On Thu, 10 Jun 2004 11:13:49 -0500, Australopithecus scobis
wrote:

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On Thu, 10 Jun 2004 09:02:14 -0500, Australopithecus scobis
wrote:

Greetings,
My collection of samizdat tools


Huh? WTF are samizdat tools? google shows a bunch of hits for
programming stuf but no physical tooling..... and this:

Samizdat /n. a system of clandestine publication of banned literature
in the USSR
[Russ.,= self-publishing house]

Right. Also slang for any self-created work. In the context, making
one's own tools instead of paying for cruddy tools from marketers of
garbage cans or garage door openers.


Ah. Very cool.

sometimes, if you want something to be right you have to do it
yourself. this is why I, a woodworker, own a machine lathe and a mill.







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If you're going to be pushing the tool for extended periods wrist
angle and grip volume become important.

This is the sort of info I'm looking for. I suppose a DAGS on ergonomics
is in my future... Tell ya what--I'll do that research and post back
here if this thread indicates enough interest in the topic.

please.










I'd be interested to see pictures of some of your tool handles. if you
can, please post some on ABPW...

Love to. No e-camera. I promise a slew of photos if I can find a friend
or neighbor who'll loan me one for a day.



heh. I'll show you mine if you'll show me yours....