I received a call from a friend of mine who was settling his
father-in-law's estate. It seemed that there were some tools in his
garage and my friend had no clue (a) what the were, and (b) what the
value would be.
It turns out that his father-in-law had a couple of pretty decent tools.
1 - Rockwell Unisaw with original fence and miter gauge,
1 - Rockwell 16" variable speed drill press,
1 - Delta 6" jointer (open-base)
He asked how much each was worth - given that this was a friend, I had
to bite my tongue and tell him what I really thought they were worth -
not what I would like to buy them for! <grin> I did tell him that if he
decided to sell, I would like to have a shot at them.
Two months later, he is selling the house and needs the basement cleaned
out. He told me that I could have them at $100 each! I think that I
might have broken a speed limit or two getting up there to load up!
I am most excited about finally getting a unisaw (needs some TLC and a
new cord) which I have been wanting for years. Good things do come to
those who wait!
If you have never done a rebuild, check with the boys
over at http://www.owwm.com ... There are many folks
over there that have done some beautiful restores and
have wealth of restoration knowledge that can't be
found anywhere else.
This is example of the mythical $100 Unisaw.. if you wait
long enough... great find--get them, fix them, treasure them.
Here is another great resource for Unisaw rebuilds:
http://www.sawcenter.com/index.html
John Anderson wrote:
> Two months later, he is selling the house and needs the basement cleaned
> out. He told me that I could have them at $100 each! I think that I
> might have broken a speed limit or two getting up there to load up!
>
On Tue, 24 May 2005 23:04:33 -0400, John Anderson <[email protected]>
wrote:
>Jane & David wrote:
>> In article <[email protected]>,
>> John Anderson <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I received a call from a friend of mine who was settling his
>>>father-in-law's estate. It seemed that there were some tools in his
>>>garage and my friend had no clue (a) what the were, and (b) what the
>>>value would be.
>>>
>>>It turns out that his father-in-law had a couple of pretty decent tools.
>>>1 - Rockwell Unisaw with original fence and miter gauge,
>>>1 - Rockwell 16" variable speed drill press,
>>>1 - Delta 6" jointer (open-base)
>>>
>>>He asked how much each was worth - given that this was a friend, I had
>>>to bite my tongue and tell him what I really thought they were worth -
>>>not what I would like to buy them for! <grin> I did tell him that if he
>>>decided to sell, I would like to have a shot at them.
>>>
>>>Two months later, he is selling the house and needs the basement cleaned
>>>out. He told me that I could have them at $100 each! I think that I
>>>might have broken a speed limit or two getting up there to load up!
>>>
>>>I am most excited about finally getting a unisaw (needs some TLC and a
>>>new cord) which I have been wanting for years. Good things do come to
>>>those who wait!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Sounds like your honesty was nicely rewarded. It's good to hear a story
>> like this.
>>
>> Regards,
>> PDX David
>Thanks David - I figure that the Golden Rule still applies around here.
John.. re: golden rule...
I have a strong belief in karma, which to me is about the same thing... you get
back what you put in...
If you DID throw him a lowball price at first, the odds are that it still would
have been higher than the offer he made to you, and this way you get to SUCK BIG
TIME and feel good about treating a friend like a friend.... YMMV
mac
Please remove splinters before emailing
John Anderson wrote:
> I received a call from a friend of mine who was settling his
> father-in-law's estate. It seemed that there were some tools in his
> garage and my friend had no clue (a) what the were, and (b) what the
> value would be.
>
> It turns out that his father-in-law had a couple of pretty decent tools.
> 1 - Rockwell Unisaw with original fence and miter gauge,
> 1 - Rockwell 16" variable speed drill press,
> 1 - Delta 6" jointer (open-base)
>
> He asked how much each was worth - given that this was a friend, I had
> to bite my tongue and tell him what I really thought they were worth -
> not what I would like to buy them for! <grin> I did tell him that if he
> decided to sell, I would like to have a shot at them.
>
> Two months later, he is selling the house and needs the basement cleaned
> out. He told me that I could have them at $100 each! I think that I
> might have broken a speed limit or two getting up there to load up!
>
> I am most excited about finally getting a unisaw (needs some TLC and a
> new cord) which I have been wanting for years. Good things do come to
> those who wait!
That may not be as good as it gets, but it's so close it doesn't
matter. Use 'em in good health.
