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gr8mesquite
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Shop Axioms

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"As classically conceived, an axiom is a premise so evident as to be accepted as true without controversy."

1. No matter where you put it, it's in your way...and then you can't find it!

2. Before you do anything, you gotta do something first!

These hold up outside of the shop as well.


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in my 'shop'

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you can add:

3. Before you do anything first, you have to move something to make room.

4. After starting a project, that one indispensable part needed has now become unobtainium.

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Post by Gene Howe »

I know I made that jig for something but, damned if can remember what.

Working from the plan's cut lists insures ill fitting parts. DAMHIK:mad:

If it's a horizontal plane, it'll collect tools.

If you can't fix it with a 16 oz hammer and 12" common screwdriver, then the problem's electrical.
Gene

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Post by ipbarnard »

No project is complete till you make at least 3 trips to the hardware store.

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You will ruin the finish when making 'one 'final' tweak'. :eek:
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Post by skou »

It's ALWAYS in the last place you look.

If you can't find it, the best way to, is to buy another one.

Gene, a minor re-write.
If it's a horizontal surface, it'll collect "stuff,"

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For Sure ...

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If someone else has one I have to have one.

If it is the last one I am buying it for sure.

Of course it always costs more if I need one.

If it is that good I need two of them.

No matter how big the shop is it is still not big enough.
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Post by joshh »

skou wrote:It's ALWAYS in the last place you look.
I always liked this...the obvious reply is, "of course it's the last place you looked...you stopped looking when you found it :D"
- 1986 Mark V 500 Mini

- 1985 Mark V 510 with reversible motor, bandsaw, jointer, and double-tilt.

I offer quality motor reversal, rebuilding, and rewiring. Contact me at HarbourTools@live.com
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Post by MikeG »

Time Management

A project that is "a piece of cake" only takes 3 times the original estimate.
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Post by robinson46176 »

"You can't have too many Shopsmiths..."

Well, yes, you really can... :rolleyes: beyond about 6 they just become clutter machines. :)


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