I joined this list some time ago and thought I would browse the
activity for awhile before sending in my bio.
I like old tools - old tools that I can use. I am not a collector
but do appreciate the history of these tools.
I enjoy woodworking and have made several functional items for our
home. I have been working on my kitchen for a loooooong time but am
in the final stretch.
I built about 15 cradles over the years for my co-workers on the
birth of their first child. I usually ask them for some wood from
their grandparents home or something otherwise of sentimental value.
My wife's name is Virlee and we have 3 children, a daughter Chris is
22, a son Matt is 20 and a son Scott is 16. As soon as Scott becomes
independent, I figure that I can retire.
My full time job is as a CPA. I am one of the owners of a local
firm named Whipple & Company in Indianapolis. This is the only
career job I've had and I have been here since 1973.
I grew up in southern Indiana. I have attended several of the
woodworking courses at Conover in Parkman Ohio. Mike Dunbar was
there teaching chair making at one session but I was in the hand tool
class. If you have a desire to learn how to use handtools, this is a
great experience. It's in the midst of Amish country and we visited
an Amish cabinet shop. The proprietor had no electricity, no autos
or trucks. If you wanted his products you came to pick them up. He
did marvelous work and had a substantial east coast clientele.
I belong to the Midwest Tool collectors but have never been able to
attend their events.
My request for advice is with several Jorgensen wooden hand clamps.
The screws have become so smooth they no longer have enough bite to
maintain pressure. When I crank down on one handle, the other
unscrews. Is there something I can do to restore the bite to the
threads or have they aged like me to the point they are fit only for
lite duty?
Jim Weaver
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