On Tue, 24 May 2005 19:45:27 -0400, the inscrutable John Anderson
<[email protected]> spake:
>I received a call from a friend of mine who was settling his
>father-in-law's estate. It seemed that there were some tools in his
>garage and my friend had no clue (a) what the were, and (b) what the
>value would be.
>
>It turns out that his father-in-law had a couple of pretty decent tools.
>1 - Rockwell Unisaw with original fence and miter gauge,
>1 - Rockwell 16" variable speed drill press,
>1 - Delta 6" jointer (open-base)
>
>He asked how much each was worth - given that this was a friend, I had
>to bite my tongue and tell him what I really thought they were worth -
>not what I would like to buy them for! <grin> I did tell him that if he
>decided to sell, I would like to have a shot at them.
>
>Two months later, he is selling the house and needs the basement cleaned
>out. He told me that I could have them at $100 each! I think that I
>might have broken a speed limit or two getting up there to load up!
>
>I am most excited about finally getting a unisaw (needs some TLC and a
>new cord) which I have been wanting for years. Good things do come to
>those who wait!
Congrats on a nice gloat, John. Now, what -color- are you going to
paint them?
<NOMEX=ON>
-
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so that I could hear heavy breathing again. || Programmed Websites
John Anderson wrote:
> Todd Fatheree wrote:
>
>> "John Anderson" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>>
>>> I received a call from a friend of mine who was settling his
>>> father-in-law's estate. It seemed that there were some tools in his
>>> garage and my friend had no clue (a) what the were, and (b) what the
>>> value would be.
>>>
>>> It turns out that his father-in-law had a couple of pretty decent tools.
>>> 1 - Rockwell Unisaw with original fence and miter gauge,
>>> 1 - Rockwell 16" variable speed drill press,
>>> 1 - Delta 6" jointer (open-base)
>>>
>>> He asked how much each was worth - given that this was a friend, I had
>>> to bite my tongue and tell him what I really thought they were worth -
>>> not what I would like to buy them for! <grin> I did tell him that if he
>>> decided to sell, I would like to have a shot at them.
>>>
>>> Two months later, he is selling the house and needs the basement cleaned
>>> out. He told me that I could have them at $100 each! I think that I
>>> might have broken a speed limit or two getting up there to load up!
>>>
>>> I am most excited about finally getting a unisaw (needs some TLC and a
>>> new cord) which I have been wanting for years. Good things do come to
>>> those who wait!
>>
>>
>>
>> Must be what caused the low pressure system around Georgia today?
>>
>> todd
>>
>>
> Big-time vacuum happening up around Woodstock...
> :o)
Can I come visit after you get them all setup? :)
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"John Anderson" wrote
> Robatoy wrote:
> SNIP
>>
>> I feel your pain. You have to change a cord??? My goodness, the pain!!
>>
>> Y O U S U C K !!!!
>
> I know! I have to actually do some wiring! What will I do?!
>
And another wreck thread deterioates into a discussion about wiring and
electrical work.
And, John, you suck so much, you are an aircraft hazard.
"John Anderson" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I received a call from a friend of mine who was settling his
> father-in-law's estate. It seemed that there were some tools in his
> garage and my friend had no clue (a) what the were, and (b) what the
> value would be.
>
> It turns out that his father-in-law had a couple of pretty decent tools.
> 1 - Rockwell Unisaw with original fence and miter gauge,
> 1 - Rockwell 16" variable speed drill press,
> 1 - Delta 6" jointer (open-base)
>
> He asked how much each was worth - given that this was a friend, I had
> to bite my tongue and tell him what I really thought they were worth -
> not what I would like to buy them for! <grin> I did tell him that if he
> decided to sell, I would like to have a shot at them.
>
> Two months later, he is selling the house and needs the basement cleaned
> out. He told me that I could have them at $100 each! I think that I
> might have broken a speed limit or two getting up there to load up!
>
> I am most excited about finally getting a unisaw (needs some TLC and a
> new cord) which I have been wanting for years. Good things do come to
> those who wait!
Must be what caused the low pressure system around Georgia today?
todd
John Anderson <[email protected]> wrote in news:LPmdnU2ZFo4BIg7fRVn-
[email protected]:
<snip>
> I am most excited about finally getting a unisaw (needs some TLC and a
> new cord) which I have been wanting for years. Good things do come to
> those who wait!
Aren't friends great?!
BTW, when I bought a _new_ Unisaw, I still needed to make a new cord, strip
the cosmolins, and align everything until it was right. Not that I'm
complaining, mind you. That's just what you do when a cabinet saw moves
into your show, new or used.
