Well, I came across a set of plans for an outdoor bench/planter combo and
now I find myself searching Craigslist for table saws, router tables and a
drill press.
I went home from work and organized my garage last night.(it needed it bad)
I was online until 2 am looking up woodworking stuff on the net.(Hardly
watched the Red Wings game)
I woke up for work this morning and after my usual shower, I found myself
looking around the bathroom thinking "I could make some cool stuff for in
here".
Is there a cure for this or will it only get worse?
Jim P
[email protected] (Drew Lawson) wrote in
news:[email protected]:
> In article <[email protected]>
> "Jim P" <[email protected]> writes:
>
>>I went home from work and organized my garage last night.(it needed it
>>bad)
>
> Heh. If it only took a night to organize it, it doesn't start on
> "bad." That's what I *should* get to this weekend . . .
>
>
I did mine to finally set up space for a workshop. I spent at least 50
hours on that garage. Most of it was checking contents of boxes,
labeling, and placing on shelves.
There's still more to do...
Puckdropper
--
"The potential difference between the top and bottom of a tree is the
reason why all trees have to be grounded..." -- Bored Borg on
rec.woodworking
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On Jun 4, 12:09=A0am, "Max" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> I don't drink, don't smoke, don't gamble, don't play golf.
> But I have 11 routers. =A0<G>
Golf? I won't play a game that calls carbon fiber and titanium
'woods'.
If you're including router planes, I have eight or nine - three with
plugs. As far as all types of hand planes, I couldn't guess and get
within 20. I suppose I should sell some...
R
On Jun 5, 10:30=A0am, [email protected] (Drew Lawson) wrote:
> In article <[email protected]>
> =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 "Jim P" <[email protected]> writes:
>
> >I went home from work and organized my garage last night.(it needed it b=
ad)
>
> Heh. =A0If it only took a night to organize it, it doesn't start on "bad.=
"
> That's what I *should* get to this weekend . . .
I'm having a garage sale this weekend so I can get back into the
garage without wheeling half of the stuff outside every time I have to
grab something.
The thing I'm looking forward to getting rid of the most are the two
Pella storm doors that my sister had installed by a big box store
while I was away on a trip. The first time they installed it with it
swinging the wrong way, the second time they just did a _bad_
installation and it wasn't the door she needed in the first place. I
couldn't bear to see it thrown in with the recycling, so I took it to
find a new owner for it. Anybody need two 3' white Pella storms with
screens, closers, frames, and one glass pane? ;)
R
On Jun 3, 7:31=A0pm, Swingman <[email protected]> wrote:
> Jim P wrote:
> > Well, I came across a set of plans for an outdoor bench/planter combo a=
nd
> > now I find myself searching Craigslist for table saws, router tables an=
d a
> > drill press.
> > I went home from work and organized my garage last night.(it needed it =
bad)
> > I was online until 2 am looking up woodworking stuff on the net.(Hardly
> > watched the Red Wings game)
> > I woke up for work this morning and after my usual shower, I found myse=
lf
> > looking around the bathroom thinking "I could make some cool stuff for =
in
> > here".
>
> > Is there a cure for this or will it only get worse?
>
> 'tis the mother of all slippery slopes ... put a lock on your wallet
> that only a crow bar can open, and additionally, give up
> smoking/drinking, or some other vice, to justify the upcoming expenditure=
s.
The OP wrote, "I had to explain over and over to my wife just why the
rear tire on my Buell
XB9R wears faster than her
car tires. She still thinks that I was riding too much and working
around
the house too little."
Sounds to me he got the wallet lock and the ball and chain as a
package deal. ;)
Jim, are you familiar with the term SWMBO? You might not know it, but
you know it.
R
"Smitty" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
On Jun 3, 3:52 am, "Jim P" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Well, I came across a set of plans for an outdoor bench/planter combo and
> now I find myself searching Craigslist for table saws, router tables and a
> drill press.
>Here's a suggestion. . . .Go to =
>http://www.freecycle.org/
>then post what you are looking for. Sometimes people
>just want to clear out & give away old table saws & the like.
>Worth a try. . . . FREE is best, I always say.
>Smitty
That is cool.
