"Gerry" wrote in message ...

If it has any bearing - my maternal grandfather shoed his first horse
when he was eight years old. Latter life saw him modify the steering
system on the Ford 999 to suit Barney Oldfield's cycle racing
experience.

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My maternal grandfather was a World War(S) era machinist. He was born well
before 1900. Exactly when I am not sure. Nobody seems to know. I have
several of his tools. My dad bought them or traded them from him many years
ago and pretty much never used most of it. A few years ago he gave me the
lot as a Christmas present. I'd have to say it was one of the very best
presents I have ever received. I do use some of the stuff from time to
time. Some has been really useful.