Welcome! Now, about needing needle and thread from my latest sharpening
session.... ;)

Archie England

On Feb 9, 2012, at 1:38 AM,  wrote:

> GG,> My name is Brent Kinsey. I have been lurking for quite a while
> and> decided it was time to introduce myself.> I am a Paramedic and
> soon to be RN in Oklahoma City who finds himself sliding down a low
> friction inclined plane towards hand tool nirvana, or madness
>> I am a bit of a novice as a woodworker, but am trying to absorb
>> everything I can
> regarding tools and techniques. I have gained much from the collective
> wisdom on your porch, and for that I am very grateful!.>> I have a
> small, but functional (and growing) set of hand tools which I have
> fettled into working shape and find I learn a great deal getting them
> ready to use. I am fortunate that I have a delightful SWMBO who
> encourages my descent down the slope. I have a starter set of jointer,
> jack, smoother and block planes, mostly old Stanley, the Blue Chip
> chisels I started with and am beginning to replace with older chisels,
> a couple of hand and back saws,> router plane and a couple of spoke
> shaves.>> Recent projects were a low saw-bench, a couple of small
> plant stands for my wife, a shaker bench a new shooting board (Thanks
> Derek for the instructional info). I am contemplating building a
> walking arm spring-pole lathe. That's it for now...
>> So, a big Okie "hey y'all" to those on the porch, Mind if I visit a
>> spell? Warm regards,> Brent
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