Why Didn't Someone Warn Me?

[Pappy]

Don't forget a Stanley 71..

Got the Miller Falls version of that one!

[guycox]

Don't forget a Stanley 71..

[gsmittle]

Since there's only 2" difference between a #7 and a #8. why do you need both? And a pair of #2's. Surely you don't need both of those? Perhaps you oughta think about just givin' em away to get them outta your way. Why shoot, I'd even offer to take 'em.

Two #2s? Why, one for each hand, of course!

This is why I avoid all planes, chisels, pens, lathes, etc. I have enough bad habits as it is.

Being a broke edumacator doesn't hurt, either.

g.

[phrog]

Can't give them away 'cause then the other 8's, 7's, 6's, 5 1/2's, 5 1/4's, 5's, 4 1/2's, 4's, and 3's would get lonely.

Sounds like you've got quite a collection, Pappy. Bet it took you a long time to find all those.

[Pappy]

Since there's only 2" difference between a #7 and a #8. why do you need both? And a pair of #2's. Surely you don't need both of those? Perhaps you oughta think about just givin' em away to get them outta your way. Why shoot, I'd even offer to take 'em.

Can't give them away 'cause then the other 8's, 7's, 6's, 5 1/2's, 5 1/4's, 5's, 4 1/2's, 4's, and 3's would get lonely.

[phrog]

I don't know what all the fuss is about here. I mean, I can understand the danger of getting into turning, what with all the special tools and sharpening equipment and finishes and ....

But what is the harm or problem of owning a good Stanley #5, and a #4, and a #7 and #8 for jointing, and a matched 98/99 set to fine tune dados and rabbets, and a pair of block planes with different blade sets, and a 45 with a full set of knives to match tahat odd profile on the piece you are restoring...

Anyone know where I can find a #1 to display with my pair of #2's????

Since there's only 2" difference between a #7 and a #8. why do you need both? And a pair of #2's. Surely you don't need both of those? Perhaps you oughta think about just givin' em away to get them outta your way. Why shoot, I'd even offer to take 'em.

[Uncle Cracker]

Pappy, have you been slacking off on your medications?

[Pappy]

I don't know what all the fuss is about here. I mean, I can understand the danger of getting into turning, what with all the special tools and sharpening equipment and finishes and ....

But what is the harm or problem of owning a good Stanley #5, and a #4, and a #7 and #8 for jointing, and a matched 98/99 set to fine tune dados and rabbets, and a pair of block planes with different blade sets, and a 45 with a full set of knives to match tahat odd profile on the piece you are restoring...

Anyone know where I can find a #1 to display with my pair of #2's????

[Uncle Cracker]

And I should note that I'm already into planes, chisels, and pens.

Well, then you're already too far gone for any sort of salvation...

[TB Roye]

Oh! in that case get a boat or a race car.

Tom

[phrog]

LOL. You guys are killing me! Thanks for all the "support,' er "advice," er "warnings," etc. And I should note that I'm already into planes, chisels, and pens.

[TB Roye]

Richard

Turning things on a lathe is addictive, there you are warned.
Welcome to the addiction. A lot of locations have meetings for turners,some thing like AA or NA It is called a Wood turning Club or something similar. So far mine is under control, I think. Enjoy and have fun. Be safe. Be warned don't get into pens.

Tom

[herb fellows]

Well, you can always make a sandwich board with 'will work for wood' written on it.
(Yes, he used to be a Toyota executive, then the 'troubles' started and he turned to wood for solace...hasn't been the same since'.)

[dbhost]

And don't forget chisels... Good sharp chisels are totally addictive...

[pelligrini]

Better stay away from handplanes too. You can easily find yourself sliding down another slope.