Dear Zach:
So nice to have you back on the list.  I was active on the list for years and
then dropped out for years for the same reason as you--the birth of my daughter.
Enjoy reacquainting yourself with your workshop!
Micah

-----Original Message-----
From: OldTools  On Behalf Of Zachary Dillinger
Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 8:43 AM
To: Galoots 
Subject: [OldTools] Back in the fold
Galoots,
It has been a number of years since I was active on the List and, frankly, about
two years since I did any real woodworking. So, I'll start over like a stranger.
I'm Zach. 34. Mid-Michigan. 17th and 18th century period reproduction furniture
maker. Personal property appraiser (Antiques Roadshow stuff, not houses). Pre-
war automobile nut. Writer.
My absence can be explained by several facts. One, my wife and I had a daughter
in April 2016 and finding shop time (and therefore interesting things to talk
about here) has been difficult. Two, after I finished writing my book With Saw,
Plane and Chisel, I was totally burned out on woodworking. I couldn't even
convince myself to go into my shop for about a year. I'm starting to get the
itch again and, thankfully, my two year old is becoming a very self sufficient
little lady so a little shop time here and there will be possible.
My first project will likely be a new door for my basement. It was a farmhouse
basement with an outside door but was incorporated into a new utility room many
years ago. Consequently the steps / door area is sort of awkward and I'd like to
put a door there again to keep the cats out of my auxiliary basement shop. After
that, I'm contemplating a set of built in bookcases in my library.
Anyhow, looking forward to plugging in again and contributing. I've been lurking
for a while so it feels good to chime in again.
All the best,
Zach
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Zachary Dillinger
517-231-3374
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