Please use this thread to discuss your thoughts on gift giving at Christmas time. Anything goes.
Merry Christmas all, what tools did you score?
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The only tool I received was a pair of Knipex electricians pliers.. But I also received a $75 gift card from Woodcraft (we have a store near by).
I guess I don't really expect much in the way of tools. The Missus hardly knows what to get when I provide the specific item number, and then gripes about how much they cost, when I do. -
I got a gift card to Harbour Freight, which is probably the next best thing for me. Last year I got a the anniversary edition of Grizzly's 10-inch wet grinder. Other than check it out to make sure it was complete and in good working order. I still haven't put it into use and it sits here in the box waiting for me to expand the shop to make use for it.
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I'm at the point where any tool purchases would be big ticket items. LOML and I don't go into the big gift idea any more.
Although I did get a nice bottle of single malt scotch from LOML.From the "deep south" part of Canada
Richard in Smithville
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Lie-Neilson 3/8 mortise chisel and 3/8 corner chisel, gradually doing more hand tool work. Great Christmas for us just glad to be here or anywhere.
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I was really lucky this year in good part due to actually sending Santa a wish list. Between various parts of the family I am now the proud owner of:
a set of 4 narex bench chisels
a pair of narex skew chisels
burnisher
BucketBoss duckwear superBib-Apron
hook rule
A selection of rockler goodies including the bench cookie set and the Silicon glue kit
I better make some good sawdust this year.Jon
Phoenix AZ - It's a dry heat
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Y'all are so lucky, and may not even realize it. You have loved ones willing to know about and buy gifts for you in the 'shop. My girls (wife and daughters) are perplexed by what I do in there, and they only see that the garage is 'full of tools and stuff' which they believe should only be reduced, not added to.
Maybe they are right - it could always do with some cleanup; but the bottom-line is, if I want anything for woodworking, I have to get it myself.
Please post some pictures for the rest of us to ogle over...It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.
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Y'all are so lucky, and may not even realize it. You have loved ones willing to know about and buy gifts for you in the 'shop. My girls (wife and daughters) are perplexed by what I do in there, and they only see that the garage is 'full of tools and stuff' which they believe should only be reduced, not added to.
Maybe they are right - it could always do with some cleanup; but the bottom-line is, if I want anything for woodworking, I have to get it myself.
Please post some pictures for the rest of us to ogle over...
On the other hand, she's the greatest cook, house keeper, and host in the family!
How lucky can a guy get,
CWSLast edited by cwsmith; 12-27-2014, 11:41 AM.Think it Through Before You Do!Comment
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I usually just buy what I want throughout the year, and anything at Christmas is a bonus. I like to give.
I got a scratch awl, a metric 32 tape measure, some turning calipers and some money to Highland. Going to go down tomorrow and buy a 150/3 and perhaps a 1281 square. I found out doing my Christmas project that things are rotten when it comes to being tuned up.Comment
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My wife knows I'm particular about my tools so no tool gifts--which is fine with me. My folks are driving through DE on the way back here with our kids and I reserved a Super Dust Deputy at the New Castle Woodcraft. My Dad will pick it up on the way back today. Bonus that it will be tax free.Comment
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Nothing. There are years you are better off forgetting Christmas--just try to make those around you happy.Comment
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Mind you, my anniversary, Christmas, and Birthday are all in quick order... My score on tools was light, but REALLY needed. My Irwin Marples pull saws were trashed, I scored a Shark double cut pull saw, flush trim pull saw, and dovetail pull saw (All replaceable blades unlike the Marples, which theoretically were replaceable but no replacements are available!).
Non tool related, I scored a Fender Rumble V3 500 watt bass combo amp. I am selling my older / smaller Crate amps now... I wanted to consolidate a small gigging amp and practice amp, get a more flexible MUCH larger gigging amp that I could use for practice as well... Several colleagues of mine are trying to form / reform from what is left "Blue Orbit" and I needed an amp that was light enough for me to haul around, but with enough oomph to cut through...
Delivery on the amp is pending, Fender has had huge success with the V3 Rumbles and they were back ordered... Mine should be here first week of January though...
MUCH more important than the stuff that came in for the holidays though, I was able to spend quality time with my wife, Brother in law and his girlfriend, my father in law etc... over the holidays. We went into Houston twice to see the first time Handel's Messiah performed by the Houston Symphony, and then just this Saturday to see Manheim Steamroller. We also went to Nassau Bay to see Clear Creek Community Theater's production of Miracle of 34th street.Last edited by dbhost; 12-29-2014, 10:11 AM.Please like and subscribe to my YouTube channel. Please check out and subscribe to my Workshop Blog.Comment
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