Popular Post browders Posted June 1, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) I'm pretty sure my wife is soon going to ban me from this site. I follow the threads and see the fancy new tools people are getting, and soon I'm headed for the hardware store. The first picture is of my "redneck" bench top sander. Not great, but functional. The second picture is my bench top sander after reading the posts on this site. I think the next addition to my shop will be a bed, because I'm pretty sure it's where I'll be sleeping. By the way, the Ridgid is an awesome machine. Jim. Edited June 1, 2014 by browders Stogies, bobscroll, Wilson's Woodworking and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 I know what ya mean , I just broke down and ordered a Excalibur 21" saw ,,, will be here next week ,,,,, Birchbark, Travis, Phantom Scroller and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Gentlemen you have to weigh up if it's a want or need toy. If you just want it walk away, quickly. IF you need it then buy it and then make the wife something really really really nice. So whats the problem?????????????? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Marg Wilson's Woodworking, Travis and bobscroll 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 I don't drink, I don't smoke, I JUST BUY TOOLS. whats the problem????????????????? Travis and Stogies 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Roy Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) Gentlemen you have to weigh up if it's a want or need toy. If you just want it walk away, quickly. IF you need it then buy it and then make the wife something really really really nice. So whats the problem?????????????? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Marg "What's the problem" Marg?????? The WIFE is the PROBLEM Rob Roy. Edited June 1, 2014 by Rob Roy wombatie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 When my wife buys a new sewing machine, I get a new tool. Oh, nice looking sander. wombatie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Just ask her home many pairs if shoes and purses she has...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bendita Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Guys guys guys none of these tools are a necessity, oh sure the manufacturer has you brainwashed into needing this, but really what happened to being craftsman. Meaning you made things,not some shiny piece of steel that you turned on made this. If we keep buying more toys eventually we will be categorized in the same league as the laser cutters. Lets face it the more tools you own and use the less you have to do with the outcome. The only tools I use are a scroll saw and I admit I'm to lazy to do it by hand, although I have met guys who still cut by hand and a dremmel to drill the holes which I agree is a luxury but other then that sandpaper is wrapped around sticks for that round contour, I use those little disposable nail files that I trim to size for sanding the inside cuts. other than that its sandpaper and elbow grease and I'm still proud to say I MADE THAT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Guys guys guys none of these tools are a necessity, oh sure the manufacturer has you brainwashed into needing this, but really what happened to being craftsman. Meaning you made things,not some shiny piece of steel that you turned on made this. If we keep buying more toys eventually we will be categorized in the same league as the laser cutters. Lets face it the more tools you own and use the less you have to do with the outcome. The only tools I use are a scroll saw and I admit I'm to lazy to do it by hand, although I have met guys who still cut by hand and a dremmel to drill the holes which I agree is a luxury but other then that sandpaper is wrapped around sticks for that round contour, I use those little disposable nail files that I trim to size for sanding the inside cuts. other than that its sandpaper and elbow grease and I'm still proud to say I MADE THAT! Hey Hans you stick to your hand tools and I'll be in Scotland before ya. Each to his/her own I say. Only kidding I will always turn to hand tools to finish what the electric tool can't do. Roly Bendita 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) When MARGE SPEAKS,her husband listens with both ears,lol"YES DEAR"lol,Never mind the woman behind the curtain ,THE GREAT MARGE HAS SPOKEN,lolGuys Guys Guys listen to her!Do you want to be in the same dog house as BILL H?Just sneak it in the shop and hang out the shingle no girls allowed!Unless you want to hear over and over OH YOU BOUGHT IT ANYWAY! Then here comes the silent treatment AGAIN! Edited June 1, 2014 by amazingkevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Finn Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 The trick is: Sell enough of your projects to pay for new equipment. Like I did to get this wonderful new tool. Buzz, knotbob, Bendita and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 The trick is: Sell enough of your projects to pay for new equipment. Like I did to get this wonderful new tool. Log to desk machine.jpg Jim what is that it either strips bark or cuts off slices what does it do?? Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Finn Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 It makes the whole roll top desk. Ahem.... <grin> Phantom Scroller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 I wanted a Mig welder, My wife said she wanted a Keyboard player, So we both got what we wanted, And the value of the items items were similar in price, And we lived happily ever after Bob Phantom Scroller and amazingkevin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Boy, I wish I had one of those. I think it's my wife's turn to buy something though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailfndr Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 The trick is: Sell enough of your projects to pay for new equipment. Like I did to get this wonderful new tool. Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner. I set up a separate bank account for the shop, whatever money I bring in goes to this account. If I want to buy lumber or tools, it comes from this account. Wife is happy..she knows I am in the basement shop and not out at a bar somewhere... Wilson's Woodworking, Phantom Scroller, Jim Finn and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 (edited) I don't drink, I don't smoke, I JUST BUY TOOLS. whats the problem????????????????? Roly I don't drink so I just have half as many toys as I want. Hans - I do not have the skill or patience to do everything with hand tools - At my age even if I had the skill and patience, I would not have the time to accomplish everything I wanted without power tools - BTW, I do still buy green bananas, I am not THAT old p.s. My wife is a quilter - do you know how much some of those sewing machines cost?? Edited June 2, 2014 by Doug amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 It makes the whole roll top desk. Ahem.... <grin> I want one of them Jim, great machine Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansnow Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Or how about these tools? I needed a bigger bandsaw to resaw lumber for scrolling, and a drill press for drilling straight holes in awkward shaped pieces. Stogies, amazingkevin, Doug and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotbob Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 What's the keyboard player's name? Sorry, I couldn't let that one go by without smart alec comment. quote name="bobscroll" post="80057" timestamp="1401644085"]I wanted a Mig welder, My wife said she wanted a Keyboard player, So we both got what we wanted, And the value of the items items were similar in price, And we lived happily ever after Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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