I just found this site, really like the discussions, and decided to sign up.  Here's my cut-n-paste intro: I'm retired from the Air Force, a history buff, and amateur wood/metal worker. I also collect and restore old wood and metal working tools and machines as a hobby. My woodworking interests include period, shaker, and mission furniture, wood turning, and carving. On the metal working side I mostly make tools and parts for old tools and machines. I have a Galoot background (7 years hand tool only) but, partly due to age and partly 'cause they're cool, also enjoy and use machines in my wood and metal working.  Looking forward to talking tools in the future.

-- John in Southcentral PA

Welcome to the forum from illinois.

If you ever have time to share a few pictures of your old machines I am probably others would be intrested.

Welcome John hope you enjoy the gang here. Upper Bucks County PA is home for me. Browns Auction is coming up in Camp Hill PA Saturday November 1st.

Hi John, And a warm welcome from Florida.

Mike

Welcome to Tool Talk! You are member #1400!

greetings John,  sounds like you have interesting likes.

welcome from Massachusetts & enjoy the friendships that abounds here.

Welcome, John.    #1400.

Welcome from Ohio. We all like photos.

Welcome from Southern Arizona!

From what I gather there's lots of used tools in PA. So, we expect lots of pics!

Welcome & Aloha from Hawaii...

Welcome!  While you all are here let me ask:  I'm looking for a hex drive socket set made in Coudersport, PA marked either CURKO or GRAHAM.  Also any other tools marked CURKO. 

  Welcome from southern Oklahoma.......you sound like an interesting person....

Hello and welcome from north central Idaho.