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Got my stuff back from the painter, rustic hickory with a clear coat, looks fantastic, no dust nibs in anything, putting it all back together, most of it is put back together, granite top for the bar is ordered. new door,Jambs and trim for the basement bathroom tv stand I made to fit the curved wall, with some of grandpa's fishing reels, all the cables for the tv will be hidden at some point in time the bar tender side of the barthe drinkers side of the bar, with out the on order bar topthe best wife in the world helping to clean up the construction dustand the cabinet over the utility sink,

This week's Woodsmith's e-Tips has a pretty cool and resourceful idea IMO for a "poor man's" panel saw or an occasional user anyways. Of course the caveat is you do need a garage door. I usually select the Printer Friendly Version function, then Save As a PDF Woodsmith e-Tip Panel Saw

Tried to pull an inventory on the Tool chest.....had a bunch of junk to toss out, first.. By the time all the useless stuff was pitched into the trash... Still looking for the mandrel for those sanding sleeves...so, top two drawers? Will have to sort through this, as well..next two? Left drawer is a lot deeper than the right one, because IF I push this one back and pull the one under it out.. The next drawer was full width, but almost empty.. Which left one more drawer.. I did find one item that almost looked like a chisel.. Might be worth the $25 for the chest?

OK, had a couple "Extra" planes I wasn't using...taking up shelf space. Decided to take them out to be traded off. Happen to know a place that buys, sells and TRADES antiques. So...two less than stellar planes were traded off for three items.. A Ratchet Versatool, a 6" try square, and a Stanley #60-1/2 Low Angle block plane. Dunlap #3 "paid" for the square, and the screwdriver....the Anant A4 paid for the block plane.....even swap. No money involved, no hassles. Block plane is going to take a while...the other two just a slight clean up. Not too bad of a day,...even stopped raining!

Here is one I understand. https://www.chonday.com/30033/corshel6/ Herb

Being a veteran, is a never ending duty. We did our time, served our nation, and we come home. In many ways our service never ends, and one of those ways our service never ends is our ability to accept the thanks and adulation and home comings that our countrymen and women bestow upon us. You see, we don't like being the center of attention, we don't like being called heroes, we don't like the parties, we even may have a hard time standing in public venues when called to do so by the MC of the ceremony, "Will all veterans please stand so we can thank you for your service". For the longest time I never stood when called to do so, because I always felt like I was "just doing my job" and I did not deserve that recognition. I have attended many of my kids events, from sporting events, to school award ceremonies, and our veterans were called to stand at those ceremonies as well. And I would not, and I was questioned by my wife and even my kids, why don't I stand? My reply was always, "Because I just did my job, it was nothing". Then one day, before a special performance of patriotic music at the County Hall (last year actually), where my oldest daughter was performing in the Symphony, she came up to me before the performance and thanked me for coming, and gave me a big daughter hug, and she told me that they are going to play the pieces from each branch of service, and she asked me very seriously, "Dad, are you going to stand when we play The Army Goes Rolling Along?" I saw a look in her face that changed the way I think about recognition for ones service to our nation, or service period to any meaningful cause. All the sudden I realized, this is not about me, this isn't even about veterans really. As a matter of fact from the time we parted ways for her to return backstage and me to my seat, I suddenly flash backed to all the years I was not standing at many of my children's events where I was called to stand, and I realized painfully how self-centered I had been to think this was all about recognition of me, and my fellow veterans, (recognition I did not want) and I sadly realized how selfish and robbing I had been of my kids, to deny them their time in the spotlight by dad not standing before them, because this was not about me, it was all about my family, it was all about the crowd and their need to see something good in our crazy world, their need to feel giving and compassionate in that moment, their need to grab onto something good, and their need to feel bonded to one another by cohesively recognizing a group of people that did their time for our country. When we are asked to stand as veterans, before a crowd of people, we are again donning our uniform and serving our nation, and we are giving the crowd a moment in time where they feel together, and as one, because they are in that moment focused on us, and they are clapping, cheering, and feeling good about the world for that moment. And most importantly for my own family, they are feeling good, and they are feeling proud, and my son will go to school the next day and he'll field the questions by his teachers, "I did not know your dad was a veteran, where did he serve, what did he do?" and my son will feel proud, and that is important for a child to have that in their Dad. And if standing before a crowd is that important to my family, then so be it, because it's not about me, it's not about us, it's all about our country, and the people in that crowd and their need to feel unified if even for that one moment. So, there is nothing wrong with the attention, the days set aside to recognize the men and women who served, because profoundly, it's not about us, it's about them, our people, and for the rest of our lives we will be asked to put that uniform on again, and again, and again, for them, and I will. When my daughter's symphony played the Army song, for the first time since being a veteran, I stood, and it was hard, it felt uncomfortable and I was not too happy about it, but I looked straight at my daughter as I stood, and she looked at me, and she smiled, and she managed between notes to get a one thumbs up as she bowed her violin to The Army Goes Rolling Along. That was the first time I ever stood, after I realized that night, it's not about me, I still have a duty to my nation to stand when requested to do so, just as I stand for the passing of our flag, I'll stand when our people ask it of me. And if our nation wants another day of recognition for the men and women who served our nation, so be it, because it's not about me, it's not about us, it's about them. The Vietnam Veterans Day, again is not truly about the veterans who served our nation during that tumultuous time, but it's more about our people, our nation, who are still trying to come to grips with the war, and if it makes our people feel good to have that day set aside for our Vietnam Veterans, than so be it, because it's not about you, it's about them, our people, they want to do this for you, and you must let them. Because you are still serving our nation.

