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26th June 2010, 07:02 PM #1
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Shed time
Is all shed time good shed time?
The reason I ask this is that lately I don't seem to be getting much out of my shed time. I just potter around moving stuff from one place to another (not tidying up
), maybe sharpen a few tools, have a play around on the lathe, then shut up shop. A while ago I promised a friend I'd make him a container for him to keep his cooking utensils in. It took me about 6 - 8 weeks to make it and in the end I just gave it to him for free as I was not happy with the finish. Even though he was prepared to pay $60 for it, I couldn't take the money and look him in the face again. Apart from that I haven't made anything on the lathe for months.
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26th June 2010, 08:12 PM #2
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retireed feb 9th, gave big gulp to SIL fto make stand for me - havent seen stand - havent been on the lathe since 8th feb either - maybe should sell it/them??
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David
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26th June 2010, 08:13 PM #3
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26th June 2010, 08:25 PM #4
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Originally Posted by calm
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????????ay!To grow old is inevitable.... To grow up is optional
Confidence, the feeling you have before you fully understand the situation.
What could possibly go wrong.
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26th June 2010, 08:41 PM #5
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John, any time in the shed is good, even if it is to move one pile of carp from one bench to another
Pat
Work is a necessary evil to be avoided. Mark Twain
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26th June 2010, 09:09 PM #6
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I Agree with Pat
But I know how you feel,I get some of those days as well.
Cheers Tony
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26th June 2010, 09:28 PM #7
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Yeah, you can go through stale periods.
Maybe take a lesson, or just do some small easy items or tackle something you've not tried before.Cheers, Ern
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26th June 2010, 11:29 PM #8
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My sympathies John. I know exactly how you feel.
With my "new" shed I spend half an hour just finding the tools I want to use... and by the time that's done I think "Buggrit. Time for a cuppa" and that's the end of my shed time.
Hopefully things'll change soon...
- Andy Mc
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26th June 2010, 11:30 PM #9
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Yeah, I have times like that. Sometimes just do some sweeping up, pet my shop cat (she requires a lot of personal attention), put stuff away. Usually only a few days though, until I automatically, robot-like, put some wood on the lathe and start turning. Compulsive behavior.
Richard in Wimberley
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27th June 2010, 08:57 AM #10
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I've completely given up going to the cr*ppy little garden shed where my lathe, B/S, dreams, plans and interests are quietly rotting away.
Ah, the price of getting SWMBO's 'fancy house' goes far, far beyond the mere $$$
Where's the emoticon for a facade of normalcy, whilst sobbing on the inside?
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27th June 2010, 10:14 AM #11
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Blame the weather.
*Whether you like going into a cold shed this time of year.
* Whether the missus wants you to help her with the housework.
* Whether you have the right piece of wood for that special item of art.
* Whether the polish/finish will cure in this weather.
* Whether your football match is on T.V.
..... more "whethers" than you will find in a flock of sheep.
AllanLife is short ... smile while you still have teeth.
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27th June 2010, 11:01 AM #12
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Opening offer for the 750 Stubby = $3,500. Originally Posted by Calm
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27th June 2010, 11:05 AM #13
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Jeff, I was going to offer David $1.50 and I meet the removal costs
(The removal costs would be me flying down to Melbourne, then hiring a suitable vehicle, picking up the unloved Stubby and driving back to Dog's country - NSW)
I know, I know, how selfless of me, but I canna leave a poor unloved toy by itself
Pat
Work is a necessary evil to be avoided. Mark Twain
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27th June 2010, 11:46 AM #14
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Pat, Calm's turning hobby is almost like a deceased estate. In short, it's all come to a standstill.
That said, the offer I made was a tad low - what about $4K??? I don't need any of those blunt chisels either, just the lathe. I assume is still has the protective plastic wrapper on the start switch?
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27th June 2010, 12:18 PM #15
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Amatuers
...I went almost 9 years without touching the switch on the lathe or a lathe tool.
Course being in pain and on pain killers 24/7 might have had a tad to do with that
Cheers,
Ed
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