tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12079088.post7035073396595931565..comments2023-10-30T05:30:14.873-07:00Comments on I'm a OK guy: Random Thoughts On Tools I'm a OK guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11843155822153452980noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12079088.post-88997002814665371632019-10-19T10:51:23.181-07:002019-10-19T10:51:23.181-07:00Steve,
Sometimes the expectation of something can...Steve,<br /><br />Sometimes the expectation of something can led to disappointment when if taken for what it is can be wonderful. Sounds like you enjoyed the later.<br /><br />I haven't re-made Broa but will soon.<br /><br />BTW, yesterday was pinto beans and cornbread. After 70 years it is still one of my favorites.<br /><br />kenI'm a OK guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11843155822153452980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12079088.post-61410790518503271602019-10-18T07:38:21.098-07:002019-10-18T07:38:21.098-07:00Subject change - I stopped in at the portugee bake...Subject change - I stopped in at the portugee bakery this morning for work treats. I saw on their website they had broa.<br /><br />Well, it was counterfeit. Only shaped like broa. The good side is it was only $3, still warm, and had a great crust. Still a superb butter delivery system.<br /><br />The search goes on.Steve Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12079088.post-61797345823516915852019-10-17T17:59:46.918-07:002019-10-17T17:59:46.918-07:00Bob,
I expect you have me beat on the planes. Alt...Bob,<br /><br />I expect you have me beat on the planes. Although I have never used planes stuck in every corner and crevasse of the shop. Yes it is a sickness.<br /><br />kenI'm a OK guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11843155822153452980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12079088.post-32907586871135003552019-10-17T17:55:57.020-07:002019-10-17T17:55:57.020-07:00Steve,
Sometimes I use a 18mm as well :-). But Ho...Steve,<br /><br />Sometimes I use a 18mm as well :-). But Honey Bunch how can I chop mortises without a pig sticker and those dovetail chisels are just a must have...I don't think she really buys it but it keeps me out of the bars.<br /><br />kenI'm a OK guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11843155822153452980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12079088.post-5498805373593255192019-10-17T17:51:30.764-07:002019-10-17T17:51:30.764-07:00Mark,
I may join you soon. MsBubba and I are tryi...Mark,<br /><br />I may join you soon. MsBubba and I are trying to decide where we are going to retire. If not in Tucson the shop may get a major downsize.<br /><br />Truth is a dozen chisels, three bench planes, four saws and a few joinery planes and you can build almost anything with tools left over most times.<br /><br />Not that I want to do that :-).<br /><br />kenI'm a OK guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11843155822153452980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12079088.post-25137596106389970352019-10-17T17:44:00.422-07:002019-10-17T17:44:00.422-07:00Are they all 1/2"?Are they all 1/2"?Steve Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12079088.post-1064103976178187382019-10-17T17:43:41.345-07:002019-10-17T17:43:41.345-07:00Thanks Stan,
Notice the chisels from you are all ...Thanks Stan,<br /><br />Notice the chisels from you are all on the right where they are easy to get to.<br />"...Simple math." LOL,whatever works. BTDT :-).<br /><br />kenI'm a OK guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11843155822153452980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12079088.post-38262651919705034012019-10-17T13:28:51.820-07:002019-10-17T13:28:51.820-07:00OK so I did a quick count, including the few gouge...OK so I did a quick count, including the few gouges and NOT the English styles turn screws... You have about as many chisels than I have planes.<br />You got my beat hands down in the chisel dept, I only have 67 :-)<br /><br />Bob, who understand the sickness very well :-)<br />Give Maggie a treat will yah, she earned it Valley Woodworkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322487171914484954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12079088.post-79809028450956484192019-10-17T09:12:31.689-07:002019-10-17T09:12:31.689-07:00*lol*
You've got more chisels in the "I f...*lol*<br />You've got more chisels in the "I forgot about these ones" rack than I have in the entire shed Ken. A hidden benefit of the shed being so small that you have to step outside to change your mind - it acts as a brake on buying tools because you'll have nowhere to put them...Sparkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16822386109798059132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12079088.post-48367725162937946612019-10-17T08:32:37.113-07:002019-10-17T08:32:37.113-07:00Bob,
I keep making noise about thinning the herd ...Bob,<br /><br />I keep making noise about thinning the herd and have sold/given away a few but I expect you know the story, there is always a reason to not put that tool in the sell box. <br /><br />Maggie and I are still without adult supervision, it is amazing how lazy we have become.<br /><br />ken I'm a OK guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11843155822153452980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12079088.post-26711884789933591142019-10-17T07:48:16.002-07:002019-10-17T07:48:16.002-07:00Sweet!! Nice collection of beautiful tools.
Add ...Sweet!! Nice collection of beautiful tools. <br /><br />Add another mark in the "Critical Mass" column. Sharpening is best done in batches, like laundry. More tools means fewer minutes spent sharpening. Simple math. Or so I tell myself...Covington&Sonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14903171228411142982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12079088.post-5490601234439507342019-10-17T03:37:30.580-07:002019-10-17T03:37:30.580-07:00Me too, been in all 4 camps, mostly now, I just to...Me too, been in all 4 camps, mostly now, I just touch up as I go then switch tools when dull and grab another. The accumulating piles tend to get done in a sharpening marathon later. Which remind me, Im overdue for one of these :-)<br /><br />You are correct, having too many tools is both an asset and a ban.<br /><br />But it is a decease, for which there are no antidotes<br /><br />Bob, running a high fever WRT tools :-) Valley Woodworkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322487171914484954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12079088.post-60874793103616361982019-10-17T02:24:31.687-07:002019-10-17T02:24:31.687-07:00Ralph,
Yep, me to, but over the years I discovere...Ralph,<br /><br />Yep, me to, but over the years I discovered I hate to sharpen a bunch of tools at one time and when I do I do a lousy job of it. Having the sharpening bench next to the workbench with everything set up and ready to use was the key for me.<br /><br />ken I'm a OK guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11843155822153452980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12079088.post-83260472825821105332019-10-16T15:36:06.057-07:002019-10-16T15:36:06.057-07:00I've been in all four camps. I still tend to w...I've been in all four camps. I still tend to wait too long before I sharpen my tools.Ralph Boumenothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10606484453109932074noreply@blogger.com