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    Default Hello from Wisconsin, USA

    I'll start by saying that I found this site, and joined up, because I do some woodworking - but more because I also collect tools. Specifically, I came across what I call a "conversion tool" some years ago (a device that converts a drill into something other than a hole-boring machine: hedge trimmer, fish scaler, jig-, saber-, band-, circular-, or other saw, floor buffer, lawn edger, and so on). It was something new to me. I found another a few weeks later, & was intrigued [yes, the slippery slope's edge!]. After I'd found a few more, I started buying old power drills, just to be able to power them up without spending all of my time swapping items back & forth [yep - sliding down the slope!]. Then I tried to find reference material on both the drills and conversion tools, and discovered . . . NOTHING! Contact with several people who were in position to know confirmed that SOMEone needed to write a book - and they each told me that I was elected, by default.
    So, I'm collecting, cataloging, and gathering information from wherever I can find it, with the intent to write that book. ANYONE who can offer such information is welcome to contact me. Thanks in advance!
    I'm active - as just plain "Ron" - on Papawswrench / Tool Talk [http://www.papawswrench.com/vboard/], especially the Classic Power Tools area. I'm also: retired (from engineering), a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association, and have a wide variety of tools and ways to use them.

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    G'Day & Welcome "to the Great South Land" & to a top forum "Ron".
    We have a few blokes from USA on the forum, you're up in the colder area..
    You'll find a heap of helpful & knowledgeable blokes & ladies on the forum and for most very willing to assist.
    Make sure you show off your handiwork as everyone loves a photo, especially WIP photos with build notes.
    Enjoy the forum.
    Enjoy your woodwork & the collecting.
    Cheers from On Top DownUnder, crowie

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    Gidday Ron welcome to the forum, enjoy your stay.
    Regards Rumnut.

    SimplyWoodwork
    Qld. Australia.

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    Welcome to the forum

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    Welcome to the forum.

    I also noticed that you are getting into the forum. We are a very diverse bunch and sure people will be interested.

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