Squirrel away $25/month and marinate in safe place for one year.

Add Lee Valley catalog, previously prepared with circled, would-be-nice/love
to-have/Gee-if-only items like saddle square, apron square, _matching_ tape
measures for at least three locations, at least one item carrying the name
"Starret", etc. that you routinely see in said catalog while browsing in the
'library', but that you would normally never buy because of lack of
cash/opportunity/genetic makeup/upbringing/fiscal conservatism/whatever.

Fire up web browser.

Order ALL circled items, one-by-one, with relish.

Simmer for a few days with anticipation of FedEx truck.

Servings: 1 for each repetition

Enjoy (I'll let you know what this batch tastes like next Tuesday)

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Swingman said:

Squirrel away $25/month and marinate in safe place for one year.

Add Lee Valley catalog, previously prepared with circled, would-be-nice/love
to-have/Gee-if-only items like saddle square, apron square, _matching_ tape
measures for at least three locations, at least one item carrying the name
"Starret", etc. that you routinely see in said catalog while browsing in the
'library', but that you would normally never buy because of lack of
cash/opportunity/genetic makeup/upbringing/fiscal conservatism/whatever.

Fire up web browser.

Order ALL circled items, one-by-one, with relish.

Simmer for a few days with anticipation of FedEx truck.

Servings: 1 for each repetition

Enjoy (I'll let you know what this batch tastes like next Tuesday)

Congratulations on your new arrivals - whatever they may be.

I used a similar formula/recipe (accumulated proceeds from eBay sales)
to fund my latest acquisitions - the clamps I thought I would never
own - the Bessy-K 25/50 pairs from LV. I'll let you know what they
taste like - next January... sob

BTW, it's "Starrett" - you may have gotten a Chinese rip-off if
there's only one T. g Since mine are nearly 28 years old, and are
from another era/life, I could be wrong about that... g

But I still marvel at their workmanship and quality - as with the
Veritas sliding bevel gauge I received for Christmas last year.

I love the feel of a nice tool in the hand - it is pleasing to own
such a thing even when only gazing upon it's excellence and marveling
at the dependable precision.

Somehow, that last paragraph sounds a little odd...

And kudos for a post that doesn't involve trolls, kooks, politics, or
a myriad of other agitating topics. SWMBO arrived back from Las
Vegas/CA and I just haven't seen much worth responding to since.


Greg G.

"Greg G." wrote in message

I used a similar formula/recipe (accumulated proceeds from eBay sales)
to fund my latest acquisitions - the clamps I thought I would never
own - the Bessy-K 25/50 pairs from LV. I'll let you know what they
taste like - next January... sob

Looks like the local Rockler is fixing to have their 40% off sale on
Bessey's, and I could always use a couple more 24 inchers ...

BTW, it's "Starrett" - you may have gotten a Chinese rip-off if
there's only one T. g Since mine are nearly 28 years old, and are
from another era/life, I could be wrong about that... g

Heretofore they've been far to high cla$$ for my blood, so I haven't learned
the correct spelling. Hell, I only just learned how to pronounce "Leigh" a
few years ago.

But I still marvel at their workmanship and quality - as with the
Veritas sliding bevel gauge I received for Christmas last year.

Know what you mean .. my Veritas low angle block plane is indeed a thing of
great beauty.

And kudos for a post that doesn't involve trolls, kooks, politics, or
a myriad of other agitating topics.

In retrospect it was kinda of a stupid post, but damn if it hasn't looked
like a wasteland of kooks, blind leading the blind, and ****heads around
here lately, so it fits right in.

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Swingman said:

"Greg G." wrote in message

I used a similar formula/recipe (accumulated proceeds from eBay sales)
to fund my latest acquisitions - the clamps I thought I would never
own - the Bessy-K 25/50 pairs from LV. I'll let you know what they
taste like - next January... sob

Looks like the local Rockler is fixing to have their 40% off sale on
Bessey's, and I could always use a couple more 24 inchers ...

Speaking of Bessey's, are they really that good? I've been using pipe
clamps and aluminum bar clamps, by always have the problem of having
to stagger them side to side to avoid bowing - and even with cawls,
it's a PITA doing wide panel glue-ups.

"Fixing to" - an expression I use and the better half makes fun of.
Must be a southern thing... But she is from Pennsylvania, and has far
more of a "southern accent' than I possess. So, go figure...

BTW, it's "Starrett" - you may have gotten a Chinese rip-off if
there's only one T. g Since mine are nearly 28 years old, and are
from another era/life, I could be wrong about that... g

Heretofore they've been far to high cla$$ for my blood, so I haven't learned
the correct spelling. Hell, I only just learned how to pronounce "Leigh" a
few years ago.

Yeah, I know what you mean. I _never_ would have bought Starrett's
for woodworking purposes, but since they're just laying around...

My favorite pocket tool tends to be a fractional inch/mm dial caliper
from Highland Hardware, and a nylon version bought from Lowes on
closeout for 'less critical' things.

And if'n it's any consolation - I _still_ don't know how to pronounce
it.

But I still marvel at their workmanship and quality - as with the
Veritas sliding bevel gauge I received for Christmas last year.

Know what you mean .. my Veritas low angle block plane is indeed a thing of
great beauty.

