> Over the years, I have begun to show increasing galootish 
> tendencies and have even been bitten by the toolmaking bug.  
> While I may never be qualified to be a full-fledged member of 
> the FOYBIPM, maybe theres room for me in the FOYBIASBM 
> (Fraternal Order of Yuppie Bastard Infill Adjustable Shooting 
> Board Makers) 
> (http://wdynamic.com/galoots/4images/details.php?image_id=2149).  
> Please note the cocobolo stuffed knobs in the quadrant and the double
dovetailed brass quadrant sides.
> (http://wdynamic.com/galoots/4images/details.php?image_id=2150 )  

Woo hoo!

Never thought a shoot board (shute? Chute?) could be sexy!  I'm in love.

> This is destined to be used to make bent oak ribs to complete a beamed,
coffered ceiling I am building for our library
> (http://wdynamic.com/galoots/4images/details.php?image_id=2152 ).  

Oofta.

> Finally, for those of you on the upper level of the Porch, you would be
amazed at the improvements we have made down below.
> Its actually quite comfortable down here now.  

Reminds me of a joke about an engineer and a lawyer in hell...

He's right though - I was down there a long time and saw most of it begin
done - we have a flush toilet and everything now.

- Bill

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