Courtland Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 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! Gunny, Harry Brink, Paul L Gooch and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Worsham Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Nice shop for your Dad! But that sweater that he was wearing................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtland Posted January 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Buskirk Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 John, Nice shop! BTW, I like your dads sweater. (Insert two thumbs up smiley here ) Artie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 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. Artie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Dudelston Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Don't dis the band saw. I have one just a bit newer than it. Nice shop though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtland Posted January 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 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! HARO50, Artie and Gunny 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtland Posted January 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 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!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtland Posted January 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Buskirk Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 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? Artie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 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. Courtland and Artie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Buskirk Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 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! Artie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtland Posted January 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtland Posted January 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Buskirk Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 You've already done it! Ok Dad, your sweater is fine man! John, ROFL, That sweater used to be mine Gene! John, Double ROFL, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtland Posted January 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 John, ROFL, John, Double ROFL, Glad I could amuse you Larry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Buskirk Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 John, I needed a good laugh, Thanks! John Morris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 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. Artie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Moody Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Nice shop and I like the sweater also. A very nice place he has there. Artie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtland Posted January 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 OK guys Dad gave me a call yesterday, said he's gonna keep the sweater! HARO50 and Artie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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