----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kevin Tan" 

> I'm Kevin Tan and I first saw daylight exactly 42 years ago (Today being
> my birthday), 

Happy Birthday, Kevin!

> 
> I'm not sure if I'm a galoot in the true sense of the word, as not all of
> the 150 odd pieces of handtools in my collection are of vintage origin.

Neanderthal maths:
handtools user (closet collector) ==> galoot
so, you're one of us.  ;)

> summed-up in one word; Lonely! To date, I've not met another tool
> enthusiast here in Singapore who can be bothered with using fine hand
> tools and absolutely nobody I can show-off my prized Stanley #85 scraper
> or anyone who can appreciate my favorite pre-war Norris smoother. I read
> with envy about handplane competition and meetings for tools auctions...

and that around here is called a 
"drive-by gloat".  
You'll fit in to perfection.  Welcome!

PS: You're supposed to end a phrase
like that with the expression 
"neener-neener-neener!", or 
"meep-meep-vrooom" or other similar 
sound fx!   :D

> 
> It would be my pleasure to hear from anyone hanging round the porch who
> would like to know about practicing woodworking in Singapore.

You kidding?  Pictures! Lots of them!  Where?
Also, what sort of woods do you work with
and what for?

BTW: you're most welcome.

Cheers
Nuno Souto
dbvision@o...