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164469 | cuttings@l... | 2006‑11‑01 | Bio Update: Ken Cutting |
Hello All (Again)! Lets get the factual stuff out of the way - My name is Ken Cutting. I think I'm in the running for the youngest galoot around (besides everyone's GITs of course). I'm 27. I live in Alexandria, NH and I am a stay-at-home-father. SWMBO has a high-paying job... as a teacher (did you catch that fib(lie, Jeff)?), but we manage to get by. I'm hoping to start contributing to the family coffers by selling some of my woodcraft - simple handmade furniture. Last of the factual stuff - I got my degree, BA in physics and also nearly a Master's in Education from the University of New Hampshire before my lovely GIT, Evelyn, was born (she's now 4.5 years) - oh, and we have another on the way (end of March(06), beginning of April(06)) - yup, I'm building the crib - no I didn't build the first one, but mine will be a lot better that that expensive POS we bought for GIT #1 - which I just converted parts of into a twin bed - I'll see if I can't get some pics and post them! *UPDATE* *Over the past year we suffered two miscarriages BUT! we are now nearly 30 weeks into our pregnancy expecting in early January(07)! I have a lot of projects to get done but first and foremost is my bench which is coming along as I'll update below. Dang, still no pics of that bed!* Well, as you can tell now... I tend to run on... and on and on... Anyhow, I am still working on getting the wood for my bench - my source is slow but good and cheap! But as soon as I get it that bench is going up! Then I expect to kick it into high gear - ever plane a rough sawn oak 1"X6"X6.3 feet long on the floor? Tough going, was for me at least. And I've already got a list of things to build for the family! *Update* *Got Lumber? Or I should say Got Timbers?! I waited and finally found a source for the timbers for my bench for what I consider to be a reasonable price ($20 for 6"x6"x8' Timbers) The top is in a 'finished' state - read - needs work and I plan to do more with it but it's functional. The base is in the joinery process. I just need more time! It's coming though.* Some more about me... I grew up in Northeast Texas (Tyler for those of you who know the area)where my father's family lives and when my mom and dad split (I was 7) I moved with mom to New Hampshire - where mom's family is! Got married and had GIT #1 right out of college and we still rent (damn college loans!)here in Alexandria, NH. Oldtool Content I actually evolved into old tools though old reel mowers and environmental consciousness! When my grandfather (mom's dad) passed away in August of 2002 it was my job to go through his garage and that is where I found my first reel mower. I began using it right away and steadily progressed (slid - man this slope is slippery) and I have and am still working on acquiring a basic tool set - alright, maybe a bit more than basic! *Update* *Have aquired quite a few tools over the past year from all over the place. Can't think of much that I'm looking for these days... uh, anything that comes my way real cheap! I am overly fond of Tidgewell marking and measuring tools (that's Tidgewell & Co.(arched), Middletown, CT (straight from end to end of the arch (with this symbol)" |
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164562 | Spike <spikethebike@c...> | 2006‑11‑03 | Re: Re.: Bio Update: Ken Cutting |
On Nov 3, 2006, at 2:33 PM, Michael Darling wrote: > 26.35 years here. I've already got too much rusty cr*p stored in > the garage, basement, car, lumber in the crawl spaces... > > Does it ever get better? > > > -mike in Nj > It just doesn't get any better than that!! Spike Cornelius PDX Crazy for Shavings ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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164554 | "Jim Casey" <jacj@t...> | 2006‑11‑03 | Re.: Bio Update: Ken Cutting |
Dear Ken, I have replied to your message off-list too. But yes, I for one would like to extend a hand in warmth asking you to please pull up a set on the porch at any time that you would like. You have much to offer everyone in this group something of the greatest importance...a good heart and one that loves old tools!!! Jim C Message: 31 Date: Wed, 01 Nov 2006 08:57:10 -0500 From: cuttings@l... Subject: [OldTools] Bio Update: Ken Cutting To: oldtools@r... Message-ID: <20061101085710.h8kfb1nvo288skk0@w...> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format="flowed" Hello All (Again)! Lets get the factual stuff out of the way - My name is Ken Cutting. I think I'm in the running for the youngest galoot around (besides everyone's GITs of course). I'm 27. I live in Alexandria, NH and I am a stay-at-home-father. SWMBO has a high-paying job... as a teacher (did you catch that fib(lie, Jeff)?), but we manage to get by. I'm hoping to start contributing to the family coffers by selling some of my woodcraft - simple handmade furniture. Last of the factual stuff - I got my degree, BA in physics and also nearly a Master's in Education from the University of New Hampshire before my lovely GIT, Evelyn, was born (she's now 4.5 years) - oh, and we have another on the way (end of March(06), beginning of April(06)) - yup, I'm building the crib - no I didn't build the first one, but mine will be a lot better that that expensive POS we bought for GIT #1 - which I just converted parts of into a twin bed - I'll see if I can't get some pics and post them! *UPDATE* *Over the past year we suffered two miscarriages BUT! we are now nearly 30 weeks into our pregnancy expecting in early January(07)! I have a lot of projects to get done but first and foremost is my bench which is coming along as I'll update below. Dang, still no pics of that bed!* Well, as you can tell now... I tend to run on... and on and on... Anyhow, I am still working on getting the wood for my bench - my source is slow but good and cheap! But as soon as I get it that bench is going up! Then I expect to kick it into high gear - ever plane a rough sawn oak 1"X6"X6.3 feet long on the floor? Tough going, was for me at least. And I've already got a list of things to build for the family! *Update* *Got Lumber? Or I should say Got Timbers?! I waited and finally found a source for the timbers for my bench for what I consider to be a reasonable price ($20 for 6"x6"x8' Timbers) The top is in a 'finished' state - read - needs work and I plan to do more with it but it's functional. The base is in the joinery process. I just need more time! It's coming though.