My horror story was self inflicted. In 1973 I was a member of the USMC and had been reassigned from CA to Okinawa. I have been a pipe smoker since I was 18 and had learned to love the convenience of strike anywhere kitchen matches. Accordingly, I had packed 4 boxes in my hold baggage. No problem at customs. I was…

Still looks like an old fashion electric shaver to me.

My shop is full of power tools that my Dad bought in the 40's - 60's that still work just fine. Craftsman radial arm saw, brand name unknow cyclical valve grinder, brand name unknown bandsaw tooth setting tool, and so on. I also have skads of hand tools from my grandpa that he bought back in the 20's and 30's. I am…