Hello everyone.  I have been lurking for quite a while and finally decided to join in on the friendly atmosphere. I figured that if I had anything worth contributing, that I would join in. I got into hand tools a couple years ago to get away from all the noise and dust associated with machinery. I never figured that I would spend most of my time restoring tools instead of actual woodworking. But I guess that is pretty natural for a retired USN "Engineman".  Restoring planes and chisels can be very addicting all by themselves and can eat up the limited time that I can afford.

 

 

Welcome aboard "Stretch"! Glad to have you on deck!

One of the good things about restoring tools as opposed to using them on wood is that you don't get any wood splinters. :-)

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Allen Worsham
Corona, CA

allenworsham@earthlink.net

'Graze in every man's field, but always give your own milk' J. Vernon McGee

“Our greatest fear should not be that we won’t succeed, but that we will succeed at something that doesn’t matter.â€
D.L. Moody

Glad you came out of the shadows. As you may already know, lots of knowledge around here. Have fun and enjoy the sight.

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Wayne Mahler
God bless and protect our troops that serve so we can be free.

Welcome aboard "Stretch".

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http://www.prchestnut.webs.com/

John, welcome to the site!!! It's great to have ya aboard and we hope you keep coming back in the share what your doing on our forum. We have a Hand Tools Forum too that you may find fun to hang out at. If you need help around here, don't hesitate to call, we are nearby.

Ok, now I gotta bite, where did "Stretch" come from!!!!

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
Proud Supporter of Homes For Our Troops and Wounded Warriors Project

Welcome to the PWW site. Hope you enjoy your stay.

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

John we are so glad you decidd to step out and join us. We are all just real people having fun with tools, wood and each other.

I hear you on the restoring tools. Steve Newman here on the site has turned over many rusted hand planes to a new life of making thin shavings. While I have been off work, my wife and I have been spending time visiting antique stores. I have been surprised at the planes I have located and picked up to either just clean up or completely redo.

I am looking forward to you sharing some of the treasures you have found and given new life too.

Jump in and join us, we're just having fun!

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John Moody
Site Administrator


John Moody Woodworks
http://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com

Glad to see another "squid" here!! Looking forward to your projects!!

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Lew Kauffman-
Wood Turners Forum Host

Time traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!

Thx all.

John, let me add my "welcome aboard" to ya.  We could use an engine personal around here.  Most of what we know is how to make pretty sawdust with a byproduct of a beautiful piece(s) of wood for someone special.

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Fred
aka Pop's Shop
www.pops-shop.com
'Soooooo many patterns - sooooo little time'
Scroll Saw Forum Host

Welcome aboard!  I thought the finest tool an engineman could use was a 10 pound hammer.   Looking forward to seeing some of your restorations.

Greg Coleman MMC (SW) Ret.