----- Original Message -----
From: Steve Fravel Cocobolo@r...
>
> Here is the part that may disappoint some of you:  Although I do use
a
> lot of old hand tools and traditional methods, I do not
_exclusively_
> use hand tools.

That is most definitely not a problem. You're welcome anyway.

> have used it.  In fact, most of the tools I use on a daily basis are
> stamped with the initials of my grandfather or great-grandfather,
and
> even though they both died long before I was born, I feel a sort of
> connection to them when I use their tools, which is certainly only
my
> imagination.

No it isn't...

> deal with my rambling.  I doubt I'll be the most active guy on the
> list, since I spend nearly every day and most of the night in the
shop
> and don't have a decent computer out there (how would I *ever* get
any
> work done if I did?).

Ah! A true user.  Most welcome!
Enjoy your stay and jump in often. It's good fun!


Cheers
Nuno Souto
nsouto@n...
http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/the_Den