Now make them something really nice.
Patriarch
ps: Did you ask him about the shed full of 12/4 walnut drying in the back?
;-)
Pat Barber wrote:
> If you have never done a rebuild, check with the boys
> over at http://www.owwm.com ... There are many folks
> over there that have done some beautiful restores and
> have wealth of restoration knowledge that can't be
> found anywhere else.
>
> This is example of the mythical $100 Unisaw.. if you wait
> long enough... great find--get them, fix them, treasure them.
>
> Here is another great resource for Unisaw rebuilds:
>
> http://www.sawcenter.com/index.html
>
>
Awesome links - thanks Pat!
On Tue, 24 May 2005 23:05:42 -0400, John Anderson <[email protected]>
wrote:
>Robatoy wrote:
>SNIP
>>
>>
>> I feel your pain. You have to change a cord??? My goodness, the pain!!
>>
>> btw
>>
>>
>> Y O U S U C K !!!!
>
>I know! I have to actually do some wiring! What will I do?!
>
>:o)
simple... paint first so that you can color coordinate the cord..
mac
Please remove splinters before emailing
On Tue, 24 May 2005 19:45:27 -0400, John Anderson
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I received a call from a friend of mine who was settling his
>father-in-law's estate. It seemed that there were some tools in his
>garage and my friend had no clue (a) what the were, and (b) what the
>value would be.
>
>It turns out that his father-in-law had a couple of pretty decent tools.
>1 - Rockwell Unisaw with original fence and miter gauge,
>1 - Rockwell 16" variable speed drill press,
>1 - Delta 6" jointer (open-base)
>
>He asked how much each was worth - given that this was a friend, I had
>to bite my tongue and tell him what I really thought they were worth -
>not what I would like to buy them for! <grin> I did tell him that if he
>decided to sell, I would like to have a shot at them.
>
>Two months later, he is selling the house and needs the basement cleaned
>out. He told me that I could have them at $100 each! I think that I
>might have broken a speed limit or two getting up there to load up!
>
>I am most excited about finally getting a unisaw (needs some TLC and a
>new cord) which I have been wanting for years. Good things do come to
>those who wait!
All I can say is that you suck the suckiest suck that ever was sucked!
<sigh>
--
"We need to make a sacrifice to the gods, find me a young virgin... oh, and bring something to kill"
Tim Douglass
http://www.DouglassClan.com
If you were a dinosaur you'd be a suckasaurus.
Great deal good job!
Dan
"Jane & David" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In article <[email protected]>,
> John Anderson <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> I received a call from a friend of mine who was settling his
>> father-in-law's estate. It seemed that there were some tools in his
>> garage and my friend had no clue (a) what the were, and (b) what the
>> value would be.
>>
>> It turns out that his father-in-law had a couple of pretty decent tools.
>> 1 - Rockwell Unisaw with original fence and miter gauge,
>> 1 - Rockwell 16" variable speed drill press,
>> 1 - Delta 6" jointer (open-base)
>>
>> He asked how much each was worth - given that this was a friend, I had
>> to bite my tongue and tell him what I really thought they were worth -
>> not what I would like to buy them for! <grin> I did tell him that if he
>> decided to sell, I would like to have a shot at them.
>>
>> Two months later, he is selling the house and needs the basement cleaned
>> out. He told me that I could have them at $100 each! I think that I
>> might have broken a speed limit or two getting up there to load up!
>>
>> I am most excited about finally getting a unisaw (needs some TLC and a
>> new cord) which I have been wanting for years. Good things do come to
>> those who wait!
>
>
>
> Sounds like your honesty was nicely rewarded. It's good to hear a story
> like this.
>
> Regards,
> PDX David
In article <[email protected]>,
John Anderson <[email protected]> wrote:
> I received a call from a friend of mine who was settling his
> father-in-law's estate. It seemed that there were some tools in his
> garage and my friend had no clue (a) what the were, and (b) what the
> value would be.
>
> It turns out that his father-in-law had a couple of pretty decent tools.
> 1 - Rockwell Unisaw with original fence and miter gauge,
> 1 - Rockwell 16" variable speed drill press,
> 1 - Delta 6" jointer (open-base)
>
> He asked how much each was worth - given that this was a friend, I had
> to bite my tongue and tell him what I really thought they were worth -
> not what I would like to buy them for! <grin> I did tell him that if he
> decided to sell, I would like to have a shot at them.