That hickory is indeed beautiful. Personally I love it, until I have to machine it....then not so much. But it really is striking in appearance.

O ordered two replacement batteries for my Rigids through Ebay for about $65.00 and have a 3 yr warranty. After a yr. so far so good.

@Kenny Tarmack...WOW Kenny...what can I say, but "when's the party and do we bring something?" The hickory is beautiful. I can't wait to see the bar finished out with the top. It's spectacular even w/o the top! The track door just sets everything else off perfectly. You did Grandpa proud...for that matter you've done yourself proud too.

The Restores are all local to their area (usually county) and each Habitat and Restore is independent of all the others. I have (sadly) bought less stuff since i've been volunteering at ours than I used to find and buy before (and yes, i still have a path through the garage; erm, barely ) Some of the stores (like ours) are all volunteer and we're only open to the public on Saturday (8-4) while others in the nearby counties are open multiple days of the week and have some paid personnel. Most of our new stuff is priced around 50% or less of retail and used things are SWAGed out; especially if the person "stocking" doesn't really know what it is or what it's worth. Like every other store, there are things that we take; and things we generally don't take. I'm not in charge of anything: just as SWMBO.

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Yep and then some at least for what I've seen on CL...a about a couple weeks ago a guy near Indy had one just like this one and honestly didn't look quite as good and his had been cleaned asking price of $40...didn't stay on long so I assume he got it...Knew a lot of guys in the trades who had Craftsman Machinist chests. IMO, anything in it was a bonus... Look like they might be either 3/4" or 1" ID??? Menards sells (or did) individual mandrels...or... https://www.harborfreight.com/sanding-drum-kit-20-pc-60741.html...don't forget your 20% off coupon

John, particularly when I compare 3 years Army with 30 years in Scouting, I know which service meant more to my country, but you got the right of it on ceremony. The French had a saying that I re-purpose: Pour encourager les autres* (to encourage the others). When we consider the "long line" of those who serve, bringing more people to the point of that service continues the line. *The French, being French, screwed it up, using the saying in a terrible way. I like my use much better.

Just wondering if it might be better to have it shipped to a store in NH Artie. You'll save the Maine sales tax. Seabrook is not far off the beaten path when traveling to Maine

Wow Steve, you sure turned that spoke shave into something spectacular.

