How do you explain this to your wife??

[IBBugsy]

As a newbie to table saws and routers, I'm trying to learn new things as I do projects. Well, a friend asked me to make him a garage stand for shovels, rakes, etc. So I'm doing a "good" job and trying a few new tricks.

Well, the wife looks out ocassionally and has all these suggestions....

"Just use 2x4s"
"Why are you cutting holes for the handles? Just make one big hole."
"Who cares if the wood is crooked?"
"Stain? Just paint the thing!"

I don't ask her why she has made 300 decorative Greeting Cards or why she has 20 scrap books for old photographs, etc. Why is my woodworking different than her crafting?????

[MilDoc]

Just say "Yes, dear," or "Thanks."

[Ken Massingale]

Either Paul has been married longer than Dave, or is a faster learner! ;-D
k

[Stytooner]

Just who do you think is wrestling this mule anyway. Just go back to your scrapb.......
Hunh! What am I doing in this ambulance?

[IBBugsy]

More reasons to do as MilDoc suggested......

1) Though I bring in the money, my wife "manages" it. So she is the Bank!

2) Since the only room in the house that's mine is the garage and I have to put her car out in the driveway when I do my woodworking, keeping her happy is a priority.

Gee, after more than 30 years of marriage, you'd think these things wouldn't puzzle me anymore??

[MilDoc]

Gee, after more than 30 years of marriage, you'd think these things wouldn't puzzle me anymore??

Years don't matter, you will always be puzzled, as will she...

[offthemark]

This always works for me:

1) I say "I never thought of that honey, that's a good idea."

2) Ignore whatever she said and proceed with original plan.

[messmaker]

Tell her "If I were making it for you, as I would love to do, you would want me to do my best would'nt you"
Then go to step #2 as listed in the above post.

[Tom Hintz]

I don't ask her why she has made 300 decorative Greeting Cards or why she has 20 scrap books for old photographs, etc. Why is my woodworking different than her crafting?????

Just the fact that you had to ask this causes me great concern. I'm feeling a disturbance in the force......

Make HER something! (and don't bring it up about how NOW she wants good, straight wood and is going to pick out the RIGHT stain.

[Ken Weaver]

Slink away and never mention it again. Trust me.

[dkhoward]

Six words every married man must memorize and use appropriately . . .





"Yes Dear, You're right, I'm sorry"

[cabinetman]

Every suggestion she makes, write it down in front of her. Thank her for the suggestion. Then only work on it when she's asleep. Put on a plaid shirt, wear safety glasses, position your belt below your stomach and finish it before she wakes up. Or, tell her this is what was ordered. If she sticks her head out again, immediately ask for a beer, tell her you need a back rub, and to run the water in the bath tub when you're done so it'll be hot. If all that happens, she can say what she wants.



"I'M NEVER WRONG - BUT I'M NOT ALWAYS RIGHT"

[Pappy]

Every suggestion she makes, write it down in front of her. Thank her for the suggestion. Then only work on it when she's asleep. Put on a plaid shirt, wear safety glasses, position your belt below your stomach and finish it before she wakes up. Or, tell her this is what was ordered. If she sticks her head out again, immediately ask for a beer, tell her you need a back rub, and to run the water in the bath tub when you're done so it'll be hot. If all that happens, she can say what she wants.



"I'M NEVER WRONG - BUT I'M NOT ALWAYS RIGHT"

And if you follow this advice, update your medical policy!

[TB Roye]

Smile and say "yes dear" or your right. After 40 years I still can't get it right, maybe 75% of the time if I am lucky.
Tom

[Imadunatic]

jeese, am i the minority here?? Now granted, me and SWMBO have only been together for 11 years, but, When i go to the shop she rarely comes out to visit, as long as I dont come running to the house clutching a bloody rag. She is happy that I'm keeping myself entertained. Oh, and I have a standing rule for the shop, wifes clothes must be checked at the door,

Wait a minute, maybe thats why she never visits.........

Food for thought, lol

kevin