Well found this place while researching a new absolute  tool find . I am Ray from SE Texas . I have been the service tech advisor and head tech for one of the largest mechanical contractors in the world . We have installed systems in most  monumental buildings in the Houston Texas area . ( both new stadiums ,med centers and industrial app's.,on the ship channel .) . I just retired a few weeks ago and have more time to devote to my machining and tool collecting hobby . I am a third generation ,plumber ,electrician and mechanical /refrigeration guy and have accumulated an enormous collection of tools and equipment ,some of which I am completely stumped trying to determine there proper  use  .Lol ,thanks for the add

Welcome from Alvin, Texas !

Well....I don't guess one more dammed Texan could hurt too much! WELCOME to Tool Talk.  Hope I don't misspell your name, rr! ;-)

Hello, rr. Welcome to Tool Talk from Central New York State!!!!! Regards, Lou

Welcome from the Missouri Ozarks, and Yes it is an interesting site.  Even an old fart like me learns something every day or two.

Welcome from the (now) snowy north woods of NE Kansas.  Lots of good knowledge here, and a few good people, as well.  ;-) 

Welcome from chilly, but currently snow-free Ohio.   You should like it here.   Post a few  (lots) of pictures of your "whatsits" and some of the experts here (not me) may have an idea what you've got.    

Hi, And a warm welcome from sunny and warm Florida.

Mike

Hi from Missouri City! Post some of your stumpers.  The knowledge here is deep.

Welcome from Prince George British Columbia Canada. Lots of good folks here with lots of knowledge
Current temp is 29 degrees with about 1" of snow last night.

Thanks Fellows , ill  to post a few pic's of some odd ball  stuff when I get the chance .Trying to maintain a full retirement schedule , (rebuilding a mill ,lathe and trying to finish a boat ) in the middle of a cold front 56 oF ,you folks up north are tough ,Lol