Paul Jones ponders That Obscure Object of Desire:

>As a parting thought, I've been trying to analyze why
>old tools
>(and some of the new tools as well) have such appeal to
>me and
>obviously to many others. I think there are several
>reasons.


Objects that possess a high level of aesthetic appeal.
Antiques that seem to be steadily increasing in monetary value.
Functional objects that can be used in place of much more expensive
equipment to accomplish a given task, and in the process making
said task more enjoyable, safer, and quieter.
A source of diversion, inspiration, pontification.

Could there exist anything more perfect in this world?  (Besides
SWMBO, that is.  ;-)

Paul Fuss
Boston