Eric introduces himself, and says (among other things): 

> I just found and joined this list last week, and I thought 
> since I plan to be around a while, I ought to introduce myself.
> 
> I'm Eric, 38, a relatively new woodworker...
> 
> The only downside to being a galoot, that I can see, is the 
> addiction I now have to eBay. I suppose that once I round out 
> my basic starter set of hand tools, I'll calm down.

You really *do* have a lot to learn.  :^)  You'll see the words
"slippery slope" here a lot, but it's really more like an icy
precipice.  You'll also find that "starter set" is an infinitely
movable target.

Welcome to the group.

Chuck Myers, still working on a starter set after  years.

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