Ron Altier Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 Elvis has an old song, with these words," Did you ever have one of those days when nothing goes right from morning till night? I still have one occasionally, they don't have the serious effect now that I am retired, but still aggravate the heck out of me. I started with an idea about a Christmas tree ornament using the manufactured wood that is layered with contrasting colors. It all went bad after that. I just got started and for some reason my chuck became very stiff. I really don't know why, except that the dust may have gotten in the mechanical moving parts, combined with sloppy splashes of finishes. I disassembled cleaned and lubed with dry teflon spray. At last I am ready to go. NO, a honey dos pop up. Gotter done. Got it set up and bingo, tare out due to a soft place. You can see how this day was going to go and it did. One thing I am is persistent. Thru all the interruptions, miscues, and aggravations.............I remain kinda calm and am determined to make something out of this piece (pieces) Late in the afternoon I have it where I want it and part of it flies off to never never land. I will find the piece and I will take a picture and .......or.......I may throw it as far as I can. Jim L and p_toad 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stick486 Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 2 hours ago, Ron Altier said: Did you ever? way of life.... Jim L 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 Here you go Ron Cal Jim L and Wichman3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Krumanaker Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 Boy, if a guy could find the secret to why that happens and bottle it...... I think we've all been there. Several years ago I made turned walking sticks for my son and two sons-in-law for Christmas. I did all three at exactly the same time. Made a set up and cut parts for all three at the same time. Glued up all three using the same jigs, clamps, and fixtures. Turned all three, one right after the other. Two of them went together without a hitch, the third one fought me at every step and to my eye just never looked as good as the other two. Steve Jim L 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HandyDan Posted April 22, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 Sometimes it comes out of nowhere. DuckSoup, Cal, lew and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 29 minutes ago, HandyDan said: Sometimes it comes out of nowhere. That about says it all! Jim L 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Candrilli Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 When days like this start up and I recognize it... I walk away. Last time I tried to fight thru a day like that? Well, I am still looking for the tip of my thumb I zipped off with the table saw. Amazing how well some blood and a trip to the hospital will tune you into bad wood days. Jim L and Chips N Dust 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wichman3 Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 14 hours ago, HandyDan said: Sometimes it comes out of nowhere. Poopoo occurs. Jim L 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckaroo Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 DAYS LIKE'AT, PULL DOWN OVERHEAD DOOR, AECURE IT, LOCK ENTRANCE DOOR ON WAY OUT. FIND SOMEBODY TO VISIT, JUST LIFE. Grandpadave52 and Jim L 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim L Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 In my younger days... there were flying tools and ruined projects. Lucky I never hurt myself... Now in my "older and wiser" days... I walk away and come back another day. A good nights sleep, a good cup of coffee and a fresh look at the problem usually takes care of a lot... for me. John Morris and Cal 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 4 minutes ago, Jim from Easy Wood Tools said: In my younger days... there were flying tools and ruined projects. Lucky I never hurt myself... Now in my "older and wiser" days... I walk away and come back another day. A good nights sleep, a good cup of coffee and a fresh look at the problem usually takes care of a lot... for me. I live by that Jim, it's sage advice, don't push it if it aint going your way right! Things just get worse. Cal and Gene Howe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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