Toolbox surprise

[schloff]

Guys and dolls,

I am so excited. After 15+ years of diddling with a woodshop, I got very busy outside of the shop raising a family and all of the aspects involved. Long story short, I don't have enough time to plane wood, let alone engage in a project. Not for 7 years give or take.

I have been pitching an idea with a close cousin about a project over the past couple of years, and finally got the time and ambition to get in the shop to do something about it.

It is so relaxing and rewarding. I sometimes forget the mental satisfaction of doing something constructive. Whether it is reading a dusty book on the shelf or roofing a house, it's all an accomplishment. But making precision firewood and sawdust is the most rewarding hobby in the universe.

I will post pictures of this project if it turns out the way my cousin and I have planned. It's nothing huge or life changing, just a project to remind me that I love what I do.

Do something for yourself once in a while, folks. Build that humidor or corner table that you've been thinking about. You won't regret it.

[chopnhack]

Well said sir.... I have some projects in mind too as soon as life slows down some..

[Sawatzky]

I know how busy life can get. I try to sneak those little shop times in - even if it is an hour here and there. One hour of woodworking/sawdust making can do a lot!

[cabinetman]

Time accounted for can leave very little time for the projects that are the ones on the "honey do list". I get people thinking my home is loaded with custom stuff. Well, there is quite a bit, and most are the necessary things, all done during lulls between projects. I guess if I didn't do this type of work for a living, that it would be a good break in the monotony of life to get out into the shop and get on a project.

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[NewDIYer]

Relaxing, Of course!

I have recently picked up this hobby (almost after falling in love with a video showing a BT3K saw). I agree a 100% that it is theraputic as well as relaxing. I have an area in my basement which is 'my' area now. Also, one thing for sure is that I have used up quite a few of the 'lying around' wood that is now part of my 2 saw horses, push shoes, featherboards, tables, etc. that I have made.

This forum supports a lot with ideas and tips and advice which for a newbie like me is gold. Good luck in your projects.

[gsmittle]

Time accounted for can leave very little time for the projects that are the ones on the "honey do list". I get people thinking my home is loaded with custom stuff. Well, there is quite a bit, and most are the necessary things, all done during lulls between projects. I guess if I didn't do this type of work for a living, that it would be a good break in the monotony of life to get out into the shop and get on a project.

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Yep, it's the shoemaker's children that go unshod. My father was a diesel mechanic for 20 years, and rarely did we work on our own vehicles, except for oil changes and whatnot.

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[woodyb]

making precision firewood and sawdust

I love that. can I use it?


robert

[Crockett]

No doubt about it, this hobby of ours can go a long way towards maintaining sanity and focus! I remember when I first started getting into it and would go to bed on a Friday night thinking about every thing I was going to do the next day in the shop! Life does manage to side track us now and then, but we must keep at it (whatever the pastime). In the end, being happy is the goal - right?

It's nice to see your excitement Schloff! Enjoy!!
Al

[schloff]

I love that. can I use it?


robert

Absolutely. I stole it from somewhere, too, been using it ever since. It speaks volumes about what alot of us do.