OldTools FAQ



The following is a compilation of frequently asked questions and

other useful information about the OldTools mailing list.

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I. What is OldTools?



OldTools is a mailing list catering to the interests of old hand

tool aficionados, both collectors and users. The list's charter

states:



The purpose of this list is to provide an entertaining,

not-quite-moderated, light-hearted, fun, jolly, happy,

informative forum to discuss the history, usage, value,

location, availability, collectibility, and restoration of

traditional woodworking tools. The emphasis is on

muscle-powered tools and techniques, though water-powered

machinery (whether steam, or mill pond) is more than welcome.



OldTools is a very casual place-- The popular image is that of a

back porch get-together. People come and go, swap stories, ask

questions of the "old-timers", and just generally engage in

polite discussion of the old tool topics of the day.





- How can I "lurk"?



If you wish to follow the discussions in OldTools without

actually joining in, an archive of the last few weeks worth of

messages is maintained at

http://mailmunch.law.cornell.edu/mhonarc/OLDTOOLS/



This page can be accessed with any World-Wide Web browser

(NetScape, Mosaic, etc).



It is recommended that all new list users "lurk" for a while

before subscribing-- this allows you to get a feel for the

group's dynamics, as well as the volume of messages.





- How do I subscribe?



After you've lurked for a while and decided you would like to

join the fun, you can subscribe to the list by sending a message

with the text



"subscribe OLDTOOLS Your Full Name"



to listserv@listserv.law.cornell.edu. Note that text above must

be the body of the message (not the title), and should NOT be in

quotes. And please, put *your* name where indicated-- list

members named "Your Full Name"