Welcome back Jim.  As a young galoot that grew up too far away from his
Grandpa (he died in 1996 right before I joined the list) I appreciate
having a bunch of surrogate grandpa's" looking over my shoulder" and
answering questions when I need.  Haven't you noticed how we have you
guys spaced out across the porch so you can keep an eye on us
whippersnappers?

Seriously the knowledge some of you guys pass on is more appreciated
than you know!

Roger in Alabama

>>> "Jim Ketcheson"  08/27/03 6:20 PM >>>
I have been away for some months now and recently felt well enough to
resubscribe to Old Tools. I looked at my bio from 5 years ago and there
have
been some changes made. I am now 85 instead of 80 - I no longer have a
wood
shop having moved everything to my son's shop where he is starting a
wood
working business. I have retained only my metal working tools. About an
hour
a day is all I can handle in the shop but that is a start back. Open
heart
surgery and then later a pacemaker and then the rehab is what kept me
away.
I have just found ( at a yard sale) a rule made by the Lufkin Rule Co.
of
Saginaw, Mich. the like of which I have never seen. It is 2 foot long
and
has a real curve throughout it's length. The Number on it is 8151 and is
stamped made in U.S.A. The only info I can find on the web is that
Lufkin
were bought out by the Cooper Group. Does anyone have a catalogue that
shows
the Rule # 8151 and if so would you let me know what this is for?
I have really enjoyed being part of this group and just want a rocking
chair
in a back corner where I can hear the gossip.
Thanks for all the good times I have had reading the postings.

Jim Ketcheson
Belleville, Canada