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35330 "Rodney Myrvaagnes" <rodneym@i...> 1998‑01‑25 Bio.
Hello,

I was a full time instrument maker from 1972 to 1985,
making mostly Italian harpsochords, some clavichords, and
some organ consoles as a subcontractor. I used old tools
more and more in this work, but also collected tools I
really didn't need (with wife's active cooperation).

Now I am a full time journalist so the tools are more a
collection than for use, but I know how to sharpen and use
everything here. Some things I have no intention of using,
ever (pit saws, for instance :-)).

Some of the gloatable prizes in our collection include a
set of pattern-maker's in-cannel gouges by L. and I.J.
White, of Buffalo, with gorgeous original turned handles, a
chest of ship-joiner's tools by J.R. Tollman, an eight foot
long coopers jointer by Goldsmith of Philadelphia, and lots
of ploughs, some of exotic woods.

The Tollman tools include compass hollows and rounds of a
pattern unique to Tollman AFIK. These tools are shown in
the first edition of Ken Roberts.

My favorite jack plane is a very work razee from the
Tollman set that I have used a lot. It is worn at least 1/4
inch at the toe. I have roughed out a copy in boxwood that
has sat unfinished since I closed my shop.

My most pressing leisure-time activity is sailing, not boat
building.

I live in New York City, which has many other distractions
as well.

Rodney Myrvaagnes   J36 Gjo/a   rodneym@i...
Associate Editor    Electronic Products Magazine
20 years without a car, a TV, or a web site

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