journeyjane wrote:My tendency has been to buy things I don't fully use, or buy things before I need them, and I want to change the way I function.
Now why does this sound familiar?
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Now why does this sound familiar?
SS 500(09/1980), DC3300, jointer, bandsaw, belt sander, Strip Sander, drum sanders,molder, dado, biscuit joiner, universal lathe tool rest, Oneway talon chuck, router bits & chucks and a De Walt 735 planer,a #5,#6, block planes. ALL in a 100 square foot shop.
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JPG
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You Too?:Dbeeg wrote:Now why does this sound familiar?
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Goldie(Bought New SN 377425)/4" jointer/6" beltsander/12" planer/stripsander/bandsaw/powerstation /Scroll saw/Jig saw /Craftsman 10" ras/Craftsman 6" thicknessplaner/ Dayton10"tablesaw(restoredfromneighborstrashpile)/ Mark VII restoration in 'progress'/ 10E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange
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Goldie(Bought New SN 377425)/4" jointer/6" beltsander/12" planer/stripsander/bandsaw/powerstation /Scroll saw/Jig saw /Craftsman 10" ras/Craftsman 6" thicknessplaner/ Dayton10"tablesaw(restoredfromneighborstrashpile)/ Mark VII restoration in 'progress'/ 10E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange
I believe the SHOPSMITH forum is largely inhabited by creatures known as tool addicts. Many of us have a tendency to collect tools, and have great excuses as to why we 'need' them. Some of them (the excuses) are probably even true.
The Sawdust Sessions are a valuable source of information which many of us use. They are available on line here.
http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/Sawdust_Sessions.htm
These are filled with information and you can read the index to search for what you need.
They are also FREE which always fits well into my budget.
Welcome to the forum, If you update your personal data you may also find help in another woodworker in your area.
The Sawdust Sessions are a valuable source of information which many of us use. They are available on line here.
http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/Sawdust_Sessions.htm
These are filled with information and you can read the index to search for what you need.
They are also FREE which always fits well into my budget.
Welcome to the forum, If you update your personal data you may also find help in another woodworker in your area.
Mike......... Rowlett, Texas, near Dallas
86 MK V 500/520. 59 MK 5 Greenie Shorty. SS Jointer, SS Planer,
SS Bandsaw, SS Lathe duplicator, SS Belt Sander,SS Molder & Shaper,
SS Tenon master jig, SS Mortising kit, SS 2 1/4' Drum Sanders, Ringmaster, DC3300....
86 MK V 500/520. 59 MK 5 Greenie Shorty. SS Jointer, SS Planer,
SS Bandsaw, SS Lathe duplicator, SS Belt Sander,SS Molder & Shaper,
SS Tenon master jig, SS Mortising kit, SS 2 1/4' Drum Sanders, Ringmaster, DC3300....
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robinson46176
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Yard / Garage sale season is just getting started here now. Ooooooooooo!! Tools..... 
There is a lot of cheap crap out there but for the discerning buyer there are also a lot of high quality tools out there for about .10 cents on the dollar or less.
I was using a very quick and smooth cutting backsaw about a week ago and just got around to removing the .50 cent price sticker.
In keeping with the thread title I really believe that women that "do things" like woodworking are quicker to hunt out a good bargain and less entranced with shiny new stuff than men tend to be.
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There is a lot of cheap crap out there but for the discerning buyer there are also a lot of high quality tools out there for about .10 cents on the dollar or less.
I was using a very quick and smooth cutting backsaw about a week ago and just got around to removing the .50 cent price sticker.
In keeping with the thread title I really believe that women that "do things" like woodworking are quicker to hunt out a good bargain and less entranced with shiny new stuff than men tend to be.
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Francis Robinson
I did not equip with Shopsmiths in spite of the setups but because of them.
1 1988 - Mark V 510 (bought new), 4 Poly vee 1 1/8th HP Mark V's, Mark VII, 1 Mark V Mini, 1 Frankensmith, 1 10-ER, 1 Mark V Push-me-Pull-me Drillpress, SS bandsaw, belt sander, jointer, jigsaw, shaper attach, mortising attach, TS-3650 Rigid tablesaw, RAS, 6" long bed jointer, Foley/Belsaw Planer/molder/ripsaw, 1" sander, oscillating spindle/belt sander, Scroll saw, Woodmizer sawmill
farmer
Francis Robinson
I did not equip with Shopsmiths in spite of the setups but because of them.