Thanks
Jim P
I got out a mag off the shelf - "Home Workshop projects" a 50'ish book.
So 50's - and 'modern chairs .....'.
Know what you mean - but busy...
Martin
Jim P wrote:
> Well, I came across a set of plans for an outdoor bench/planter combo and
> now I find myself searching Craigslist for table saws, router tables and a
> drill press.
> I went home from work and organized my garage last night.(it needed it bad)
> I was online until 2 am looking up woodworking stuff on the net.(Hardly
> watched the Red Wings game)
> I woke up for work this morning and after my usual shower, I found myself
> looking around the bathroom thinking "I could make some cool stuff for in
> here".
>
> Is there a cure for this or will it only get worse?
>
>
> Jim P
>
>
Jim P wrote:
> Well, I came across a set of plans for an outdoor bench/planter combo and
> now I find myself searching Craigslist for table saws, router tables and a
> drill press.
> I went home from work and organized my garage last night.(it needed it bad)
> I was online until 2 am looking up woodworking stuff on the net.(Hardly
> watched the Red Wings game)
> I woke up for work this morning and after my usual shower, I found myself
> looking around the bathroom thinking "I could make some cool stuff for in
> here".
>
> Is there a cure for this or will it only get worse?
'tis the mother of all slippery slopes ... put a lock on your wallet
that only a crow bar can open, and additionally, give up
smoking/drinking, or some other vice, to justify the upcoming expenditures.
Good luck .. you're not alone and we feel your pain.
--
www.e-woodshop.net
Last update: 10/22/08
KarlC@ (the obvious)
"Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Jim P wrote:
>> Well, I came across a set of plans for an outdoor bench/planter combo and
>> now I find myself searching Craigslist for table saws, router tables and
>> a drill press.
>> I went home from work and organized my garage last night.(it needed it
>> bad)
>> I was online until 2 am looking up woodworking stuff on the net.(Hardly
>> watched the Red Wings game)
>> I woke up for work this morning and after my usual shower, I found myself
>> looking around the bathroom thinking "I could make some cool stuff for in
>> here".
>>
>> Is there a cure for this or will it only get worse?
>
> 'tis the mother of all slippery slopes ... put a lock on your wallet that
> only a crow bar can open, and additionally, give up smoking/drinking, or
> some other vice, to justify the upcoming expenditures.
>
> Good luck .. you're not alone and we feel your pain.
>
> --
> www.e-woodshop.net
> Last update: 10/22/08
> KarlC@ (the obvious)
I don't drink, don't smoke, don't gamble, don't play golf.
But I have 11 routers. <G>
Max
"Jim P" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Well, I came across a set of plans for an outdoor bench/planter combo and
> now I find myself searching Craigslist for table saws, router tables and a
> drill press.
> I went home from work and organized my garage last night.(it needed it
> bad)
> I was online until 2 am looking up woodworking stuff on the net.(Hardly
> watched the Red Wings game)
> I woke up for work this morning and after my usual shower, I found myself
> looking around the bathroom thinking "I could make some cool stuff for in
> here".
>
> Is there a cure for this or will it only get worse?
A couple of thoughts on the subject.
1. Some people on this planet have be a very specific *need* to "create". If
you are one of these people, woodworking is a outlet. Being a control freak
(I want to built it to my specs) helps too.
2. Woodworking capability is cumulative. Sure, you get "better at it with
time", but what that really means is that you add individual discrete
techniques, tools and methods of work, generally one at a time. Build your
arsinal by taking baby steps: 1, maybe 2 new tools or techniques per
project.
-Steve
"scritch" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> RicodJour wrote:
>> On Jun 3, 9:52 am, "Jim P" <[email protected]> wrote:
>>> Well, I came across a set of plans for an outdoor bench/planter combo
>>> and
>>> now I find myself searching Craigslist for table saws, router tables and
>>> a
>>> drill press.
>>> I went home from work and organized my garage last night.(it needed it
>>> bad)
>>> I was online until 2 am looking up woodworking stuff on the net.(Hardly
>>> watched the Red Wings game)
>>> I woke up for work this morning and after my usual shower, I found
>>> myself
>>> looking around the bathroom thinking "I could make some cool stuff for
>>> in
>>> here".
