Howdy,
          
     I am a new Galoot.  My name is Keith White and I am an Electrical 
     Engineer with Octel Communications.  I live in Dallas Texas.  When not 
     Galooting I spend my time Raytracing on the computer and various other 
     hobbies which always tend back to woodworking.  I have been doing 
     woodworking of some kind for the past 10 years.  I recently (8 months 
     ago) started plane collecting (to the horror of my wife). This started 
     out innocent as a $15 purchase for a Type 5 number 4 Stanley (in 
     perfect condition).  I had never used a plane and had always wanted to 
     try. Well the nice swishing sound and the excellent results threw me 
     into the world of planes, sharpening techniques, and scrapers. Now 
     here I am thirty seven old planes and woodworking tools later and 
     still counting.  I am not a dust collector.  I use these planes in my 
     shop.  Lately I have been spending most of my time trying different 
     methods of sharpening plane blades.  I have definitely proven to 
     myself that stropping makes all the difference.  I am currently on a 
     disparate search for cutters for my Stanley 143. 
     
     Its Great to be here!