Goloots and other tool nuts,
I am moved to present myself to the group and ask that I be accepted for
what I am. I am a retired private school teacher of 39 years. I am
considered to be a professional sculptor with many of my pieces in public
and private collection. I have given this activity up after retirement and
now devote my time to my real love, woodworking and tool collecting. I have
turned my studio, which was originally setup to do metal work (as in
sculpturing) to a full fledge woodworking shop with many wood working
machines, that I don't need, but find very intriguing to work with.
I am a founding member of the Blacksmiths guild of the Potomac.
Member of: Patina, Washington Woodworking Guild, and (inactive member) of
Artist Equity Assoc. My brother and I started Blue Ridge Outfitters (a
whitewater rafting company in Harpers Ferry, WVA). I am out of that business
now and don't go near whitewater anymore because it is way to dangerous for
an old guy like me. I have given up most of this stuff to play with bright
shiny things that go Whirr and are sharp as hell. My collection of 'working'
and 'collector' hand tools is extensive. I very much enjoy restoring hand
tools with a specialty in metal planes and hand saws (Disston saws in
particular). I have a legacy in woodworking through my grandfather who was
one of the original conservators and cabinet makers in Williamsburg. I
worked in his shop every moment I could when I was a boy. I am a better than
average cabinet maker but enjoy the process and tools more than the product.
As a retired Blacksmith (arthritis keeps me from this activity now) I feel I
have much knowledge to pass on. I am in the process of developing a web site
that will address many of my interest and may be of some value to others.
I hope to be of service to you established Goloots and be accepted in the
group.
Yours in chips and saw dust and "keep your iron hot and tool cool!"
Tom
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Tom Soles ³Retired to Woodworking and loving life!²
Washington, DC
E-mail tom@t...
Sometime trading as: Dragon Saw and Tool Works
On the Web at: http://www.tomsoles.com
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