* Some more about me... I grew up in Northeast Texas (Tyler for those of you who know the area)where my father's family lives and when my mom and dad split (I was 7) I moved with mom to New Hampshire - where mom's family is! Got married and had GIT #1 right out of college and we still rent (damn college loans!)here in Alexandria, NH. Oldtool Content I actually evolved into old tools though old reel mowers and environmental consciousness! When my grandfather (mom's dad) passed away in August of 2002 it was my job to go through his garage and that is where I found my first reel mower. I began using it right away and steadily progressed (slid - man this slope is slippery) and I have and am still working on acquiring a basic tool set - alright, maybe a bit more than basic! *Update* *Have aquired quite a few tools over the past year from all over the place. Can't think of much that I'm looking for these days... uh, anything that comes my way real cheap! I am overly fond of Tidgewell marking and measuring tools (that's Tidgewell & Co.(arched), Middletown, CT (straight from end to end of the arch (with this symbol)" |
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164555 | "Seaman, Andrew K. \(Andy\)" <andrew.seaman@t...> | 2006‑11‑03 | Re.: Bio Update: Ken Cutting |
Avast young Galoots! Ken says in his bio, "I think I'm in the running for the youngest galoot around (besides everyone's GITs of course)." He then goes on to mention that he's 27... Ahem. Consider yerself out of da runnin! I'm 26 1/2 (!) and joined the list right after my 24th b'day. Hope you older Galoots can appreciate the 1/2, it's a large percentage of your life when you're my age! OT content: I love making spokeshaves... -Andy ----------------------------------------- This message and any attachments are intended for the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not forward, copy, print, use or disclose this communication to others; also please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. The Timken Company / The Timken Corporation ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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164559 | Michael Darling <miked2002@e...> | 2006‑11‑03 | Re: Re.: Bio Update: Ken Cutting |
26.35 years here. I've already got too much rusty cr*p stored in the garage, basement, car, lumber in the crawl spaces... Does it ever get better? -mike in Nj On Nov 3, 2006, at 5:16 PM, Craig Marshall wrote: > On Fri, Nov 03, 2006 at 04:58:41PM -0500, Seaman, Andrew K. (Andy) > wrote: > >> Ahem. Consider yerself out of da runnin! I'm 26 1/2 (!) and >> joined the >> list right after my 24th b'day. Hope you older Galoots can >> appreciate >> the 1/2, it's a large percentage of your life when you're my age! > > I'm 24 and 5/12ths in a few days, but I've never posted before, and > haven't > yet made much with old tools. I also don't have many old tools, so > I don't > know if I fall into the galoot category yet. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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164560 | Ken Cutting <cuttings@l...> | 2006‑11‑03 | Re: Re.: Bio Update: Ken Cutting |
Quoting Craig Marshall > On Fri, Nov 03, 2006 at 04:58:41PM -0500, Seaman, Andrew K. (Andy) wrote: >> Ahem. Consider yerself out of da runnin! I'm 26 1/2 (!) and joined the >> list right after my 24th b'day. Hope you older Galoots can appreciate >> the 1/2, it's a large percentage of your life when you're my age! Craig Wrote: > I'm 24 and 5/12ths in a few days, but I've never posted before, and haven't > yet made much with old tools. I also don't have many old tools, so I don't > know if I fall into the galoot category yet. > > :-) > > (Hi, by the way) > Cheers, > Craig Well, well! I guess I have to give up the high-chair then... you boys just sit right there! Need a bib? And a hearty hello to you Craig! Don't have many old tools... if you love handtools - you're a Galoot (with a capitol 'G'!) Let me be the first to welcome you to the Porch. If you're here, you're home! It's a long slippery slide down the slope from here. Let us know if there's anything we can do to grease your way! From the SGFH (Support Group From Hell!) Happy Galooting, Ken ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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164561 | Ken Cutting <cuttings@l...> | 2006‑11‑03 | Re: Re.: Bio Update: Ken Cutting |
Quoting Michael Darling > 26.35 years here. I've already got too much rusty cr*p stored in the > garage, basement, car, lumber in the crawl spaces... > > Does it ever get better? > -mike in Nj Not by your 27th by what I can tell! ;-) Happy Galooting, Ken ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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164558 | Craig Marshall <craig@c...> | 2006‑11‑03 | Re: Re.: Bio Update: Ken Cutting |
On Fri, Nov 03, 2006 at 04:58:41PM -0500, Seaman, Andrew K. (Andy) wrote: > Ahem. Consider yerself out of da runnin! I'm 26 1/2 (!) and joined the > list right after my 24th b'day. Hope you older Galoots can appreciate > the 1/2, it's a large percentage of your life when you're my age! I'm 24 and 5/12ths in a few days, but I've never posted before, and haven't yet made much with old tools. I also don't have many old tools, so I don't know if I fall into the galoot category yet. :-) (Hi, by the way) Cheers, Craig ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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164564 | Craig Marshall <craig@c...> | 2006‑11‑03 | Re: Re.: Bio Update: Ken Cutting |
On Fri, Nov 03, 2006 at 05:39:12PM -0500, Ken Cutting wrote: > And a hearty hello to you Craig! Don't have many old tools... if you > love handtools - you're a Galoot (with a capitol 'G'!) Let me be the > first to welcome you to the Porch. If you're here, you're home! It's > a long slippery slide down the slope from here. Let us know if there's > anything we can do to grease your way! Thanks, I am content to just sit and listen to the talk on here for now, but I'll be sure to ask if I need help. > From the SGFH (Support Group From Hell!) Craig ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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