>>>
>>> Is there a cure for this or will it only get worse?
>>
>> Don't think of it as a disease. Think of it as having a super power
>> that people on this planet rarely understand. At some point your
>> brain changes. Pretty much everyone I know that's into woodworking
>> started off with a, "Hey, I could make that." And then stayed with it
>> until they could.
>>
>> If you want to have some fun, use your hands more and your power tools
>> less (within reason (until you are beyond reasoning)). Pick up some
>> old planes on eBay - they're cheap enough and better than the stuff
>> you'd buy now unless you buy higher end stuff.
>>
>> Welcome to the club.
>>
>> R
>
> The progression of the disease varies among its victims. Some go through
> an initial acute period of symptoms usually resulting in drastic weight
> loss in the wallet area, only to have the symptoms wane as the tool
> collection expands until the need for new tools and more lumber is managed
> by spending more time using tools than buying them. Others experience
> slow but progressive wallet debilitation as each higher level of skill
> attained demands finer tools to progress to the next level. This form of
> the disease is not fatal to the victim, but there may be associated
> victims in the form of heirs to the now-depleted fortunes of the patient.
LOL
I am checking out the part time work ads as I type this.
Darn, nothing for overweight, balding male strippers.
>
> There are related diseases which may differ in outward appearance, but are
> essentially the same in prognosis. For example, I just bought a
> sport-touring motorcycle after 30 years of not riding. The bug has bitten
> me hard, and while I might bridle at spending $200 for a set of tires for
> my Corolla, $220 for a single front tire for the bike (that *might* get
> 10k miles) seems reasonable. Outlook not so good.
Been there done that.
I had to explain over and over to my wife just why the rear tire on my Buell
XB9R wears faster than her
car tires. She still thinks that I was riding too much and working around
the house too little.
Oh well
"Timothy Drouillard" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Why would you even think it needs a cure?
$$$$(Lack of)
My wife will have to increase my allowance.
Jim P
"Jim P" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "scritch" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> LOL
> I am checking out the part time work ads as I type this.
> Darn, nothing for overweight, balding male strippers.
>
>
>>
>> There are related diseases which may differ in outward appearance, but
>> are essentially the same in prognosis. For example, I just bought a
>> sport-touring motorcycle after 30 years of not riding. The bug has
>> bitten me hard, and while I might bridle at spending $200 for a set of
>> tires for my Corolla, $220 for a single front tire for the bike (that
>> *might* get 10k miles) seems reasonable. Outlook not so good.
>
>
> Been there done that.
> I had to explain over and over to my wife just why the rear tire on my
> Buell XB9R wears faster than her
> car tires. She still thinks that I was riding too much and working around
> the house too little.
>
> Oh well
You have to keep reminding her that it may look like an extravagant
expense on the surface but that it is more than offset by what is saved by
keeping you out of the tittie bars and pool halls.
Dave in Houston
Why would you even think it needs a cure?
"Jim P" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Well, I came across a set of plans for an outdoor bench/planter combo and
> now I find myself searching Craigslist for table saws, router tables and a
> drill press.
> I went home from work and organized my garage last night.(it needed it
> bad)
> I was online until 2 am looking up woodworking stuff on the net.(Hardly
> watched the Red Wings game)
> I woke up for work this morning and after my usual shower, I found myself
> looking around the bathroom thinking "I could make some cool stuff for in
> here".
>
> Is there a cure for this or will it only get worse?
>
>
> Jim P
>
>
"RicodJour" <[email protected]> wrote
"Max" wrote:
>
> I don't drink, don't smoke, don't gamble, don't play golf.
> But I have 11 routers. <G>
Golf? I won't play a game that calls carbon fiber and titanium
'woods'.
If you're including router planes, I have eight or nine - three with
plugs. As far as all types of hand planes, I couldn't guess and get
within 20. I suppose I should sell some...
R
I didn't count router planes but I'm glad you brought it up. I have a
collection of Record planes minus a Jack plane that "disappeared" from my
shop. (further details upon request).
I've looked wherever I could for a replacement but the only ones I've found
were in an unacceptable condition.
