Hi there from Cape Town - South Africa
Hi everyone. I am what they term a retired senior citizen. I have nothing to do, and the hole day in which to do it - except for my woodwork tools, my camera, my fishing stuff and my caravan.
My first formal encounter with woodwork was when I went to high school in 1958. In later years as a student I earned pocket money working in a furniture factory, during which time I bought my beloved Bacho chisel set and my Yankee screwdriver. I still use most of my original Bosch Combi tools which I bought together with a Black and Decker Workmate in 1973. My first serious machine was a De Walt radial arm saw, which I quickly got rid of because I thought it was too dangerous. It did not have an auto stop, and quietly ran on for a very long time after being switched off. Without a blade guard that was an accident in the making. I later bought the Elu which is now 37 years old.
What I most enjoy about woodwork is that it occupies my mind to the extent that I think of no other nonsense and do not notice time flying by.
I just love forums like these because I learn so much from it. Unfortunately I forget things almost as fast as what I learn it, and it does not look as if it is going to get any better! :doh:
