What did/will you buy from Lee Valley during Free Shipping?

[Rich Riddle]

Time to confess; what purchased did or will you make from Lee Valley during the free shipping campaign that expires at the end of the month? I am eyeing the DX60. Like the big brother but don't think the extra $100 is justified. They ought to do some research and see how much sales increase during free shipping periods. Perhaps they already have and offer free shipping during periods when orders historically dwindle during the year.

[Pat Barry]

I'm thinking that I will order one of the BU smoother planes. Torn between the SBUS and a larger one that Winton likes. Also the honing guide and a lead screw and handle to add a leg vice to my bench

[Bill Houghton]

Nothing. I'm trying to buy only when/what I need these days.

[Jim Koepke]

Been waiting for free shipping to get a few things.

A set of spoon bits.

A Haida #11 Carver's knife

A 8000 slip stone

A few small add ons and a spare part.

jtk

[Eric Schubert]

Picked up my first set of chisels! I got the set of four Narex Classic Bevel-Edge chisels and a single Narex mortise chisel. Of course, I couldn't get chisels with no way to sharpen them, so I also got the Veritas MKII honing guide. Can't wait! UPS says they should arrive on Monday.

[steven c newman]

Same thing as the last time....nothing. Rather go out and Rust Hunt..

[Curt Putnam]

1/8" PM-V11 chisel

[Mike Henderson]

Couple of PM-V11 chisels, including the 1/8".

Mike

[Mark Engel]

Just ordered a couple of PM-V11 irons and chip breakers for my Stanley 5-1/4 and 4-1/2. Oh, and the Vice Stop Rack thingy.

[Chris Griggs]

Maybe a turning tool or 2 but probably nothing this time..Rob has gotten plenty of my money already though and he's likely to get plenty more so its all good.

[Tony Shea]

Maybe I missed it but do you have a lathe for those turning tools Chris?

[Chris Griggs]

Maybe I missed it but do you have a lathe for those turning tools Chris?

You didn't miss anything...I haven't mentioned it on the forum yet. Sure do....as of last weekend. When Paul and I were driving to PATINA last weekend I mentioned that I was thinking of making a pole lathe, but might also be keeping my eye out for an inepensive mini/midi lathe. Turns out he had a Rikon mini lathe with a NOVA chuck that he didn't use anymore (he has an AMAZING vintage Oliver in his shop). So anyway, I bought it from him for a very nice price, took it home with me has soon as we got back from PATINA. He included a few tools with it too (1" roughing gouge, 1" skew, parting tool and spear point beading tool), and I've been turning silly things all week (magic wands and vampire stakes and a mallet) just for practice. I've never had a lathe before and has only tried turning briefly previously, so I've been having a lot of fun figuring it out and just making dumb little things. I thought it would he harder but the learning curve..at least for basic stuff...is pretty short, so there a lot fo immediate gratification.

I might pick up a small detail spindle gouge and 3/4 skew. I really like using the skew a lot...and think I be happy to use a 3/4" for just about everything....just for practice I turned the vampire stake (3rd pic) with nothing but the 1" skew Paul included...still getting some catches but am getting pretty comfortable with it and its such a great tool and can do so much.

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I think I am going to still make a pole lather though. On Zach Ds recommendation I picked up Roys "The Woodwrights Guide" which has a nice pole lathe plan. Paul and I might make one for each of us once we finish my bench.

[Tom M King]

Still working on the cart. First item is a left handed Shooting Plane to go with the right handed one I bought and loved. We have several reproduction reeded mantles to build with lots of little reeded parts that fit together at different angles.

[Cory Waldrop]

I pulled the trigger on the full 7 piece PM-V11 chisels, the 3-D knit chisel roll, and I am going to give the side clamping honing guide a try.

[David Weaver]

I got nothing. Chris Griggs sent me some ebay links and made me spend all of my money.

[Chris Griggs]

I got nothing. Chris Griggs sent me some ebay links and made me spend all of my money.

Haha...I'm such a jerk!

[Jim Stewart]

line and berry tools.

[Daniel Rode]

I didn't plan to buy anything but I came into a little unexpected cash this weekend and picked up tool rest for my grinder and a 1/4" Narex mortise chisel. I'm more excited about the wooden dowels I ordered. I can't find imperial sized dowels locally. Even the local Woodcraft sells imperial sized bits and cutters but metric plywood and dowels.

[Chuck Nickerson]

The PM-V11 butt chisels.

[Jim Koepke]

Just couldn't resist the free shipping this time. Besides the other items mentioned earlier two vise screws were ordered.

After looking at Marko's DIY wagon vise and the other bench threads I figured all that ash has been sitting in my shop long enough to acclimate and this better be the summer of bench building.

jtk

[Gary Muto]

I got an 1/8" PM-V11 chisel even though I know nobody needs one. ;)
I also picked up a couple of books and some non-neander turning tools made by Beall.

[Robert Culver]

knew concepts fret saw and a bunch of blades dog gone it!!!!

[Bob Jones]

Tenon cutters to build some 21st century chairs as described by Mike Abbott.

[Scott Stewart]

Unless someone here tells me I'm silly (and please speak up if something looks wrong).

Right handed Skew rabbet plane
Medium Shoulder plnae
Router plane
Saw file holder and set of files
2 tail vise screws (1 to make a wagon vice close to what was posted here, 1 to make a leg vise)

Main thing I am debating would be to swap out the shoulder plane for a rabbet block plane to trim shoulders.

Suggestions welcome.

[Edward Clarke]

The Veritas dovetail and crosscut saw pair and an 8 foot 120 led/ft kit with a pair of power supplies. I'm going to get rid of those nasty halogen light pucks under my kitchen cabinets.

[Matthew N. Masail]

Just some small things like the Vise that centers on a drill press and holds all things round and square dead center so that I can drill into the edge of a dowel with ease and such.

some winding sticks and a razor saw.

[Cory Waldrop]

Pictures are worth 1000 words.... Just got my order today. Still waiting on 2 chisels that were out of stock. Also not pictured is an Eclipse style honing guide. I forgot that the chisels didn't come with the plastic guards so I just placed an order for those. I know guards and the tool roll might be a bit safety overkill, but it will make my girlfriend feel better... and most likely save a few band-aids around the workbench.

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[Daniel Rode]

Honestly, I think someone is more likely to get cut taking the guards on and off. I don't use them at all.


Pictures are worth 1000 words.... Just got my order today. Still waiting on 2 chisels that were out of stock. Also not pictured is an Eclipse style honing guide. I forgot that the chisels didn't come with the plastic guards so I just placed an order for those. I know guards and the tool roll might be a bit safety overkill, but it will make my girlfriend feel better... and most likely save a few band-aids around the workbench.

[Jim Sevey]

The pair of Narex skew chisels for cleaning out half blind dovetails.

[John Sanford]

I pulled the trigger on the full 7 piece PM-V11 chisels, the 3-D knit chisel roll, and I am going to give the side clamping honing guide a try.
I'm a bit annoyed with the pricing on the 7 piece set. I purchased the 5 piece set, and now I'm looking at spending $24 more to get the two narrow ones individually. grrrr....

[Dave Parkis]

I finally broke down and grabbed the router plane and the inlay cutterhead, just in case I actually decide to make something. I also bought the Miller Dowel kit to try.

[Justin Chen]

I didn't want to spend this type of money on a rasp but from everyone's recommendations I decided to fork over the money. My purchases:

-Auriou 10", 9 Grain Rasp
-Japanese 8" Flat File
-Aux File/Rasp Handle

Used the rasp last night to round off some edges and it was quite impressive, fast cutting and leaving a very nice finish.

[Cory Waldrop]

I'm a bit annoyed with the pricing on the 7 piece set. I purchased the 5 piece set, and now I'm looking at spending $24 more to get the two narrow ones individually. grrrr....


I understand John. I thought about only buying a few sizes, but when I did the math, it just made more sense to buy the set. I basically ended up getting 7 for the price of 6 with the per chisel savings. I can see how someone who purchased the 5 piece set would be miffed that they don't get the same deal.

Awesome chisels though. I spent the night making a registration jig for my side clamping honing guide and reground the primary bevels on all of them to match the angel my registration jig gives me. It was only off by a degree or two at most, so it didnt take long. I flattened the back of the 1" chisel and will be working on the other 4 I have to do the same. They really feel substantial and well balanced in the hand.

[Shannon Brantley]

Not as exciting as most on here but got the feather weight fret saw, a coping saw, blades for each and a PM-V11 cap and iron for a Stanley no. 3 that I've been wanting to rehab.

[John Sanford]

Cory,

I haven't actually used them yet, but I have been handling them extensively this last week as I've been working on a new set of holders form them on my "backwall" unit. I also have one of the Stanley New Sweethearts, nice steel, but I much prefer the handles of the PM-V11s. Like you said, substantial and well balanced in the hand.

[Casey Gooding]

I picked up some hinges and a set of the Parallel Tip Woodworkers Screwdrivers. While beautiful, I was unimpressed with the screwdrivers. The tips didn't fit screws very well and one promptly exploded on me during the second use. They went back in the mail yesterday.

[Simon MacGowen]

I picked up some hinges and a set of the Parallel Tip Woodworkers Screwdrivers. While beautiful, I was unimpressed with the screwdrivers. The tips didn't fit screws very well and one promptly exploded on me during the second use. They went back in the mail yesterday.

Unless you only want wooden handled screwdrivers, your best bet from LV is this:

http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=32219&cat=1,43411,43417

They come with life-time warranty, but so far, after more than a year of use in my shop, none has been replaced.

The Parallel Tip screwdrivers are imported (from?) and so are the above ones (from Taiwan, I believe), but the latter has proven the best value screwdrivers in my shop.

Simon

[Chris Griggs]

I picked up some hinges and a set of the Parallel Tip Woodworkers Screwdrivers. While beautiful, I was unimpressed with the screwdrivers. The tips didn't fit screws very well and one promptly exploded on me during the second use. They went back in the mail yesterday.

That's a bummer. Return them and get the Grace screwdrivers (http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=70923&cat=1,43411,43417). I never thought I could like a screwdrivers so much, or even care what screwdriver I was using until I got those. I have the slot and the phillips, and like them so much I'm going to get the square ones too.

The largest one make a nice chipbreaker/plane tote & knob screw/frog screw driver and the smallest is great for the set screws on LV planes.

[Jessica Pierce-LaRose]

The Grace screwdrivers are awesome - I got them back when The Best Things was first offering them. My only complaint is the largest sizes are longer than I care for. I love the saw-nut screwdriver as well for my old disstons with the narrow screws.

I finally caved at the last minute today and ordered a gift for my dad and then ended up including the steel lapping plate, too. Just having it already machined flat and not having to track down something locally was worth it. I've still got a couple of old tools that need the backs helped out a little - if it gets me through a couple of blades easier than sandpaper has done in the past, it's payed for itself in my book. Now I just need to pick up some SiC or diamond.

[john davey]

I finally cracked and got the skew rabbet plane, surface vise and some milk paint.

[John Sanford]

The narrow PM-V11 chisels, and 3 pair of German lab goggles.

[Rich Riddle]

Chris Griggs provides and evil influence. Purchased the Grace Screwdrivers, DX 60 Block Plane (friend took my block plane), and Bevel-Up Smoothing Plane PM-V11. Waited until the end and was strong.....then faltered.

[Cody Kemble]

I finally got the BUJ I have been after and after all the plow talk around here I pulled the trigger on a small plow too. If I buy any more tools anytime soon my wife may make me sleep in the shop.

[Daniel Sutton]

My will power broke and I got a large router plane and 14 tpi dovetail saw.

[Cody Kemble]

I know there are more who succumbed in the wee hours. At least we know we are not alone.

[Rich Riddle]

I know there are more who succumbed in the wee hours. At least we know we are not alone.
We are like alcoholics who voluntarily attend AA meetings for help. We admit our actions. Many others aren't able to admit their actions and hide in the dark. Come out of the dark fellow woodworkers; the light is good.

[Joe McMahon]

I ordered a brand new VOUBO with the free extra ten pack of dog holes!!

[Pedro Reyes]

Well, I didn't get anything too exciting during the free shipment, because Rob and company monitor my purchasing habits, and as soon as I place an order, they then offer free shipping.

Non- Free shipping order: Wenzlof Rip saw, Wenzlof Half Back (I felt like I needed to own something made by a fine craftsman and George is outside my price range I gather). A spokeshave kit and some drawer locks (my daughter keeps opening my nightstand drawer, where I keep, among other personal things, the equipment needed to avoid making another kid who would then open said drawer.). Oh and last but not least a large shoulder plane.

Free shipping: Some drawer knobs (kids trains and flowers), a tree house building book, some small box hinges, pretty unexciting compared to the other shipment.

/p

[Rich Riddle]

Well, I didn't get anything too exciting during the free shipment, because Rob and company monitor my purchasing habits, and as soon as I place an order, they then offer free shipping.
Let us know after you make your next large order when you pay shipping. We look forward to the time just after that order.

[Chris Griggs]

You will love your screwdrivers Rich!

