The second weekend in March is rapidly approaching, when tool dealers and tailgaters from all over the East Coast descend on the Damascus VFD Activity Center to set up shop for the one day old tool sale and auction. This is one of the main outside events in the shop, as students scramble to pick up duplicates of tools they have found indispensable while building, and for the gentlemen to sweeten their bench sets. I hope to be there this year, assuming I can avoid scheduling conflicts with regards to call.
This year, I will remember not to take my hands off a tool I am interested in, at the risk of losing it to another attendee (and especially another denizen of this shop). The pictured plane was pricey, but still $100 less than the modern equivalent. Also shown is the recommended two-handed grip, which I have committed to mastering prior to next month's show. I made the mistake of setting it down to pull my wallet from my bag, and when I reached down to pick it up, money was already changing hands...none of it mine! This year, do not be surprised when I throw an elbow or two...consider this fair warning!
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http://www.patinatools.org/auctionlistings.asp
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