Then old and new. Tote on the #62 by Yoda.

 

Hey red thanks for that link,
Ok I get it but damn,,
Funny I always ask stupid question I'm the number in eBay buying starrett for my machine tools and you want to talk about getting money ???? Try to search starrett on eBay and see what you see,. I guess the bottom line is all you guys are correct American made tools will always hold their value,
Like my wife she is one hundred percent filipina and when she and I meet she drove a 98 Toyota 4 runner and the truck is still alive, no rust no nothing. Anyway thanks agiAn ok I will spend $3,565 tonight LOL

 

Ok smitty I think you need to go to bed your making me jealous ok

 

Bandit, you've taken a couple of nice pics of that long jointer. Seriously.

 

You can see how thing go smooth when people actually talk with sense in this forum

Smitty sir your my new idol men

 

The Haves, and The Have-Nots. Anyone who can afford a new LN seems to enjoy their presence here, those who cannot afford a new LN are upset, and speak out for the cheaply made planes. Yeah, I use a $4 Borg blade in my 10 year old Stanley jack for rough and ugly work, where staples and nails may be hidden. But, for a nice finish, I grab a freshly sharpened A2 equipped plane. And, no, not right outta the box. LN's factory edge on their irons are nice, but need improvement in the shop. Plus, you still gotta understand the relationship between depth of slice vs. opening of mouth whether it's a new plane or old.

Know I'm a little late to the party, but I can't afford (read that as justify the expense of) LN planes, but I sure would like to. I do operate on the opinion that I like vintage tools for the character that they have that you don't get with something brand new. Who owned it? What did they make with it? What caused this ding, that dent, or that scratch? Sometimes it is interesting to think about… But a whole til full of shiny new LN would sure make my OCD happier lol

poopiekat thinks I'm Frank Lloyd Wright??

I wish you were, 'cause that's someone I would love to have met in my lifetime lol. (one of my top 3 "If you could meet anyone from any time period" list)

 

I always thought bandit was an older fellow. Judging by his recent posts, I now believe he is a teenager in disguise.

 

Be nice to Bandit. We all get cranky sometimes.

 

May 15, 1953, do the math.

Next week, it will be #61, one more year until RETIREMENT.

Several of my Uncles were Carpenters, including one who built his own house. While Dad was a mechanic, I seemed to go towards the Carpenter side of things. From High school on. In the 80s, had my own 2-1/2 car sized shop. Made a LOT of furniture for sale. Got to be way too much like another job. Scaled things back, and now just for friends and Family. One year, had to build an oval shaped deck for an above ground pool. later, They needed a new driveway, sidewalk and curbs put in. Note: Do NOT place concrete on a sunny, hot August day.

While I might want to buy an L-N, need the money to pay the rent, instead…..

 

Not gonna lie, the guy from Craigslist with all the transitionals responded, and I just e-mailed him back today, and Bandit's picture makes me want to see if I can buy a bunch, and keep a few lol

 

Sorry Guys have to get this out of my system and I won't pollute the thread with non plane related material…
Pups were playing most of the night and got quite dirty at the shop here…. I took another pic of Thunder 12 weeks old and it amazes me how long those darn legs are… I asked the breeder and come to find out he was the biggest one of the litter…. Ok got that out of my system, I feel just like a new dad….

JUST SAYIN---

 

That's the smallest horse I've every see.

 

Goodness gracious, Shep!

Don't let MY wife see that photo, or she will want one exactly that size! We already have a 185 pound A.Sheperd for protecting the goats, and he's a teddy bear around my wife. All snarls around anyone else…good protection!

...my 75 pound wife next to Her Beast.

Note the 450 square foot chicken coop in the background…needs painting now that it's warm…

 

2 stories? Looks fancy. So does the chicken coop….

 

Thanks, John. I think we have the nicest amatuer chicken coop in the county! All studs are 16" on center, headers over the doors, Hardy panel for the outside (wife's requirement), three rooms with brooder boxes and nesting boxes. My plan is to paint it, and forget about it for another 30 years! LOL!

 

Terry, what kind of saddle does your wife use on that dog?

 

Dog looks like it could compete in an ox pulling contest

 

Damn, those are some impressive dogs. The old lady and the kid have been on me for a while to get a new dog. I have been able to stall them up to this point. However, if my path would have past with either one of those Shepard pups, it would have been hard to leave them behind. The cost would have been a killer I would guess. But it is not everyday one has a chance to get a Dire Wolf.

 

^LOL. You guys should hear how LOW the Beast's bark is…scary, but travels nicely out here in our lil valley!

Honestly, I've never been a dog person till the past 2 years. Now I want a HUGE Shepherd to go with my new Glock for home protection. Love the black and white puppy too much!

 

Beautiful little bears.