1 1988 - Mark V 510 (bought new), 4 Poly vee 1 1/8th HP Mark V's, Mark VII, 1 Mark V Mini, 1 Frankensmith, 1 10-ER, 1 Mark V Push-me-Pull-me Drillpress, SS bandsaw, belt sander, jointer, jigsaw, shaper attach, mortising attach, TS-3650 Rigid tablesaw, RAS, 6" long bed jointer, Foley/Belsaw Planer/molder/ripsaw, 1" sander, oscillating spindle/belt sander, Scroll saw, Woodmizer sawmill
Welcome to the Forum! What part of the Wheat State do you make sawdust? I am from the extreme southeast corner of Kansas.journeyjane wrote:Journeyjane is definitely a female--I am a middle-aged woman living in Kansas who is nutty over woodworking. I tried quilting, crocheting, and knitting, but I am not good at sitting still. Woodworking fit the bill exactly...
Bill
I thought the Palouse region of Eastern Washington and Idaho made up the Wheat basketbillmeyer wrote:Welcome to the Forum! What part of the Wheat State do you make sawdust? I am from the extreme southeast corner of Kansas.
Bill
Mark 7, Pro Planer, Jointer, Bandsaw w/Kreg, Biscuit Joiner, Belt Sander, Jig Saw, Ringmaster, DC3300, Overarm Pin Router, Incra Ultimate setup
JWBS-14 w/6" riser, RBI Hawk 226 Ultra, Bosch GSM12SD Axial Glide Dual Compound Miter Saw
-- I have parts/SPTs available, so if you are in the Seattle area and need something let me know --
damagi AT gmail DOT com
JWBS-14 w/6" riser, RBI Hawk 226 Ultra, Bosch GSM12SD Axial Glide Dual Compound Miter Saw
-- I have parts/SPTs available, so if you are in the Seattle area and need something let me know --
damagi AT gmail DOT com
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jmc_bc1963
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Hello from MI.
I am a 48y/o mom and grandma from MI. 20 years ago I lost my SS when my ex and I got a divorce (I got the kids 
) fast forward. I am now an Apprentice Bladesmith, ornamental blacksmith and avid woodworker who is now working on my 4th Victorian home reno. However my other tools take up a lot of real estate and my stationary tools made things very cramped in the smaller garage we have at the new house.
I located a Mark V 500 through an estate sale and am thrilled to have a SS again, it comes home to the shop in about 2 weeks.
I'm thrilled to be here, and meet new people. Life is good!
Julie
) fast forward. I am now an Apprentice Bladesmith, ornamental blacksmith and avid woodworker who is now working on my 4th Victorian home reno. However my other tools take up a lot of real estate and my stationary tools made things very cramped in the smaller garage we have at the new house.I located a Mark V 500 through an estate sale and am thrilled to have a SS again, it comes home to the shop in about 2 weeks.
I'm thrilled to be here, and meet new people. Life is good!
Julie
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robinson46176
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When one couple I knew got a divorce years ago they split everything right down the middle 50%-50%.
She got the house
He got the little fishing cottage
She got the new car
He got the old station wagon (and the payment book for the new car)
She got the kids
He got the dog
She got all of his toys (except the girl he was "visiting").
She also had a big yard sale.
Then again he was the straying dog who got caught with his shop door open...
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She got the house
He got the little fishing cottage
She got the new car
He got the old station wagon (and the payment book for the new car)
She got the kids
He got the dog
She got all of his toys (except the girl he was "visiting").
She also had a big yard sale.
Then again he was the straying dog who got caught with his shop door open...
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farmer
Francis Robinson
I did not equip with Shopsmiths in spite of the setups but because of them.
1 1988 - Mark V 510 (bought new), 4 Poly vee 1 1/8th HP Mark V's, Mark VII, 1 Mark V Mini, 1 Frankensmith, 1 10-ER, 1 Mark V Push-me-Pull-me Drillpress, SS bandsaw, belt sander, jointer, jigsaw, shaper attach, mortising attach, TS-3650 Rigid tablesaw, RAS, 6" long bed jointer, Foley/Belsaw Planer/molder/ripsaw, 1" sander, oscillating spindle/belt sander, Scroll saw, Woodmizer sawmill
farmer
Francis Robinson
I did not equip with Shopsmiths in spite of the setups but because of them.
1 1988 - Mark V 510 (bought new), 4 Poly vee 1 1/8th HP Mark V's, Mark VII, 1 Mark V Mini, 1 Frankensmith, 1 10-ER, 1 Mark V Push-me-Pull-me Drillpress, SS bandsaw, belt sander, jointer, jigsaw, shaper attach, mortising attach, TS-3650 Rigid tablesaw, RAS, 6" long bed jointer, Foley/Belsaw Planer/molder/ripsaw, 1" sander, oscillating spindle/belt sander, Scroll saw, Woodmizer sawmill
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