On Sep 8, 2005, at 7:33 PM, Gary Maze wrote:
[major snippage, per FAQ]
>
> I finally gave the blood sacrifice the hand tools had been
> demanding from me when I sliced the web between my left thumb and
> forefinger with a scary sharp chisel (don=92t hold the work piece
> while you are trying to clean out a dovetail, DAMHIKT).
Rule number one when using edge tools: If it slips, where's it
gonna go?
Welcome to the Porch, Gary!
Tom Holloway,
who has Roy's signature in one of his books, signed in my presence
with the inscription "To Tom, with thanks to all Galoots!" but
envious of Gary's group photo.
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