On January 3, I got a PM from One of our members, @Dadio, that literally left me speachless. (Doesn't happen often!)

 

"Hi John,

 

I am looking for home for the Raffle prize I won, the woodturning  tools set. I am not a turner,and don't have a lathe, not interested in getting into turning any time soon,so I don't need the tools. If you would be interested, I will arrange with John for you to claim the Easy Tool Certificate.

Herb"

 Upon recovering my composure, I got back to Herb and informed him that I would be DELIGHTED! Long story short, today a brown van stopped in front, and the driver handed me a long parcel.

The best present I got for Christmas 2018!

@John Morris has already informed me that I'll have to try them out and post about my experience, which I will certainly do, as soon as my little plumbing job is finished. It's been a few years since I turned anything, and I am really looking forward to it!

Meanwhile, a big THANK YOU to Herb. I would have said he's one of a kind, but there are more like him on this site. Thanks also to Easy Wood Tools for their support of our site.

John

 

Edited January 16, 20197 yr by HARO50

Herb's a prince of a fella. Good for you, John. I see you scored a hat, too. 

NICE!!!

Man are you gonna have fun! I'll bet now you regret all those awful things you said about Herb   (Just Kidding!!!!!)

COOL in so many ways...

Moved this to the Turners Forum.

I love our TPW here, it just feels good, all around.

You are welcome John, I can't think of a better guy to have and use those tools.

Herb

That's a great story. Happy for both of you.

Steve

Super story and wonderful members.  

Love hearing these stories of sharing and caring.  Good on both of you. 

COOL!! and when you think this site and the folks here can't get any better, THEY DO!

Kudos to you both and to Easy Wood Tools. An awesome gesture on Herb's part, a great and genuinely appreciative recipient and a blue chip sponsor in EWT.

Looking forward to seeing your projects. They've got to be great 'cause you and EWT's did it together.

Thanks for sharing John...Enjoy!

Having come from Herb, it's surprising that a free flashlight wasn't included.

1 minute ago, Gene Howe said:

Having come from Herb, it's surprising that a free flashlight wasn't included.

SNORK!!

DARN! I knew I forgot something on my original post! GO, HARBOR FREIGHT!!!!!! And, of course, GO, EWT!

John

12 hours ago, John Morris said:

Moved this to the Turners Forum.

I love our TPW here, it just feels good, all around.

It starts at the top!

I bet Dadio felt as good about giving them a nice home to someone here, as Haro did about receiving them. I really do like this place, drives the Missus crazy. She watches tv and I’m all engrossed on the net, being here, not communicating with her.

1 hour ago, Artie said:

I’m all engrossed

sign her up...

let her join in..

show her what's going on...

you can post to each other...

I will be turning green soon. Congrats and now we want more pics

That is really nice!!!!