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-645 "Michael W. Scheetz" <michaels@c...> 1970‑01‑01 BIO and Wanted: Otis A. Smith combination plane parts
I'll post my wanted classifieds first and then if you are interested you 
can read my BIO.

To follow up on what Marty Spencer started:
> Since it looks like this is the first Monday of the month, and the general 
> consensus is its okay to post this type of thing, here goes:
> 
 Wanted:  miscellaneous parts for an OTIS A. SMITH  Rockfall Conn. 
U.S.A. PAT MAR.7.82 & APR.1.84 combination plane.  This beauty has 
only about 6 complete sets - front sole, moulding iron, and matching rear 
sole.  I have a handfull of other profiles where the front is 
missing, or the rear, or just the iron.  

Also Wanted:  Recommend your best source of Beech.  I have totes and 
wedges to replace.

My gloat:  Utah is somewhat tool dry but dated, with many early 
pioneers arriving after 1847.   Just 8 weeks ago  I  bought a tool 
box with 13 tools inside.  The box had 3 generations of nails holding 
it together, beginning with 1 1/2" forged square nails. Inside:  one 
Scheffield Eng. Brace, two american smooth box miter planes (one with a 
cracked  side) and 10 american moulding planes ( hollows, rounds, quirks, 
ogees).  Most were manufactured in the 1830's so I am getting a 
glimpse of the craftsman that ventured to start a life here, 
traveling across the plains and mountains with his prize posessions.  
The antique store price of $340.00 was  initially too high for me, until 
I divided it by the parts.  I couldn't sleep for days, just thinking 
about the tools sitting on the store shelf.   You can relate to this 
feeling.  I managed to convince my wife that I would sacrifice food and 
water to obtain these.  The sacrifice was painful, but worth it.

I'm new to this forum.  I really appreciate gleaning from your collective 
wisdom, this is a great learning experience for me.  I can't say I'm 
experienced or a newbie.  Don't know anybody around here with similar 
interests, that was until I found this fine group.      I invite you to 
take a gander at my personal homestead, (homepage) 
                http://www.et.byu.edu/~michaels  
to get an idea about my backward ways and the direction I'm heading. Or if you just want a summary: I'm from Colorado (my disclaimer). I'm only 37 but have 7 children (Utah family) and work as a Chemist for the city water department. Also pursuing a Masters degree in Civil /Environmental Engineering working on a project in Bolivia, South America. I drive a 1950 Ford Fordor Custom Deluxe or my 1951 Ford 3/4 ton truck. My heart is in woodworking and old tools. I'm a user and love to research the history of my old tools. Now beginning Blacksmithing, it is a natural companion to old woodworking tools. Goals: Build a log home and furnish it myself. Send off my children with heirlooms that they will cherish. Having grandkids some day, sitting on my lap and making curls of pine, or outside with me splitting firewood or winging an adze on a log. Michael W. Scheetz michaels@c... Provo, Utah ---------------------------------------------------------------- Private replies: michaels@c...

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