Any help?
Max
On Jun 3, 9:52=A0am, "Jim P" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Well, I came across a set of plans for an outdoor bench/planter combo and
> now I find myself searching Craigslist for table saws, router tables and =
a
> drill press.
> I went home from work and organized my garage last night.(it needed it ba=
d)
> I was online until 2 am looking up woodworking stuff on the net.(Hardly
> watched the Red Wings game)
> I woke up for work this morning and after my usual shower, I found myself
> looking around the bathroom thinking "I could make some cool stuff for in
> here".
>
> Is there a cure for this or will it only get worse?
Don't think of it as a disease. Think of it as having a super power
that people on this planet rarely understand. At some point your
brain changes. Pretty much everyone I know that's into woodworking
started off with a, "Hey, I could make that." And then stayed with it
until they could.
If you want to have some fun, use your hands more and your power tools
less (within reason (until you are beyond reasoning)). Pick up some
old planes on eBay - they're cheap enough and better than the stuff
you'd buy now unless you buy higher end stuff.
Welcome to the club.
R
On Jun 3, 3:52=A0am, "Jim P" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Well, I came across a set of plans for an outdoor bench/planter combo and
> now I find myself searching Craigslist for table saws, router tables and =
a
> drill press.
Here's a suggestion. . . .Go to =3D
http://www.freecycle.org/
then post what you are looking for. Sometimes people
just want to clear out & give away old table saws & the like.
Worth a try. . . . FREE is best, I always say.
Smitty
RicodJour wrote:
> On Jun 3, 9:52 am, "Jim P" <[email protected]> wrote:
>> Well, I came across a set of plans for an outdoor bench/planter combo and
>> now I find myself searching Craigslist for table saws, router tables and a
>> drill press.
>> I went home from work and organized my garage last night.(it needed it bad)
>> I was online until 2 am looking up woodworking stuff on the net.(Hardly
>> watched the Red Wings game)
>> I woke up for work this morning and after my usual shower, I found myself
>> looking around the bathroom thinking "I could make some cool stuff for in
>> here".
>>
>> Is there a cure for this or will it only get worse?
>
> Don't think of it as a disease. Think of it as having a super power
> that people on this planet rarely understand. At some point your
> brain changes. Pretty much everyone I know that's into woodworking
> started off with a, "Hey, I could make that." And then stayed with it
> until they could.
>
> If you want to have some fun, use your hands more and your power tools
> less (within reason (until you are beyond reasoning)). Pick up some
> old planes on eBay - they're cheap enough and better than the stuff
> you'd buy now unless you buy higher end stuff.
>
> Welcome to the club.
>
> R
The progression of the disease varies among its victims. Some go
through an initial acute period of symptoms usually resulting in drastic
weight loss in the wallet area, only to have the symptoms wane as the
tool collection expands until the need for new tools and more lumber is
managed by spending more time using tools than buying them. Others
experience slow but progressive wallet debilitation as each higher level
of skill attained demands finer tools to progress to the next level.
This form of the disease is not fatal to the victim, but there may be
associated victims in the form of heirs to the now-depleted fortunes of
the patient.
There are related diseases which may differ in outward appearance, but
are essentially the same in prognosis. For example, I just bought a
sport-touring motorcycle after 30 years of not riding. The bug has
bitten me hard, and while I might bridle at spending $200 for a set of
tires for my Corolla, $220 for a single front tire for the bike (that
*might* get 10k miles) seems reasonable. Outlook not so good.
Jim P wrote:
> I went home from work and organized my garage last night.(it needed it bad)
> I was online until 2 am looking up woodworking stuff on the net.(Hardly
> watched the Red Wings game)
You didn't miss the Red Wings game, you missed the Pens game!
> Is there a cure for this or will it only get worse?
With a little luck, yes!
--
Jack
Go Penns!
http://jbstein.com
In article <[email protected]>
"Jim P" <[email protected]> writes:
>I went home from work and organized my garage last night.(it needed it bad)
Heh. If it only took a night to organize it, it doesn't start on "bad."
That's what I *should* get to this weekend . . .
--
Drew Lawson | Broke my mind
| Had no spare
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