Not So Pro 3

[Loony661]

With the rain happening here at any time now, it’s a garage work day. I recently acquired a table saw, planer, and miter saw from my Grandpa’s estate, now that he moved into assisted living. First project: turning this band mill cut cedar into lumber I can use to make a replacement bench/buddy seat in the skidder. The original bench has seen better days..


I haven’t worked with wood much since high school shop classes, with the exception of a coat hook or 2, or simple stuff like that. I always enjoyed working with wood, and now having these power tools, I feel this is going to be a wonderful way to use those skills again and save some $$ in the process.

 

[3browns]

Morning, 31 and foggy

Been spending almost every waking minute with the new puppy

Carry on

 

[41FanForLife]

Last of 8 groups in the shop for power saw safety training. Has been a interesting week and eye opening at the same time. Crazy to think that back in 1990 i was the same age and skill level as some of these kids. Plus GFY if necessary

 

[Mastermind]

With the rain happening here at any time now, it’s a garage work day. I recently acquired a table saw, planer, and miter saw from my Grandpa’s estate, now that he moved into assisted living. First project: turning this band mill cut cedar into lumber I can use to make a replacement bench/buddy seat in the skidder. The original bench has seen better days..
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I haven’t worked with wood much since high school shop classes, with the exception of a coat hook or 2, or simple stuff like that. I always enjoyed working with wood, and now having these power tools, I feel this is going to be a wonderful way to use those skills again and save some $$ in the process.

Keep your fingers away from the blades.

 

[JugHead27]

Keep your fingers away from the blades.

And your pecker.

 

[Loony661]

Keep your fingers away from the blades.

That’s the plan.

 

[Kiwioilboiler]

Keep your fingers away from the blades.

You gets cut, You gets fired...

 

[Loony661]

And your pecker.

But it’s a good push stick

 

[41FanForLife]

Don't make me have to teach another safety class @Loony661

 

[Loony661]

Don't make me have to teach another safety class @Loony661

Yes sir.

 

[GCJenks204]

Someone in this thread has these items in their vehicle right now.
Guaranteed.
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Who can afford brand name petroleum jelly and ranch dressing?

 

[3browns]

I have had a hell of a time getting any of the snow removal people to even return a call much less come out and give me an estimate on keeping the driveway cleared this winter

There are signs tacked on every other power pole so you would think they actually might want to work but apparently not

After one too many "maybe I can get out there by late October and maybe give you a price" I said fukk it and decided to go DIY

I did my research and came up with this

Lowes dropped it off yesterday



We ran into the same crap with everything we needed to have done for the new house, window blinds, fencing, landscaping, dirt work, etc

I would make 7-8 calls or web contacts, I might get 2-3 responses, and maybe 1-2 would actually show up for an appointment THEY made to get info to give us an estimate

I am sick to death of people *b-wording about the economy, no work, underpaid, etc when there are companies on the verge of going under either from lack of help or just piss poor business practices

I just don't get it

I guess we need to figure out a way for millenials to build fences and do landscaping from home in their pajamas with a laptop...

Done

 

[Loony661]

I have had a hell of a time getting any of the snow removal people to even return a call much less come out and give me an estimate on keeping the driveway cleared this winter

There are signs tacked on every other power pole so you would think they actually might want to work but apparently not

After one too many "maybe I can get out there by late October and maybe give you a price" I said fukk it and decided to go DIY

I did my research and came up with this

Lowes dropped it off yesterday

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We ran into the same crap with everything we needed to have done for the new house, window blinds, fencing, landscaping, dirt work, etc

I would make 7-8 calls or web contacts, I might get 2-3 responses, and maybe 1-2 would actually show up for an appointment THEY made to get info to give us an estimate

I am sick to death of people *b-wording about the economy, no work, underpaid, etc when there are companies on the verge of going under either from lack of help or just piss poor business practices

I just don't get it

I guess we need to figure out a way for millenials to build fences and do landscaping from home in their pajamas with a laptop...

Done

You bought a great snowblower. Those Ariens Deluxe models are top of the line, built solid, and are easy to use. I own an Ariens Deluxe 24” myself. At a store I worked at in my 20’s, we sold Toro and Ariens. Toro started implementing more plastic into their designs (chutes, controls, etc) while Ariens kept everything steel. At below 0F temps, I don’t want plastic breaking when I need the machine to do its job.

 

[Mastermind]

That’s the plan.

I sold a nice table saw to a friend......he sawed off three fingertips with it.

Finger boards and push sticks please.

I just don't get it

People want to get paid.

They don't want to actually work for it though.

Errabody knows dat.

Lowes dropped it off yesterday

That's a funny looking tiller.

 

[3browns]

Keep your fingers away from the blades.

Does that go for them skeery chain saw arms too?

 

[Mastermind]

Does that go for them skeery chain saw arms too?

Jess

 

[3browns]

That's a funny looking tiller.

It may be a funny looking tiller but I bet I have a bumper crop of asphalt next harvest season…

 

[Mastermind]

It may be a funny looking tiller but I bet I have a bumper crop of asphalt next harvest season…

Repped.

 

[Wonkydonkey]

Good evening guys.
I ’ve been busy cutting sycamore and I’m beat now.

Btw I found a sticker for someone here

 

[Kiwioilboiler]

Daughter on plane. Just the six hour drive to end up in the same place as she does to do now...