #1
daughter leaves college.  Having noticed a dearth of Old
Tools in that area, I'm trying to acquire (not collect) the
tools that I'll need when we do move to the left coast.
At present that means a few dozen Disstons, about 100
Stanley, M-F and other planes (what slope?), half a dozen
drawknives, a dozen spokeshaves, or so, and a small
boat-load of asstd chisels.  Of course, I also have a
miniscule  group of ancillary tools as well, and the luck
to know a talented blacksmith, Eric Zeig, who is willing to
make up froes, marking knives and other oddities for me with
little prompting.

I hope that hasn't put too many of you to sleep.  And now,
back to my spot under the Porch.
Dave Leader
-- 
daveldr@a...
American Association of Woodturners
http://www.woodturner.org
Capital Area Woodturners
http://www.capwoodturners.org/
PATINA - Potomac Area Tools and Industries Assoc
http://www.patinatools.org
M-WTCA - Mid-West Tool Collectors Assoc
http://www.mwtca.org/
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Dave,

Welcome!  It sounds like you're in the right
place.

Gary K
Close to Buffalo NY,  USA

P.S. Why so few drawknives?  ;-)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Leader" 
To: ; 

Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 12:42 PM
Subject: [OldTools] Bio & De-lurk

> Greetings Gentle Galoots,
>
> After lurking here for a couple of years, and being tired of
> the flames on rec.norm, I thought that it was probably time
> to de-lurk, andso...
> I am a 50-something RN with a diverse past.  My father was a
> Ham when I was very young so I grew up soldering and
> tinkering.  In previous lives I've been a mechanic, wire
> puller, driver, and worked with computers (you knew that was
> coming).
>
> Having a background of working with tools, it seemed only
> natural that when I became interested in working in wood, I
> would be drawn to the quiet side.  For that I have Walt
> Henderson and my BIL, Geoff to thank.
> Walt does demonstrations at the Claude Moore Farm
> (www.1771.org), as does Eric, where I am a behind-the-scenes
> volunteer.  I try not to distress Walt with my use of metal
> bodied planes, but I fear that it is no use.  Geoff is a
> cabinetmaker, having apprenticed, many years ago in one of
> those Viking countries.  He is more tolerant of my planes,
> but he still makes his own with DT'd soles rather than buy
> something inferior.
> Amazing work.
> OTOH, my younger brother is the State Archaeologist for SC,
> so I suppose my interest in the Old Ways *might* be genetic.
>
> I'm married, again, and live in northern Virginia with the
> LOML, Susan (a DOD computer specialist) and a 18 y.o.
> daughter, Dana. With luck, we intend to move to WA after #1
> daughter leaves college.  Having noticed a dearth of Old
> Tools in that area, I'm trying to acquire (not collect) the
> tools that I'll need when we do move to the left coast.
> At present that means a few dozen Disstons, about 100
> Stanley, M-F and other planes (what slope?), half a dozen
> drawknives, a dozen spokeshaves, or so, and a small
> boat-load of asstd chisels.  Of course, I also have a
> miniscule  group of ancillary tools as well, and the luck
> to know a talented blacksmith, Eric Zeig, who is willing to
> make up froes, marking knives and other oddities for me with
> little prompting.
>
> I hope that hasn't put too many of you to sleep.  And now,
> back to my spot under the Porch.
> Dave Leader
> -- 
> daveldr@a...
> American Association of Woodturners
> http://www.woodturner.org
> Capital Area Woodturners
> http://www.capwoodturners.org/
> PATINA - Potomac Area Tools and Industries Assoc
> http://www.patinatools.org
> M-WTCA - Mid-West Tool Collectors Assoc
> http://www.mwtca.org/
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Welcome to our abode!

BTW you've got it wrong--lurkers are under the porch.  Now that you've 
properly introduced yourself you get your choice of empty seats ON the 
porch, long as you behave yourself.

>>I hope that hasn't put too many of you to sleep.  And now,
>>back to my spot under the Porch.

Good to see another woodturner on board.  That's my passion currently. 
Although right now it looks like I'm more a bowl blank collector than 
turner.

>>I'm married, again..
Yeah, sometimes you need a practice run to get it right.  My second time is 
way better than the first.

Looks like you've made a good start on a basic set of galoot tools.  If you 
pay attention, there are people here that'll show you how to fill out your 
sta---stas---toolbox.

.>At present that means a few dozen Disstons, about 100
>Stanley, M-F and other planes (what slope?), half a dozen
>drawknives, a dozen spokeshaves, or so, and a small
>boat-load of asstd chisels.  Of course, I also have a
>miniscule  group of ancillary tools as well, and the luck
>to know a talented blacksmith, Eric Zeig, who is willing to
>make up froes, marking knives and other oddities for me with
>little prompting.

Set a spell, and the next time you come, invite your friends.

Walt C

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Dave,
Welcome!  It sounds like you're in the right place.
Gary K
Close to Buffalo NY,  USA
P.S. Why so few drawknives?  ;-)

Unfortunately I have space constraints.  Also, monetary and
spousal constraints.  %-(  I live in a townhouse in the DC
metro area, outside of Fairfax, VA.  You can only wedge so
much into a townhouse.  You'll have a better idea when I
figure out how to join GIC and find out what the picture
size requirements are.  I'm going to post group shots of
types of tools, for what will be obvious reasons. 
Unfortunately I'm a lousy photogragher, so you'll be able to
count tools but telling the specifics may be harder.  I
*try* to limit myself to tools in fair condition, unless
it's something that I can fix fairly easily.  'Course every
once in a while I just havta have THAT tool (Hi, my name is
Dave.  Hi, Dave).  Bottom line is that planes out-interest
drawknives.  Now eggbeaters...

Are you in the Rochester area?  My in-laws are in Fairport
and Webster, LOML is from Oswego.  BRRRR!

Dave
-- 
daveldr@a...
American Association of Woodturners
http://www.woodturner.org
Capital Area Woodturners
http://www.capwoodturners.org/
PATINA - Potomac Area Tools and Industries Assoc
http://www.patinatools.org
M-WTCA - Mid-West Tool Collectors Assoc
http://www.mwtca.org/
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