Three generations in america.  I am a practiced hand because my father made
me master the hand tools first, before I ever could lay a hand on a power
tool.  I spent twenty-one years in the army, now three years as the ranger
for a couple of camps.

I cannot be called a collector because I don't have that many and I use
every one that I have.  What my father taught me wasn't to appreciate the
power tools, rather he taught me to appreciate the "REAL TOOLS".

My partner (Bonnie), wife, supports me as long as I'm still making
something.  If I haven't a project - well - she suggests one knowing I may
need a new tool to do it. 

My fathers tools were Craftsman, and now I attempt to recreate his toolbox
for my son.