I resisted this time. Didn't order a thing. I've bought way too much stuff as of late already, and need to put some money aside to replenish my lumber pile. Wood is SPENSIVE and it gets depressing when I realize I have a nice new tool and not enough decent lumber to actually use it to build a nice piece.

[Jessica Pierce-LaRose]

You will love your screwdriver Rich!

I resisted this time. Didn't order a thing. I've bought way too much stuff as of late already, and need to put some money aside to replenish my lumber pile. Wood is SPENSIVE and it gets depressing when I realize I have a nice new tool and not enough decent lumber to actually use it to build a nice piece.

I just brought the scraps too small to use, that I've been hoarding for years, to the scrap wood pile at the dump - finally let go of the one poplar board I've been using to experiment with as I tune up new toys . . . dadoes from the dado plane, grooves from the plow, rabbets from rabbets, holes from auger bits, lots of little cuts as I sharpen saws, beads from testing out scratch stock, and a bunch of chamfers from every chisel I've rehabbed in the last year. I think that board had seen more work in than any actual project over the last year. So I've been there. I think I've got a bonus coming from work, and decided the small chunk of that that I'd normally spend on tools needs to get spent on some nice, proper lumber, not this home center junk. . . .

[Chris Griggs]

I just brought the scraps too small to use, that I've been hoarding for years, to the scrap wood pile at the dump - finally let go of the one poplar board I've been using to experiment with as I tune up new toys . . . dadoes from the dado plane, grooves from the plow, rabbets from rabbets, holes from auger bits, lots of little cuts as I sharpen saws, beads from testing out scratch stock, and a bunch of chamfers from every chisel I've rehabbed in the last year. I think that board had seen more work in than any actual project over the last year. So I've been there. I think I've got a bonus coming from work, and decided the small chunk of that that I'd normally spend on tools needs to get spent on some nice, proper lumber, not this home center junk. . . .

Well I've got at least one more (maybe two) nice plane(s) I'll probably sell off shortly, and I've still got some cash leftover from selling tools at PATINA that I will add to the lumber fund. I have this Friday off (but am working the weekend :mad:) so I'll probably head out to the lumber yard on Friday. My wife wants me to build here a very large shoe rack/shelf, and I've got some shop storage I want to build so I'll probably spend a good junk of dough just loading up on poplar, but I'm fresh out of walnut and cherry so I need to get some of that too for "nice" pieces. One these days I'll find a use for the stupid figured maple I wasted money on a year and a half ago that turned out to be reaction wood...guess I'll make a bunch of small candle boxes out of it or something...the stuff is so damn twisted that it would need to be planed down to almost 1/4" from (4/4) to get a reasonable sized piece flat...luckily I only purchased a few boards....hmmmm, maybe I'll resaw it into veneer.

[Rich Riddle]

You will love your screwdrivers Rich!

I resisted this time. Didn't order a thing.
So your role has progressed to that of enabler and instigator......hmmm. Well thanks for the input. I needed a few good screwdrivers, the old ones are well, old and not very high quality tools.

[Don Rogers]

The LV Small Plow Plane and a set of magnetically held vise jaw pads should arrive this Thursday. My tool budget has been shot for the year considering all I got from LV so far this year.

I've made do with flea market tool purchases most of my life but now I've decided to add some new tools to my arsenal. They sure are expensive but generally nice to use and look at. My first expensive (to me) tool purchase was an LN 102 block plane and I have never regretted it. It feels good, looks good and works well without me fussing with it.

[Jessica Pierce-LaRose]

For Chris and any others with the Grace drivers - does your #4 driver fit #4 screws well? The rest of mine are spot on, but the #4 doesn't fit very well - but I haven't determined if it's my driver or the screws I can get locally. I hate to alter the driver and then get some nice screws from a hardware place only to find that I should have left it be. . .

[Tom Stenzel]

I ordered a brand new VOUBO with the free extra ten pack of dog holes!!

I'm with Joe on this one! The space saving is just what I need-

http://www.leevalley.com/us/home/page.aspx?p=71736&c=

(I think it's ok to post a link for this. If not please toss as needed).

[Chris Griggs]

For Chris and any others with the Grace drivers - does your #4 driver fit #4 screws well? The rest of mine are spot on, but the #4 doesn't fit very well - but I haven't determined if it's my driver or the screws I can get locally. I hate to alter the driver and then get some nice screws from a hardware place only to find that I should have left it be. . .

I think so. I know I've used it on hinge screws from Horton Brasses, that I think were 4s. Not certain, but I assume the Horton screws are pretty standard and true to size. Honestly I don't pay a lot of attention to screw size. I just use the biggest drive that fits in the slot.

[Frederick Skelly]

Well, lets say that I got carried away and leave it at that. AND that I further expanded my shop's capability beyond my personal capabilities. But its all Chris Griggs' fault. ;)

Ok. So Im addicted now. (But my No. 2 is almost refurbed!)
Fred

[Chris Griggs]

Well, lets say that I got carried away and leave it at that. AND that I further expanded my shop's capability beyond my personal capabilities. But its all Chris Griggs' fault. ;)


Jeez! With all these purchases that are supposedly my fault I think Rob might owe me some commission!

And Frederick...let me remind you that YOU PM'ed ME asking what to buy...I just told you what you already knew in your heart you needed...

:-) :-)

[Frederick Skelly]

And Frederick...let me remind you that YOU PM'ed ME asking what to buy...I just told you what you already knew in your heart you needed...

:-) :-)


All true my friend! And once again, your advice was excellent! :)

[Gary Howorka]

Time to confess; what purchased did or will you make from Lee Valley during the free shipping campaign that expires at the end of the month? I am eyeing the DX60. Like the big brother but don't think the extra $100 is justified. They ought to do some research and see how much sales increase during free shipping periods. Perhaps they already have and offer free shipping during periods when orders historically dwindle during the year.

This will round out my starting set

[Patrick Bernardo]

I jumped in for some of the Dubuque clamps. Been awhile since they were talked about on here. Used them for a glue up last night, and they're fantastic. I have a few Harbor Freight jobs that I did the Paul Sellers treatment on... No way. Going to throw them out and save my pennies for more of the Dubuques. The Dubuques are head-and-shoulders above other bar clamps of this style. Light and easy to get in position, sturdy construction. And freeeeeee shipping!

[Charles Bjorgen]

After parting with two LN planes I had the funds to purchase the Veritas shooting plane. Can't say I regret this. I've tried other planes for shooting but this one is the complete deal. Well though out features and the skewed cutter I believe makes this a winner. I did add the right side fence to capture the plane in its track.

[Christian Thompson]

I bought a Henry Taylor gouge, a file / rasp cleaning brush, and some brass screws. The cool thing was I had the stuff in my cart before I realized it was free shipping. Bonus!

There's been some talk of screwdrivers on thread. Has anyone tried the "parallel-tip screwdrivers" Lee Valley has in their catalog? I like the way they look, but I'm wondering how they perform compared to the Grace screwdrivers. I'm going to need to replace the hodgepodge collection I use to strip screws with one of these days...

EDIT: never mind - I guess I missed the few pages of this thread that talk about the comparison between the two. I'll replace the parallel-tip screwdrivers with the grace ones in my wishlist.

[Pat Barry]

I'm thinking that I will order one of the BU smoother planes. Torn between the SBUS and a larger one that Winton likes. Also the honing guide and a lead screw and handle to add a leg vice to my bench
My order showed up today. Thank you Lee Valley fr the prompt shipment. Everything looks great. I can hardly wait to get the new plane setup. Its sitting on my dinner table right now while I admire it with my supper. LOL

[Rich Riddle]

Folks, you know the unwritten rule. If you don't post pictures then it didn't happen. I can envision Pat's plane sitting across the dinner table ....

[john davey]

Really bad phone pic just to prove it happened. Happy guy....:)

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I finally cracked and got the skew rabbet plane, surface vise and some milk paint.

[Chris Griggs]

Really bad phone pic just to prove it happened. Happy guy....:)

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You are really going to love having that plane. It just makes cutting rabbets so darn quick and easy. There is a little bit...and I do me little bit...of a learning curve for setup an use to get good square rabbets (with any fillister), but this thing just makes setup so easy and it holds its setting so well so once you get everything where you want it it keeps the setting the next time you take the blade in and out. Make sure you watch their marketing video on this one. Vic does a good job of going through basic setup and use.

[john davey]

Thanks Chris, I will watch the vid. Since I am working from home today I plan on hitting the basement for a little test session with it at lunch :)

[Shawn Pixley]

Bought a noce little veneer saw and 8 hinges that will be used on LOML's jewelry cabinet.

[Don Rogers]

Received my Small Plow Plane and Magnetic Vise jaw liners about an hour ago. The plane looks like a precision-made instrument but have not yet tried it. Maybe my first project will be a box for it and it's blades.

It's play time now.

[Rich Riddle]

Here is proof of a couple of things:

1. Purchase and Delivery of the block plane, bottom-up smoother, and screwdrivers.
2. What I call the Griggs factor - the influence of other woodworkers on our tool purchasing habits.

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[Pat Barry]

Added a picture of my new toys, er tools....yes tools, not toys, thats right.

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Hoping to get started this weekend.

PS - Last night the wine glass had a nice Pinot Noir to help me celebrate the package delivery safe and sound. Unfortunately that's all gone now.

[Rich Riddle]

Added a picture of my new toys, er tools....yes tools, not toys, thats right.

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Hoping to get started this weekend.

PS - Last night the wine glass had a nice Pinot Noir to help me celebrate the package delivery safe and sound. Unfortunately that's all gone now.
Pat, we purchased identical planes. What blade option did you select? Not sure the wife would allow hand planes on the dining room table though.

[Pat Barry]

Pat, we purchased identical planes. What blade option did you select? Not sure the wife would allow hand planes on the dining room table though.
Shhhhhhhhhhh! Its OK - its sitting on a nice big cork trivet or whatever she calls it.

I got the PM-V11 blade, 38 deg.

[Robert Payne]

My new goodies arrived late yesterday -- all Veritas: a Low Angle Block Plane, a Bevel-Up Smoother and a Low-Angle Jack, all with A2 blades. Aside from the free shipping, the best bonus is there are both 38* and 25* 2-1/4" blades that can be interchanged between the BUS and the LAJ depending on the grain being worked. I'm a bit poorer, but pleased to add these to my V-stable!

[Chris Griggs]

Alright here's what I got in lieu of buying (for once) anything during free shipping....

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About 80 BF of poplar to build a large shoe shelf for my wife and for various other things, and about 15 BF of Cherry in the form of a 10" or so wide 8/4 board...nothing planned for that immediately, it was just a nice board and I wanted to take something home with me a little more exciting than poplar.

This will keep my busy for a while...

[Cody Kemble]

Last time I wanted something more interesting from the lumber yard I ended up with a piece of gorgeous sapele that I can't seem to tame. Cherry was a much better choice.

[Jessica Pierce-LaRose]

Alright here's what I got in lieu of buying (for once) anything during free shipping....

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About 80 BF of poplar to build a large shoe shelf for my wife and for various other things, and about 15 BF of Cherry in the form of a 10" or so wide 8/4 board...nothing planned for that immediately, it was just a nice board and I wanted to take something home with me a little more exciting than poplar.

This will keep my busy for a while...

Hey, I love working with poplar, and it's purty stuff once the heartwood starts turning brown. That much nice poplar would be exciting to me!

[Chris Griggs]

Hey, I love working with poplar, and it's purty stuff once the heartwood starts turning brown. That much nice poplar would be exciting to me!

Actually, I really enjoy working poplar too. Its about as nice a wood to work by hand as there is. Its soft and straight, but not so soft that everything dents it like today's fast grown white pine and hemlock. It stains well, it paints well, and definitely and definitely can have a place as more than just unseen dividers and drawers sides. And you can get A LOT of it without spending loads of cash, which equates to lots of woodworking.

That said a big stack of cherry or walnut wood be even more exciting to me. Actually, a big stack of all 3 species, is about the peek of excitement for me when it comes to woodworking. I think I would be happy working nothing but those for the rest of my woodworking days.

[McKay Sleight]

I have money in paypal, but because LV does not accept PP, I have kept my money. Too bad too because I really wanted the shoot plane. I used one at a school in January and I feel that I really NEED one but.... oh well.

[Dave Beauchesne]

Alright here's what I got in lieu of buying (for once) anything during free shipping.... <img src="http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=286471"/> About 80 BF of poplar to build a large shoe shelf for my wife and for various other things, and about 15 BF of Cherry in the form of a 10" or so wide 8/4 board...nothing planned for that immediately, it was just a nice board and I wanted to take something home with me a little more exciting than poplar. This will keep my busy for a while... Chris: I had the opportunity to listen to a recording from 2007 by James Krenov a while back. The quote I remember was " one can never have too much good wood " or something very close to that. That, sir, is a good bit of advice for a woodworker to live by. Dave B

[Rick Gibson]

Beall expanding collet set, rare earth magnets and epoxy. The magnets and epoxy I needed for a project and the collet set was to get it over the minimum and one of those "pretty sure I am going to be able to use these" purchases.

[Doug Bowman]

Old brown glue, a froe and an iwasaki (sp?) mill tooth file