Hi folks!
I'm very glad to learn about the creation of this list, although I'm
not sure how much/how often I'll be able to contribute.
By day, I develop software and do educational research. Nights
and weekends always seem busy, but I sneak a few hours in the shop
when I can. My girlfriend works clay, so she's sympathetic to my
craft/tactile needs.
I own very few old tools, but I'm very interested in them. I easily
fall into "collect" mode and did not want to do it for tools. I have a few
old (c. WW I) Stanleys, a #5 Dunlop, a #71 router, and a couple of block
planes. Chisels and saws are new, and were bought before I realized that old
tools were readily available. I enjoy learning about their use, history,
etc. I hope to add more, but I don't really _need_ them at this point...
Actually, I forgot to mention that some of my favorite tools are a
variety of high-quality marking and measuring tools that belonged to my
grandfather (machinist). Made at a time when precision still meant
something. I really enjoy putting these to good use.
I've made a few wooden planes. Actually, it's 12 and counting. A
few moulding, a few w/totes, a few scraping planes, a few Krenovian, and
a few failed experiments. Since I started making planes, my other
woodworking has really tapered off - but I really enjoy making those
planes. Refining and improving, gaining a better appreciation for
what makes a plane work well. I highly recommend it. Someday I'd
like to make a yb-smoother, but I'm not crazy about metalworking...
The other thing I've been doing a lot of, is resawing small logs
into lumber. Mainly apple and pear, w/some ash, oak, cherry, & birch
thrown in. Small pieces, not good for much except a small box or two -
maybe a plane. Still, I'm learning about wood and having fun. I hope
there are others out there who might be doing the same.
Well, that's the thumbnail. Take care,
Steve
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