Daniel E.L. Yurwit writes:
> From: "Bob Dehnhardt" 
> >
> > So my question (finally!) is, where can I best learn to identify
> > and assess the damage, and get the tools back into shape?
>
> Bob,
>    Welcome aboard.   Does SWMBO know where you're hanging out?  The
> don't call this the Support Group from Hell for nothing.  Danger
> lurks. The slopes are slick.

Welcome Bob, I been here about a hear m'self after finding myself a
cupla bench planes and chisels at a garage sale.  Out grew them chisels
before I even used 'em, just sharpening them pointed out their
junkitude, so there's some merit to taking it slow.  But the bench
planes tuned up nicely.

But let me tell ya, there ain't a slope to be afeared of. Nope.  It's
level, stable footing, admired and envied by those who have yet to find
their way to it.  The path to 48 inch sanders and the wall-o-routers is
the slope to premature hearing loss, bounced checks and van living we're
avoiding here.

This is an accelerating frame of reference, though.  Enjoy the wind in
your hair, and don't get ahead of me at any garage sales.

cur