>
> Two months later, he is selling the house and needs the basement cleaned
> out. He told me that I could have them at $100 each! I think that I
> might have broken a speed limit or two getting up there to load up!
>
> I am most excited about finally getting a unisaw (needs some TLC and a
> new cord) which I have been wanting for years. Good things do come to
> those who wait!
I feel your pain. You have to change a cord??? My goodness, the pain!!
btw
Y O U S U C K !!!!
In article <[email protected]>,
mac davis <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Tue, 24 May 2005 23:05:42 -0400, John Anderson <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
> >Robatoy wrote:
> >SNIP
> >>
> >>
> >> I feel your pain. You have to change a cord??? My goodness, the pain!!
> >>
> >> btw
> >>
> >>
> >> Y O U S U C K !!!!
> >
> >I know! I have to actually do some wiring! What will I do?!
> >
> >:o)
> simple... paint first so that you can color coordinate the cord..
OR... buy the cord then use it to have the decorator harmonize the paint
choice.
decisions, decisions.
"John Anderson" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I received a call from a friend of mine who was settling his
> father-in-law's estate. It seemed that there were some tools in his
> garage and my friend had no clue (a) what the were, and (b) what the
> value would be.
>
> It turns out that his father-in-law had a couple of pretty decent tools.
> 1 - Rockwell Unisaw with original fence and miter gauge,
> 1 - Rockwell 16" variable speed drill press,
> 1 - Delta 6" jointer (open-base)
>
> He asked how much each was worth - given that this was a friend, I had
> to bite my tongue and tell him what I really thought they were worth -
> not what I would like to buy them for! <grin> I did tell him that if he
> decided to sell, I would like to have a shot at them.
>
> Two months later, he is selling the house and needs the basement cleaned
> out. He told me that I could have them at $100 each! I think that I
> might have broken a speed limit or two getting up there to load up!
>
> I am most excited about finally getting a unisaw (needs some TLC and a
> new cord) which I have been wanting for years. Good things do come to
> those who wait!
you SUCKETH *BIG* time!
Vic
Charlie Self wrote:
>
> John Anderson wrote:
>
>>I received a call from a friend of mine who was settling his
>>father-in-law's estate. It seemed that there were some tools in his
>>garage and my friend had no clue (a) what the were, and (b) what the
>>value would be.
>>
>>It turns out that his father-in-law had a couple of pretty decent tools.
>>1 - Rockwell Unisaw with original fence and miter gauge,
>>1 - Rockwell 16" variable speed drill press,
>>1 - Delta 6" jointer (open-base)
>>
>>He asked how much each was worth - given that this was a friend, I had
>>to bite my tongue and tell him what I really thought they were worth -
>>not what I would like to buy them for! <grin> I did tell him that if he
>>decided to sell, I would like to have a shot at them.
>>
>>Two months later, he is selling the house and needs the basement cleaned
>>out. He told me that I could have them at $100 each! I think that I
>>might have broken a speed limit or two getting up there to load up!
>>
>>I am most excited about finally getting a unisaw (needs some TLC and a
>>new cord) which I have been wanting for years. Good things do come to
>>those who wait!
>
>
> That may not be as good as it gets, but it's so close it doesn't
> matter. Use 'em in good health.
>
Thanks Charlie - I plan on it - just as soon as I get it cleaned up
Patriarch wrote:
> John Anderson <[email protected]> wrote in news:LPmdnU2ZFo4BIg7fRVn-
> [email protected]:
>
> <snip>
>
>>I am most excited about finally getting a unisaw (needs some TLC and a
>>new cord) which I have been wanting for years. Good things do come to
>>those who wait!
>
>
> Aren't friends great?!
>
> BTW, when I bought a _new_ Unisaw, I still needed to make a new cord, strip
> the cosmolins, and align everything until it was right. Not that I'm
> complaining, mind you. That's just what you do when a cabinet saw moves
> into your show, new or used.
>
> Now make them something really nice.
>
> Patriarch
>
> ps: Did you ask him about the shed full of 12/4 walnut drying in the back?
> ;-)
Shhh! You weren't supposed to notice that!
Actually, the only wood that he had was a piece of 2/4 x 10" x 96"
cherry - which I did ask for and receive. The rest of the wood was PT
for decking.
