Leo Hill
11-06-2005, 11:26 AM
Well - not really a suprise if I specifically point out something that I want - but you get the idea.;)
My 55th is in two weeks and momma told me this morning over coffee and toast that she hasn't a clue for a birthday or Christmas gift that I would really like.
It seems that she has gotten the impression - somehow, I don't know how or when - that I don't enjoy (or even especially like) her gift choices of the past few years.
I mean what's not to like - in 2002 she bought me a Grizzly cabinet saw. In 2003 a variable speed sawz-all. Last year a new Royobi circular saw. Not to mention the small stuff like clamps, hand planes and chisels sets and such.
But she's convinced herself that I need something "special" to commerate this BD and Xmas.
And folks, I'm fresh out of ideas for a gift that is less than $100. There isn't anything that I really "need" - except more time to work in the shop.
So here I am asking for your assistance - what doo-dad or gizmo, tool or ... well, something that you didn't know you really needed but have found so handy that you now don't understand how you ever got a project finished without it.
Let's not limit this idea exchange to wood shop only items, but let's try to keep the suggestions to things under $100.
So here's your chance to suggest my birthday (and maybe Xmas) present. I (and SWMBO) eagerly await the outcome.
Thanks for your help in solving this dilemma.
Leo
My 55th is in two weeks and momma told me this morning over coffee and toast that she hasn't a clue for a birthday or Christmas gift that I would really like.
It seems that she has gotten the impression - somehow, I don't know how or when - that I don't enjoy (or even especially like) her gift choices of the past few years.
I mean what's not to like - in 2002 she bought me a Grizzly cabinet saw. In 2003 a variable speed sawz-all. Last year a new Royobi circular saw. Not to mention the small stuff like clamps, hand planes and chisels sets and such.
But she's convinced herself that I need something "special" to commerate this BD and Xmas.
And folks, I'm fresh out of ideas for a gift that is less than $100. There isn't anything that I really "need" - except more time to work in the shop.
So here I am asking for your assistance - what doo-dad or gizmo, tool or ... well, something that you didn't know you really needed but have found so handy that you now don't understand how you ever got a project finished without it.
Let's not limit this idea exchange to wood shop only items, but let's try to keep the suggestions to things under $100.
So here's your chance to suggest my birthday (and maybe Xmas) present. I (and SWMBO) eagerly await the outcome.
Thanks for your help in solving this dilemma.
Leo