Endless Ends

[Endless_Night]

It sucks when communication goes one way. How many times do I have to say "Please stop putting your shoes in front of the closet door?" Then he's all shocked when I throw the offending shoes in the trash in a fit of rage, like this information is new to him.

Preach!!!!!!

 

[LaisDeMarieDeFrance]

It’s the feel, the design, the history. Finding a rusty old tool that still has purpose or can be restored is like pulling the sword out of the stone.
A new generation of handcrafted knowledge and experience being handed over.
Think Frank Frazetta but with a wrench instead of a sword.
So much better than a cheap piece of Chinese garbage at the big box store.

I have seen too many Final Destination movies. Rusty old tools making me nervous.

 

[Endless_Night]

Has he met you?

I mean, you would think?

So while I do love my old, restored planer…I used an electric one when installing a whole wall of pantries.

Do not even get me started on old planers.

I think - currently - there are roughly 35 old planers hanging about. Twenty wood ones and fifteen metal. Ranging from 80 to 150 years old.

I will say no more.

 

[hotoldrguy]

I mean, you would think?


Do not even get me started on old planers.

I think - currently - there are roughly 35 old planers hanging about. Twenty wood ones and fifteen metal. Ranging from 80 to 150 years old.

I will say no more.

I think I only have 2 wood ones

 

[hotwords229_A]

I think I only have 2 wood ones

Me too. Mine are dust collectors that I always want to restore, but I never seem to.
But I like having them in the shop.

 

[Apisto42]

I think - currently - there are roughly 35 old planers hanging about. Twenty wood ones and fifteen metal. Ranging from 80 to 150 years old.

PTSD triggered.

 

[MindYaBitness]

I mean, you would think?


Do not even get me started on old planers.

I think - currently - there are roughly 35 old planers hanging about. Twenty wood ones and fifteen metal. Ranging from 80 to 150 years old.

I will say no more.

I've got a few vintage tools that are sentimental because they belonged to my grandad, and great grandad, but why on earth would you want an old planer???? That's like choosing to use a rusted whisk or lead baking pan. No, just no!

 

[hotwords229_A]

I've got a few vintage tools that are sentimental because they belonged to my grandad, and great grandad, but why on earth would you want an old planer???? That's like choosing to use a rusted whisk or lead baking pan. No, just no!

When the power goes out?
Or you just like the old ways?
Or when you’re in the garage/shop because everyone else in the entire universe is insane and you need an excuse to be in there?

 

[Apisto42]

When the power goes out?

Forever?

Or you just like the old ways?

35 of them? I like old tools, sometimes they are still really useful if it’s hard to find now. But most of the time I use new tools (ie, from my lifetime which granted makes some of them antique).

Or when you’re in the garage/shop because everyone else in the entire universe is insane and you need an excuse to be in there?

Say no more.

 

[Endless_Night]

Well, in an effort to be totally fair - and it's hard - the SO does use them.

Not sure if he's used all 35, but most.

 

[MindYaBitness]

When the power goes out?

This happens soooooo often, how could I have overlooked it

Or you just like the old ways?

Yes, especially when making precise adjustments in small boxes or other tiny wood working projects... I'd still use a new hand planer over a vintage one, they make those you know

Or when you’re in the garage/shop because everyone else in the entire universe is insane and you need an excuse to be in there?

excellent point, "sorry baby, can't entertain your friend's dull wives who only want to talk about reality TV while you all watch the game. I have to go oil my planer collection".

 

[hotwords229_A]

excellent point, "sorry baby, can't entertain your friend's dull wives who only want to talk about reality TV while you all watch the game. I have to go oil my planer collection".

So maybe you tell the wives instead of reality TV, they can come in the garage and watch your DIY instructional on proper planer oiling. Maybe some oil spills on you and them and you all laugh and start stripping your clothes off. Maybe you all start spilling more oil, on each other and then the guys come out to see what all the commotion is all about.

Maybe “Game Night” at your house is about to get far more exciting.

 

[MindYaBitness]

So maybe you tell the wives instead of reality TV, they can come in the garage and watch your DIY instructional on proper planer oiling. Maybe some oil spills on you and them and you all laugh and start stripping your clothes off. Maybe you all start spilling more oil, on each other and then the guys come out to see what all the commotion is all about.

Maybe “Game Night” at your house is about to get far more exciting.

Lol, if I could get them all in denim overals & white tank tops, this might be the only scenario in which my spouse would agree to group sex!