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Recent Bios FAQ

113928 Wesley J Groot <wesg@e...> 2003‑01‑31 Re: My Bio
Welcome to the porch Paul! It sounds as though you're going to need the
"Support Group From He**"
Your Bio presents a textbook case!
Cheers,
Wes Groot
(it's sleeting in Chi-town.)

Paul Kaczmarek wrote:
 
Well, Let's see.
I've been lurking around the porch for about a year now.
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 I do have a tool problem.
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 How many do I need? Just one more...
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 I like to take apart most anything I am allowed to. 
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 Basically I appreciate a good old tool. 
Snip I have always enjoyed (obsessed) about sharpening things so fixing
up any old tool that crossed my path was a natural result. I enjoy
finding an old tool that most people would pitch and restoring it to
serviceable use. 
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My goal is to complete a hanging toolbox full of useable tools that I
have restored.
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  I have so far some planes (mostly Stanley’s) blocks, smoothers,
one jointer. Still need a good scrub and a shoulder plane. Saws are
plentiful and procreating continuously. 
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 I will adopt any old quality chisel or handle.



Recent Bios FAQ