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35330 | "Rodney Myrvaagnes" <rodneym@i...> | 1998‑01‑25 | Bio. |
Hello, I was a full time instrument maker from 1972 to 1985, making mostly Italian harpsochords, some clavichords, and some organ consoles as a subcontractor. I used old tools more and more in this work, but also collected tools I really didn't need (with wife's active cooperation). Now I am a full time journalist so the tools are more a collection than for use, but I know how to sharpen and use everything here. Some things I have no intention of using, ever (pit saws, for instance :-)). Some of the gloatable prizes in our collection include a set of pattern-maker's in-cannel gouges by L. and I.J. White, of Buffalo, with gorgeous original turned handles, a chest of ship-joiner's tools by J.R. Tollman, an eight foot long coopers jointer by Goldsmith of Philadelphia, and lots of ploughs, some of exotic woods. The Tollman tools include compass hollows and rounds of a pattern unique to Tollman AFIK. These tools are shown in the first edition of Ken Roberts. My favorite jack plane is a very work razee from the Tollman set that I have used a lot. It is worn at least 1/4 inch at the toe. I have roughed out a copy in boxwood that has sat unfinished since I closed my shop. My most pressing leisure-time activity is sailing, not boat building. I live in New York City, which has many other distractions as well. Rodney Myrvaagnes J36 Gjo/a rodneym@i... Associate Editor Electronic Products Magazine 20 years without a car, a TV, or a web site ---------------------------------------------------------------- Private replies: |
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35351 | "Rodney Myrvaagnes" <rodneym@i...> | 1998‑01‑26 | Re: Bio. |
On Sun, 25 Jan 98 23:31:18, Rodney Myrvaagnes wrote: >The Tollman tools include compass hollows and rounds of a >pattern unique to Tollman AFIK. These tools are shown in >the first edition of Ken Roberts. Patrick Leach kindly pointed out off list that Cummings and Tileston have been known to make planes in that pattern, and that I misspelled Tolman. (He was too polite to come out and complain, actually) This appears to be an exceedingly well-mannered list, compared to some I know. Rodney Myrvaagnes J36 Gjo/a rodneym@i... 20 years without a car, TV, or website ---------------------------------------------------------------- Private replies: |
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35365 | "J. Mark Lane" <jmlane@e...> | 1998‑01‑26 | Re: Bio. |
Hello Rodney, Good to see you here. Now there's at least two NY area sailors on this list. One of the nice things about this group is the bio. I didn't know you were an instrument maker, tho I have followed your posts on Yacht-L for some time. Once upon a time, I used to make all-wood banjos and other odd instruments in my shop in Massachusetts. Now, of course, boats are my obsession. Anyway, welcome. I haven't been here long, but this is a really fine group. Mark Lane Rodney Myrvaagnes wrote: > On Sun, 25 Jan 98 23:31:18, Rodney Myrvaagnes wrote: > > >The Tollman tools include compass hollows and rounds of a > >pattern unique to Tollman AFIK. These tools are shown in > >the first edition of Ken Roberts. > > Patrick Leach kindly pointed out off list that Cummings and > Tileston have been known to make planes in that pattern, > and that I misspelled Tolman. (He was too polite to come > out and complain, actually) > > This appears to be an exceedingly well-mannered list, > compared to some I know. > > Rodney Myrvaagnes J36 Gjo/a rodneym@i... > 20 years without a car, TV, or website > > ---------------------------------------------------------------- > Private replies: |
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