Nice finds...get a gallon of white vinegar and let the plane soak for 12-24 hours...make clean-up much easier. Save the vinegar you use into a clean gallon container to reuse the next time.

Was on the Home Depot website tonight, and they have the Excalibur EX-21 back on sale for $799. That includes the stand and foot switch. It isn’t in the stores, but will be shipped to your house , or store of your choosing ( They can’t ship to some states). Having a great time in vacation in Maine, with the family.

It is John K I am talking about. He doesn't teach classes buy is willing to teach any children that show interest. He has a farm too. Raises Alpacas.

Dan John K is not the teacher that is just John.

Hello Grandpa I read through the article and it said in June, 1954, language was added to honor vets of all wars. That's the way I have always interpreted it. Aside from official wording, I simply honor all vets, alive and dead, active or inactive, their families, and their friends. I was not offended by any lack of recognition when I came home in 1970, and sometimes I get a little tired of the "hero" stuff. We all did our jobs the best we could. I recently talked with a Northern Shoshone who was in the artillery at Khe Sahn during the siege, and he said he and others were darn mad they were fighting against the Vietnamese who were trying to get their freedom and gain independence from the French who brutalized them for a century, and later us when the French left. He explained his ancestors fought the same kind of battles, and they lost everything. We are all brothers in the insanity of war.

Steve your video inspired me to do my own honey dipper with the skew except used thin parting tool for slots. A fun project.

Paid the Mechanic....I also found where a leaker MIGHT be....transmission cooling lines. Might just try to find a radiator for the van....new ones are almost $200 Went back to that yard sale...got one of the Brown tool chests at $5 less than asking price. Had to have Grandson pick and carry it to the van. Taxes were done last month. Not a whole lot got done today.....other than getting paid. Grandson came here, to take his Driver's Exam ( PASSED!!) Van had another "issue" Hi-mount Brake light was burned out...had to buy a new bulb, Used a ratcheting screwdriver from that $5 box lot, as it had the Torx bit I needed to change the bulb... Brown Box? Front panel is stowed. Lid closes a little better.. once this mess was removed. T end of a pipe? May trim this down a bit, and ditch the fitting.

Jim, I checked on this and in order to post pictures or any other information in, other than the Introduce Yourself, you need to become an “official” member. Joining is easy, if you need any help with that or any other stuff around here- let me know. Lew

Jim, I saw your comment about posting difficulties. What area is giving you problems- pictures, links? Let me know and I’ll help you out Lew

When I moved here there was a lot of home construction going on. The sales office featured cabinets, counters, etc. As I drove by on a Sunday, I saw that they were in the process of tearing down the office. I looked across the road I could see a huge dumpster with wood sticking out the top. I did some dumpster diving and got lots of counter tops, drawers with hardware, cabinet doors with hardware, etc. I used most of it to make a nice work area for my son in law. It came out real nice with good quality everything.

Besides the tile, grout, cabinets and miscellaneous items when remodeling my daughter's house, like Fred, I've purchased some doors for bench tops, various plumbing or assorted hardware items, and numerous "tool treasures." Depending on location, there sometimes new cabinets that may have been Show Room models donated by some of the local Big Boxes, new but slightly damaged units or maybe wrong special order items. Hardware can be discontinued items, damaged packaging or old packaging but the product is new. One store I was in had modeling, trim, vinyl siding and even roofing material...all new.

Clausewitz claimed War is a continuation of politics by other means. I think that goes back to about 1820, but after all he was writing about history, so I suspect Ogg the caveman operated on the same principle. The problem is that with time we forget the horrors and true expense, and most especially if it's not us/ours that will do the fighting. The advocates for adventurism usually turn out to be too old to serve on the front line, never served, and their kids won't serve either. No skin in the game. It's a lot easier to send someone else's kid out to die, then shed fake tears, etc. Heinlein was right: only veterans should get to vote.