Adam W.
A Major Clanger
Had a tidy up below decks after buying a new Record 41/2 that I so desperately didn't need.........
I forgot that I had these before spending AGAIN!
I forgot that I had these before spending AGAIN!
Well that's embarrassing !
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I often finish up with multiples of things because I forget to take it with me and it’s quicker to buy another than go home and get the original. I’ve not managed to do it to that extent, yet…
I once bought a spokeshave to do a particular job - I found six the following week.
Adam W.
A Major Clanger
There may be more.....not including what's in the big box of Lie-Nielsen shame.
Tony Zaffuto
Established Member
My problem is having too many tools, then storing and then forgetting where they are! How else can I explain a half dozen stair gauges!
Dont sweat it, probably cheaper than me buying a 29er wheel- new £170, then changing my mind and buying a new 27'5" wheel also £170. First wheel total waste of money
Worse is i bought 29er forks- 300, then needed 27'5" forks which were £310. so like the wheel, first set of forks now redundant.
Worse is i bought 29er forks- 300, then needed 27'5" forks which were £310. so like the wheel, first set of forks now redundant.
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HappyHacker
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My problem is that I have so much rubbish tipped in five stables along with the children's stuff, the stuff collected from various dead relatives and the garage/workshop tip that I can never find anything and so end up buying another as it is quicker than trying to find it. Having bought a new one I inevitably find the thing I was looking for in the most obvious place that I have passed many times during my initial search. One day I will get a skip and dump all the stuff that is too good to throw away but I never use and nobody wants. The children will only skip it when I am gone. Anyone want a pair of VASI light alignment gauges in wooden boxes or an army collapsable aerial pole and supports in a bag? Just some of the misc stuff I have accumulated.
My wife looked in my office and told me I had too many screwdrivers having seen a couple on my desk along with a set of miniature ones. She did not see the two more small sets I had in the office and various sets I have in the garage, the drawer full of miscellaneous ones and the tool bags with sets of various sizes of the different standards in insulated and uninsulated. Not that I can ever find the correct head and size when I want one.
My wife looked in my office and told me I had too many screwdrivers having seen a couple on my desk along with a set of miniature ones. She did not see the two more small sets I had in the office and various sets I have in the garage, the drawer full of miscellaneous ones and the tool bags with sets of various sizes of the different standards in insulated and uninsulated. Not that I can ever find the correct head and size when I want one.
Nice paring chisels. Is that a #10?I just picked up a 4 1/2 among some other bits and pieces, never really got into the whole hand tool thing but I can see it being a slippery slope
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Oohh likes that bench rebate plane, always wanted one of them.
I would like to try a 4 1/2 or 5 1/2 but I have never even seen one so I am always surprised at how many people them. Now I know why. Some people have large stocks of them in their workshop, causing an international shortage. I think you should sell some. Flood the market, improve availability and cause the price to drop.
Adam W.
A Major Clanger
I have a slight chisel abundance as well.
@TRITON There's a Record 010 in the lineup, 3rd from the left and a Stanley 4 1/2, 3rd from the right.
There's a Record 4 1/2 on the way and a Stanley 5 1/2 on the left.
I have so many, as I was working in Somerset, Essex, at college in London and Denmark all at the same time and it wasn't until I collected them all together in one place, that I realised I have hoarding tendencies.
I have a selection of wooden planes too, but I'm pleased to say that I use them, which is why the metal ones look sadly neglected.
@TRITON There's a Record 010 in the lineup, 3rd from the left and a Stanley 4 1/2, 3rd from the right.
There's a Record 4 1/2 on the way and a Stanley 5 1/2 on the left.
I have so many, as I was working in Somerset, Essex, at college in London and Denmark all at the same time and it wasn't until I collected them all together in one place, that I realised I have hoarding tendencies.
I have a selection of wooden planes too, but I'm pleased to say that I use them, which is why the metal ones look sadly neglected.
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So have I ................ and that's after selling 200+.
Doug71
Established Member
Yes a #10 and the chisels do seem nice, not sure when I will use them all, they will look pretty on the tool wall and make me look like a proper woodworker though..........
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I started off with power tools. But when you have a sharp bench plane or chisel ready to go, it’s easier and quicker than power tools, makes less noise and mess. That’s how the hand tool thing starts anyway.
Orraloon
Established Member
I feel a bit better now as I now only have 4 #4s. The 2 wooden coffin smoothers and the infill smother dont really count.
Sometimes its good to have a couple as when one gets dull just pick up another. The crunch comes when they all need sharpening.
Sometimes its good to have a couple as when one gets dull just pick up another. The crunch comes when they all need sharpening.
Nooooo ....
Don't go there !
Seriously makes my little thread about thinning the handtools rather a joke.
Cheers Adam
Adam W.
A Major Clanger
Surely I can't be the only one here judging by the shed photographs that I have seen posted.
Come on out you hoarders, wherever you are!
Come on out you hoarders, wherever you are!
