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db5 wrote:I never look at anyone else's thingie. I only look down at mine - but not always.

Well at least one 'got' the intended pun!:D














I guess the rest chose to ignore 'it'!

So, this is going to turn into one of those "thingie" posts ?

I guess it fit's with the "Hoe" title.

beatnik wrote:I guess it fit's with the "Hoe" title.

Time to get back on topic!:eek:

While sitting at the dealership today having the van maintenanced and reading Power Tool Woodworking for Everyone, I realized that my 1984 and 1985 Mk V 500's, are not the perfect tool for everyone, but for me, they are indispensable. There are some things I would like to upgrade, but if this tool provided the necessary essentials and accessories to make beautiful pieces, it should be very good for me. Between these machines and my hand tools, my imagination, thoughtfulness, planning and execution with careful attention, I should be able to make most everything I wish. While these machines will do tasks that will far exceed my capabilities, I have no need to pine about having the newest with all the greatest features. Yes, I would take a new MK 7 in a heartbeat, but am very satisfied with what I have. I am a very satisfied customer. This machine keeps me thinking of what step to take in which sequence and which step I am on and what's next in the process.

swampgator wrote:While sitting at the dealership today having the van maintenanced and reading Power Tool Woodworking for Everyone, I realized that my 1984 and 1985 Mk V 500's, are not the perfect tool for everyone, but for me, they are indispensable. There are some things I would like to upgrade, but if this tool provided the necessary essentials and accessories to make beautiful pieces, it should be very good for me. Between these machines and my hand tools, my imagination, thoughtfulness, planning and execution with careful attention, I should be able to make most everything I wish. While these machines will do tasks that will far exceed my capabilities, I have no need to pine about having the newest with all the greatest features. Yes, I would take a new MK 7 in a heartbeat, but am very satisfied with what I have. I am a very satisfied customer. This machine keeps me thinking of what step to take in which sequence and which step I am on and what's next in the process.

There is some great wisdom in that. Sheryl Crow captured it very well in the lyrics to "Soak Up The Sun" (a catchy tune, to boot):

It's not having what you want
It's wanting what you've got

OK, when I got my first Model 10, back in '85 or so, it didn't come with any paperwork, and I didn't have any "internet" either.

I was able to figure out how to run it, and I even cobbled together a "sled," even though I didn't know what it was called.

And, that was without any external help.

steve

JPG40504 wrote:I have really enjoyed Shipwright's posts 'over there'. He merely displays his results which are unquestionably outstanding.

And to have him extol the virtues of his shopsmiths puts icing on the cake.

Shipwright is one of those guys that I would like to have living about 3 doors down from me. I wouldn't want him right next door, he would just make me look bad.


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Having the design ability and imagination of a rock, I'm extremely thankful for the 'net. Lots of great ideas, workarounds and fixes that would never have occurred to me.
The 'net has also saved me gobs of money normally spent on books and magazines.