>   Let me introduce myself.  I have been lurking now for only a week and am
already > impressed with the collective knowlege of hand woodworking tools and
techniques.

yes, its some kind of collection.

> I am 31 years old and work during the day as a Design Engineer, designing
Plastic > Injection molds for mostly the automotive industry.  I live in
Interlochen Mich. with > my SWMBO who is wonderful and little Ms. Galoot in
training who is 4 and always > needs to help dad around the house with
projects. [Isn't parenthood great or what!! > ;~)]

Do you get to wear the striped hat and blow the whistle too?

>From one Michigaloot to another welcome to the group.  Stay tuned for
Michigalootapalooza '99 coming your way veeery soon.

Dave Tobbe
Michigaloot - metro Detroit area