Jane & David wrote:
> In article <[email protected]>,
> John Anderson <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
>>I received a call from a friend of mine who was settling his
>>father-in-law's estate. It seemed that there were some tools in his
>>garage and my friend had no clue (a) what the were, and (b) what the
>>value would be.
>>
>>It turns out that his father-in-law had a couple of pretty decent tools.
>>1 - Rockwell Unisaw with original fence and miter gauge,
>>1 - Rockwell 16" variable speed drill press,
>>1 - Delta 6" jointer (open-base)
>>
>>He asked how much each was worth - given that this was a friend, I had
>>to bite my tongue and tell him what I really thought they were worth -
>>not what I would like to buy them for! <grin> I did tell him that if he
>>decided to sell, I would like to have a shot at them.
>>
>>Two months later, he is selling the house and needs the basement cleaned
>>out. He told me that I could have them at $100 each! I think that I
>>might have broken a speed limit or two getting up there to load up!
>>
>>I am most excited about finally getting a unisaw (needs some TLC and a
>>new cord) which I have been wanting for years. Good things do come to
>>those who wait!
>
>
>
>
> Sounds like your honesty was nicely rewarded. It's good to hear a story
> like this.
>
> Regards,
> PDX David
Thanks David - I figure that the Golden Rule still applies around here.
In article <[email protected]>,
John Anderson <[email protected]> wrote:
> I received a call from a friend of mine who was settling his
> father-in-law's estate. It seemed that there were some tools in his
> garage and my friend had no clue (a) what the were, and (b) what the
> value would be.
>
> It turns out that his father-in-law had a couple of pretty decent tools.
> 1 - Rockwell Unisaw with original fence and miter gauge,
> 1 - Rockwell 16" variable speed drill press,
> 1 - Delta 6" jointer (open-base)
>
> He asked how much each was worth - given that this was a friend, I had
> to bite my tongue and tell him what I really thought they were worth -
> not what I would like to buy them for! <grin> I did tell him that if he
> decided to sell, I would like to have a shot at them.
>
> Two months later, he is selling the house and needs the basement cleaned
> out. He told me that I could have them at $100 each! I think that I
> might have broken a speed limit or two getting up there to load up!
>
> I am most excited about finally getting a unisaw (needs some TLC and a
> new cord) which I have been wanting for years. Good things do come to
> those who wait!
Sounds like your honesty was nicely rewarded. It's good to hear a story
like this.
Regards,
PDX David
Hmmm. I haven't given much thought to that yet.
I am partial to light-colored tools (although I do have my fair share of
Porter Cable gray in the shop <grin>). I have thought of going really
bold and painting ...GASP... White!
:o)
Larry Jaques wrote:
SNIP
>
> Congrats on a nice gloat, John. Now, what -color- are you going to
> paint them?
>
> <NOMEX=ON>
>
> -
> The only reason I would take up exercising is || http://diversify.com
> so that I could hear heavy breathing again. || Programmed Websites
Todd Fatheree wrote:
> "John Anderson" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>>I received a call from a friend of mine who was settling his
>>father-in-law's estate. It seemed that there were some tools in his
>>garage and my friend had no clue (a) what the were, and (b) what the
>>value would be.
>>
>>It turns out that his father-in-law had a couple of pretty decent tools.
>>1 - Rockwell Unisaw with original fence and miter gauge,
>>1 - Rockwell 16" variable speed drill press,
>>1 - Delta 6" jointer (open-base)
>>
>>He asked how much each was worth - given that this was a friend, I had
>>to bite my tongue and tell him what I really thought they were worth -
>>not what I would like to buy them for! <grin> I did tell him that if he
>>decided to sell, I would like to have a shot at them.
>>
>>Two months later, he is selling the house and needs the basement cleaned
>>out. He told me that I could have them at $100 each! I think that I
>>might have broken a speed limit or two getting up there to load up!
>>
>>I am most excited about finally getting a unisaw (needs some TLC and a
>>new cord) which I have been wanting for years. Good things do come to
>>those who wait!
>
>
> Must be what caused the low pressure system around Georgia today?
>
> todd
>
>
Big-time vacuum happening up around Woodstock...
:o)
Swingman wrote:
> "John Anderson" wrote in message
>
> <magnficent mangum gloat snipped>
>
>>I am most excited about finally getting a unisaw (needs some TLC and a
>>new cord) which I have been wanting for years. Good things do come to
>>those who wait!
>
>
> You definitely suck, bubba!
>
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I have been waiting years to hear those sweet words - "you suck!"
:o)