January 16, 201511 yr Popular Post On New Years Day we made our rounds and visited family, and we paid ol pops a visit. He lives in the local mountains, there was even a tad bit of snow left from the last snow he had! After we spent a few hours there we ventured up the mountain some more and let the kids roll in the big snow. But here are a few random shots of dad and his shop. Image below is what is leftover of his cedar pile of wood, he loves making birdhouses, and he sells them locally. Next up is his old 70's vintage Craftsman Band Saw And a late model Craftsman Contractors Table Saw he uses for secondary cuts or he leaves a dado on it at all times. Dad and I, two knuckle heads! Dad and Grandpa A smaller Delta Bench top drill press Delta Rockwell Table Saw with a Bies fence system A good ol Delta Scroll Saw His main go to compressor, he only uses it for finish nails, he doesn't believe in cleaning up so he certainly doesn't need air for that! Yes folks, it does snow in southern California, we actually had about 4" on the ground a few days before this. Over all image of the shop. Dad and I build this shop back in 2004. Rear shot of his shop Another rear shot. And just for kicks and giggles, Dad's home! A restored single wide trailer, we got this place for a song and dance, and pops loves it up in the hills. Thanks folks for sharing a bit of my Dad's place with us, yall come back now ya here!
January 16, 201511 yr Author Nice shop for your Dad! But that sweater that he was wearing................. Ya well, I had a little talk about that sweater with him about 10 years ago, and he just can't seem to let it go!
January 16, 201511 yr John, Nice shop! BTW, I like your dads sweater. (Insert two thumbs up smiley here )
January 16, 201511 yr John, that's a nicely, organized and clean shop your dad has. Regardless of his little compressor. Like Larry, I find the sweater quite pleasing to the eye. Too bad he didn't pass on the hirsute gene.
January 16, 201511 yr Author John, Nice shop! BTW, I like your dads sweater. (Insert two thumbs up smiley here ) He reads this board Larry, he'll appreciate that wholly, and it's going to make my job harder to convince him to get rid of it!
January 16, 201511 yr Author John, that's a nicely, organized and clean shop your dad has. Regardless of his little compressor. Like Larry, I find the sweater quite pleasing to the eye. Too bad he didn't pass on the hirsute gene. The lack of a hirsute Gene came from mom's side! So that's two now who like the sweater. Dad!!! Ya reading this!!!
January 16, 201511 yr Author Don't dis the band saw. I have one just a bit newer than it. Nice shop though. Ron, that bandsaw is a power horse, it also has a clutch that changes the belt to different pulley steps, really cool.
January 16, 201511 yr He reads this board Larry, he'll appreciate that wholly, and it's going to make my job harder to convince him to get rid of it! John, I don't think there is anything wrong with his sweater. It reminds me of an Indian blanket, and I'm part Blackfoot. Do I need to shame you into leaving your dads sweater alone?
January 16, 201511 yr If you think dad's sweater is out there, you should see the robes and lap quilts Phyllis has made for me and others. Loony tunes characters and Japanese fabrics, with polka dot scraps interspersed. But then, they aren't worn in public, either.
January 16, 201511 yr If you think dad's sweater is out there, you should see the robes and lap quilts Phyllis has made for me and others. Loony tunes characters and Japanese fabrics, with polka dot scraps interspersed. But then, they aren't worn in public, either. Gene, Don't tell me you're not old enough to not care what others think!
January 17, 201511 yr Author John Do I need to shame you into leaving your dads sweater alone? You've already done it! Ok Dad, your sweater is fine man!
January 17, 201511 yr Author If you think dad's sweater is out there, you should see the robes and lap quilts Phyllis has made for me and others. Loony tunes characters and Japanese fabrics, with polka dot scraps interspersed. But then, they aren't worn in public, either. That sweater used to be mine Gene!
January 17, 201511 yr You've already done it! Ok Dad, your sweater is fine man! John, ROFL, That sweater used to be mine Gene! John, Double ROFL,
January 17, 201511 yr Gene, Don't tell me you're not old enough to not care what others think! As far back as I can remember, the only time I ever actually cared was when I was forced to care. . The Military has a way of channeling your thoughts. I'd still wear that sweater anywhere.
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