I am Henry Baxter - born in the middle of England and raised with an appreciation of history and rural lifestyles.  We had little to no electronic gadgets while growing up - all tools were mechanical and hand driven, live fires were a source of heat and some cooking (baked potatoes etc.)  My home town in the Midlands region was the epicenter of the Industrial Age in Great Britain - with many car manufacturers, coal mines and cloth mills.  I was fortunate to be accepted into one of the last 4 year Apprenticeships in the UK, with evening classes for a degree.  I went on to become a Mechanical Engineer and provide my expertise around the world.  In my career I have supported Aerospace, Oil Field and Medical device design and manufacturer, whilst maintaining a healthy hobby interest in technology.  The compiled skills and workshop come in handy at my 1830's Pennsylvania Dutch farmette for projects and restoration / upgrades.  I love to fuse history with preservation and modern technology. I hope these can also help you with yours.