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21st May 2004, 02:39 AM #1GOLD MEMBER
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Do you suffer from TES
An interesting extract from site
http://www.mini-lathe.com/Mini_lathe/Start/start.htm
Tool Envy Syndrome (TES)
Tool Envy Syndrome (TES) is a serious condition that afflicts, in varying degrees, nearly all men who are interested in mechanical things. It is very important to recognize and deal with this condition before it becomes serious; left untreated it can lead to a far more serious condition: Inflammation of the Credit Card (ICC). TES is known to strike under the following circumstances:
Browsing the latest tool catalogs or sale flyers
Visiting stores such as Grizzly or Harbor Freight (Warning: while much less than in earlier years, the tool department at Sears can still trigger small attacks)
Visiting the shop of a friend who has more or better tools than you have
Surfing the web site of someone with a well-equipped shop
Seeing a well-equipped shop in magazines such as Home Shop Machinist
Tool Envy Syndrome tends to strike young men particularly hard, due its close relationship to a similar condition: Gear Acquisition Syndrome (GAS). Over time, in most men, both of these conditions tend to lessen in severity. In fact, it can be shown that gradual accumulation of tools and gear over a period of years can control both conditions while minimizing the risk of Inflammation of the the Credit Card (this is known as the Mature Phase). It has also been widely observed that getting married and having children can moderate the risk; primarily, it is believed, due to counseling from a loving wife and the sobering effect of having lots more bills to pay.
Tool Envy Syndrome cannot be controlled by any known drugs (although its effects can be exaggerated by the use of alcohol). Therefore, treatment is currently limited primarily to counseling methods. The first step is admitting that you have a problem. Here are some additonal pointers:
Avoid situations that are likely to cause an attack
When visiting tool stores, leave your credit card at home (Warning: in severely afflicted individuals this can trigger emotional breakdown, fits of crying and other irrational behavior)
Meditate on the fine collection of tools that you already have; recognize that time will make it better
Find a quiet place. Visualize your ideal shop. Repeat to yourself "It is coming"
I hope you have found this information to be helpful. As a TES/GAS sufferer myself (now in the Mature Phase) I felt compelled to pass it on to you.
So there you go gents - it's not your fault and although there is self treatment even the author admits to having an affliction.Cheers,
Rod
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21st May 2004, 03:14 PM #2
lets not be sexist here ... some of us with bumps on our chests have also been known to drool over woodwork/metalwork etc catalogues. My friends laugh at me because when we look in the window of the local trade-in shop they home in on the bracelets and stuff and I'm looking at the drills and spanners.
no-one said on their death bed I wish I spent more time in the office!
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21st May 2004, 06:02 PM #3
Hey Jackiew
Try a nice 4" belt sander with 60 grit on those nasty bumps. I'll bet they will just smoooooooth away.Bob Willson
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21st May 2004, 06:08 PM #4GOLD MEMBER
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Apologies Jackiew
May the TES thirive for you tooCheers,
Rod
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21st May 2004, 08:11 PM #5In pursuit of excellence
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I've found that TES can be succesfully treated by a once yearly application of MEF (Massive Expenditure Frenzy) at the TWWS (Timber and Working with Wood Show).
Justin.Last edited by Justin; 22nd May 2004 at 01:41 AM.
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21st May 2004, 08:17 PM #6Originally Posted by Bob Willson
Your'e one sick puppy Bob!
Boring signature time again!
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23rd May 2004, 12:12 AM #7
I'd have to second that Jackiew...I suffer from TES too. With sales coming up at both Carbatec and Hare & Forbes in the next fortnight in addition to the TWWWshow, I'm quite beside myself
I'll take shopping for tools over shopping for anything else any day
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23rd May 2004, 02:19 PM #8Senior Member
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Wait till your spouse thinks you're in chat rooms on the computer and then continually catches you on various woodworking supplier websites. After the first year, she figured out that the drool all over the floor was not a medical condition, rather it was envy of some of the tools I lusted for.