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178464 | c talwalkar <ctalwalkar@y...> | 2008‑03‑23 | Introduction |
Esteemed Galoots, I've been lurking on the list for a few weeks now and want to introduce myself to the community here. My name is Chetan (it's pronounced like "Nathan"), and I've just begun an apprenticeship of sorts with a traditional craftsman named Don Weber in Paint Lick, Kentucky. Right now I am building furniture (Welsh stick chairs, and some craftsman style tables), with the intention to also do post and beam framing, blacksmithing, and lumber milling over time. It's been a great departure from my previous careers writing software and indentureship in the non-profit industrial complex. Certainly, stumbling across this community has been one of the highlights of my experience so far. Someday I hope to have some wisdom to add to the pile here, though right now I'm more likely to post requests for tools and info, which I wish I had done before spending frightening (to me) amounts buying tools of questionable parentage. Thanks in advance for your patience and gentle guidance! -Chetan _________________________________________________________________- ___________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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178468 | Sgt42RHR@a... | 2008‑03‑24 | Re: Introduction |
Welcome Chetan! And, if you Galoots don't know Don Weber, you might want to check out his website at http://www.handcraftwoodworks.com/ he is one serious Galoot. Cheers, John John M. Johnston, "There is a fine line between hobby and mental illness." Dave Barry In a message dated 3/23/2008 11:55:31 P.M. Central Daylight Time, ctalwalkar@y... writes: My name is Chetan (it's pronounced like "Nathan"), and I've just begun an apprenticeship of sorts with a traditional craftsman named Don Weber in Paint Lick, Kentucky. **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric- stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom00030000000001) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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178471 | "SHINE, STEPHEN C (STEVE), ATTLABS" <sshine@a...> | 2008‑03‑24 | RE: Introduction |
Peter asked: >Welcome...but you must tell me...is there really a place in Kentucky called >"Paint Lick"??? WHY ?? That story must be a beauty. The "paint" part comes from the Native American Indian paintings found nearby. The "lick" refers to the local salt lick. Kentucky has some wonderful names, but "Monkeys Eyebrow" is still my favorite. No kidding. Steve, in Howell NJ, who grew up about 30 miles north of Paint Lick ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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178481 | "Bill Taggart" <wtaggart@c...> | 2008‑03‑24 | RE: Introduction |
Years ago, I stayed overnight in Big Bone Lick campground on more than one occasion... A neat place and beautiful countryside. Apparently, prehistoric animals used to congregate around big salt licks there, and sometimes fell in, became mired and died - so there are lots of fossils and bones there - hence the name. I also recall a bison farm not far from there where you could stand right on the other side of a big fence from the bison. They are LARGE animals - and seem even larger up close! - Bill T. -----Original Message----- From: oldtools-bounces@r... [mailto:oldtools-bounces@r...] On Behalf Of SHINE, STEPHEN C (STEVE), ATTLABS Sent: Monday, March 24, 2008 9:21 AM To: oldtools@r... Subject: RE: [OldTools] Introduction Peter asked: >Welcome...but you must tell me...is there really a place in Kentucky called >"Paint Lick"??? WHY ?? That story must be a beauty. The "paint" part comes from the Native American Indian paintings found nearby. The "lick" refers to the local salt lick. Kentucky has some wonderful names, but "Monkeys Eyebrow" is still my favorite. No kidding. Steve, in Howell NJ, who grew up about 30 miles north of Paint Lick ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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178494 | <roygriggs@v...> | 2008‑03‑24 | Re: Introduction |
> From: "Bill Taggart" |
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178495 | Robert Hutchins <rhhutchins@h...> | 2008‑03‑24 | Re: Introduction |
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178499 | Esther Heller <galoot@l...> | 2008‑03‑24 | Re: Introduction |
Sgt42RHR@a... wrote: >Welcome Chetan! > >And, if you Galoots don't know Don Weber, you might want to check out his >website at http://www.handcraftwoodworks.com/ he is one serious Galoot. > > >Not to mention being the original source of the bungeecord pole > lathe... Welcome Chetan! Esther > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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178470 | "P J McBride" <pjmcbride@o...> | 2008‑03‑25 | RE: Introduction |
Chetan tells us... |
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178516 | Jim Crutchfield <jdcrutch@w...> | 2008‑03‑25 | RE: Introduction |
Peter asks, > ...is there really a place in Kentucky called "Paint Lick"??? WHY ?? > That story must be a beauty. All animals need salt. Farmers provide artificial salt licks for their cows, but there are natural salt licks, and they abound in the Appalachian Mountains of the U. S. Deer and other animals (including human animals) seek them out and congregate there. The Appalachians are full of towns with "lick" in the name. One of Virginia's principal cities, Roanoke, was originally named "Big Lick" but when it incorporated in the 1880s the boosters thought it should have a more attractive name. Regards, Crutch ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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178522 | "Ken Vaughn" <kvaughn65@c...> | 2008‑03‑25 | Re: Introduction |
> > Then how did French Lick, Indiana get its name? > > Ed Minch Google answers all. "So named because of salt springs that attracted area wildlife and because the French built a fort here [NOTE: This is not the only community in Indiana named French Lick." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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178518 | Michele Minch <ruby@m...> | 2008‑03‑25 | Re: Introduction |
Jim Crutchfield wrote: > All animals need salt. ... The Appalachians are full of towns with > "lick" in the name. One of Virginia's principal cities, Roanoke, > was originally named "Big Lick" but when it incorporated in the > 1880s the boosters thought it should have a more attractive name. > Then how did French Lick, Indiana get its name? Ed Minch ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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178523 | "SHINE, STEPHEN C (STEVE), ATTLABS" <sshine@a...> | 2008‑03‑25 | RE: Introduction |
Ed asked: > Then how did French Lick, Indiana get its name? >From the early French settlers and the salt licks. http://www.orangecountyin.com/frenchlick.html Steve, in Howell NJ------------------------------------------------------------- - ---------- |
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183522 | "Dave Pearce" <dave@p...> | 2008‑10‑09 | re: Introduction |
Welcome Zach,=0D =0D Glad you posted, and "whoa!" Nice gloats! The only thing better than free lumber is cheap usable old tools!=0D =0D And remember, half the fun is explaining to your better half that you simply needed that "Type 489C-G Halfback plane angle iron" you found at the flea market to finish the latest project! It may not work, but at least it'll be something to back you up!=0D =0D -------- Original Message --------=0D > From: "Zachary Dillinger" |
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183523 | paul womack <pwomack@p...> | 2008‑10‑09 | Re: Introduction |
Zachary Dillinger wrote: > the Type 15 Sweetheart 5 1/4 that I > got for $1 I see you've already got the hang of getting people to say... "You Suck!!!" You'll fit in just fine round here, I think. Welcome to the Porch. BugBear ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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183553 | Noons <wizofoz@i...> | 2008‑10‑10 | Re: Introduction |
Mike Siemsen wrote,on my timestamp of 10/10/2008 3:53 AM: > My son's piano teacher had this question at the end of an e-mail, I > think it fits all of us. > Have you practiced today? > MS > Welcome, Mike. Yup, you'll fit right in! -- Cheers Nuno Souto in sunny Sydney, Australia wizofoz@i... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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184048 | "Zachary Dillinger" <zacharydillinger@g...> | 2008‑10‑25 | Re: Introduction |
Welcome, Mike. You sound like a very useful guy to have around. I share your viewpoint on the cheap tools. Nothing is better than buying something for a quarter and making it work better than it did when it was new. Zachary Dillinger Charlotte, MI 517-231-3374 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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