January 18, 20188 yr Author comment_137583 9 hours ago, p_toad said: Like all that. Hearing protection. Eye protection. Save the fingers for the next step. Have fun with your projects. Yeah, I’ve gotten old enough to realize that mistakes happen to ME, not always the other guy, and I’m only doing this for the fun, not paying bills, so no pressure. Report
March 4, 20188 yr Popular Post comment_142310 Speaking of mistakes, (not injuries, those are nothing to joke about, I'm talking about mistakes with planning, joining, etc.), I have always been of the opinion that the worst mistake you can make is the one that you don't learn from. That being said, I have learned a lot! Enjoy your shop, just remember, it's addicting. Report
March 4, 20188 yr Popular Post comment_142330 3 hours ago, PostalTom said: That being said, I have learned a lot! Enjoy your shop, just remember, it's addicting. That being said then, I must have reached the PhD level by now. But, we never stop learning, do we? Report
March 4, 20188 yr Popular Post comment_142334 7 minutes ago, Gene Howe said: But, we never stop learning, do we Gene, I certainly hope not. I don't think either one of us is ready to be looking at the bottom side of daisies. Report
March 4, 20188 yr Popular Post comment_142342 2 hours ago, PostalTom said: Gene, I certainly hope not. I don't think either one of us is ready to be looking at the bottom side of daisies. True enough, Tom. But, before those daisies, I'd like to get to the point where those lessons aren't so expensive. Report
March 4, 20188 yr Popular Post comment_142366 6 hours ago, Gene Howe said: I must have reached the PhD level by now. Me three...there are even text books written about mine...e.g. DIY for Dummies, Woodworking for Dummies, Dumb mistakes to Avoid for Dummies... Dad always told me, "Learn from the mistakes of others...you'll never live long enough to make them all yourself!" Edited March 4, 20188 yr by Grandpadave52 Report
March 5, 20188 yr comment_142397 That should take first place in the Shop of the year award. Even put the benchtop tools to bed with blankets. WOW. Herb Edited March 5, 20188 yr by Dadio Report
March 5, 20188 yr comment_142426 10 hours ago, Dadio said: That should take first place in the Shop of the year award. Even put the benchtop tools to bed with blankets. WOW. Herb A sig line from Lumberjocks. "Don't anthropomophilize your tools. They hate it when you do that" Report
March 5, 20188 yr comment_142488 Gene, I had to look that one up, whew those big words get me every time. Herb Report
March 12, 20188 yr comment_143115 Wonderful organization, I sure envy all the room you have. Great, just great. Report
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