The Leachmeister speaketh of times past and tools long gone!

I have always known the way of tools. I have spoken with them from my 
earliest moments before leaving the womb. The large forceps the doctor 
used on me head to bring me forth into this world left their mark upon me.

My next foray into the world of tools was at the tender age of 8 when I 
used my father's screwdrivers and hammer to disassemble and reassemble his 
double barrel 12 ga. shotgun. Needless to say I paid to have the thing rebuilt!
But that didn't deter me. In fact it only fueled the fires that burn deep 
inside. Next on my list was the 5 years I spent in a machine shop during 
college. This is where I really learned the value of well kept tools. I 
learned under a Master of the trade. He was a tough task master but he 
taught me how to keep my mic's and calipers accurate. And also how not to 
setup a crash bar so the d*mn vise wouldn't climb up the drill and sling 
cutting oil into my eyes!!! And still I talked with the tools to try and 
fathom their secrets.

Finally I decided that tailed demons were the only way to go. Fortunately 
I hadn't bought very many until I met Paddy and P. Leach over on 
rec.the.wood. I think also that the man from Lamantia also helped a 
little here. After that....the slippery slope and the support group from 
hell took over and here I am!!!!!

Thanks Messr. Leach for all the tools! 

Gary Johns                 Location: 36.139584 N, 97.063035 W
"Talks to Tools"           OldTool Heaven
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