I don't have a nice selection of planes just yet. Only an old fettled
Made In USA Stanley block plane and some cabinet scrapers. Had nice
jack and smoothing planes _years_ ago, but someone decided they needed
them more than I.

And kudos for a post that doesn't involve trolls, kooks, politics, or
a myriad of other agitating topics.

In retrospect it was kinda of a stupid post, but damn if it hasn't looked
like a wasteland of kooks, blind leading the blind, and ****heads around
here lately, so it fits right in.

Nothing stupid about it at all...
Noticed you've not been as active the last few days, figured it was a
big new project - or the other...

The Mother of All Pointy Sticks was an interesting but OT thread. g


Greg G.

Greg G. wrote:

Speaking of Bessey's, are they really that good?

Yes.

Swingman wrote:

In retrospect it was kinda of a stupid post, but damn if it hasn't
looked
like a wasteland of kooks, blind leading the blind, and ****heads
around
here lately, so it fits right in.


I agree. What a refreshing change. I am wondering how long we will
all have to wait this newest batch of loony tunes out.

Robert

Greg writes:

Speaking of Bessey's, are they really that good?

Official Marketspeak:

http://www.americanclamping.com/products/wood/KBody.php

In short:

* Jaws are parallel - so you don't need shims, and they don't mar.
* The jaws are large - so you need fewer clamps
* The jaws are covered with no-stick plastic, (glue comes off easy)
* They lay flat on a flat surface, sideways or on end
* Can apply 1000 pounds of pressure (very important when you want
to starve a glue joint!!)

(I wasn't in the market, but with the buzz here, and the big sale, I
bought 6).

I just checked and
"Bessey KBK2440 Cabinet Door Clamp Kit"
is still on sale from Amazon for $99, list price of $230.


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The first glue up with a Bessey makes you wonder:

"What the hell was I thinking when I didn't buy these ???"

It's that little moment when you think you have passed
one of those invisible barriers in woodworking.

Yep....time to step up to the plate...buy somthing that people
will fight over at the estate sale.


Greg G. wrote:


Speaking of Bessey's, are they really that good? I've been using pipe
clamps and aluminum bar clamps, by always have the problem of having
to stagger them side to side to avoid bowing - and even with cawls,
it's a PITA doing wide panel glue-ups.

In article ,
"Swingman" wrote:

Hell, I only just learned how to pronounce "Leigh" a
few years ago.

That would rhyme with sleigh, wouldn't it?

"Robatoy" wrote in message

"Swingman" wrote:

Hell, I only just learned how to pronounce "Leigh" a
few years ago.

That would rhyme with sleigh, wouldn't it?

You would think, but no ...

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"Fixing to" - an expression I use and the better half makes fun of.
Must be a southern thing... But she is from Pennsylvania, and has far
more of a "southern accent' than I possess. So, go figure...

I'm from Vermont (damn yankee!), and 'round these parts, it's "fixin' ta".

Swingman said:

"Robatoy" wrote in message

"Swingman" wrote:

Hell, I only just learned how to pronounce "Leigh" a
few years ago.

That would rhyme with sleigh, wouldn't it?

You would think, but no ...

Care to elaborate?
I'm on the edge of my seat here...


Greg G.

Tim and Steph said:

"Fixing to" - an expression I use and the better half makes fun of.
Must be a southern thing... But she is from Pennsylvania, and has far
more of a "southern accent' than I possess. So, go figure...

I'm from Vermont (damn yankee!), and 'round these parts, it's "fixin' ta".

Having spent a year in New Jersey, I can't complain about _any_ of the
colloquialisms I've heard since... Or the water, either... g


Greg G.

"Greg G." wrote in message

Swingman said:

"Robatoy" wrote in message

"Swingman" wrote:

Hell, I only just learned how to pronounce "Leigh" a
few years ago.

That would rhyme with sleigh, wouldn't it?

You would think, but no ...

Care to elaborate?
I'm on the edge of my seat here...

Rhymes with "flea".

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"Tim and Steph" wrote in

I'm from Vermont (damn yankee!)

Actually, if you stay put in Vermont the adjective isn't necessary.

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"Tim and Steph" wrote in

I'm from Vermont (damn yankee!)

Actually, if you stay put in Vermont the adjective isn't necessary.

Otherwise, it's damned carpetbagger Yankee. ;-)


Greg G.

Rhymes with "Leah" in most cases, too. I recall a long, long time ago, going
out with a Leah and pronouncing it Lee-Ah. Once.

"Swingman" wrote in message
...
"Greg G." wrote in message

Swingman said:

"Robatoy" wrote in message

"Swingman" wrote:

Hell, I only just learned how to pronounce "Leigh" a
few years ago.

That would rhyme with sleigh, wouldn't it?

You would think, but no ...

Care to elaborate?
I'm on the edge of my seat here...

Rhymes with "flea".

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And, according to my uncles, it is spelled "damyankee", an appellation I got
at a young age, without deserving the carpetbagger bit until 28 or so years
ago. Of course, my mother came from Virginia, so that mitigates some of it.
And my greatgranddaddy fought on the gray side. Of course, my father came
from Kentucky, and my great grandfather there fought for the Yanks.

"Greg G." wrote in message
...
Swingman said:


"Tim and Steph" wrote in

I'm from Vermont (damn yankee!)

Actually, if you stay put in Vermont the adjective isn't necessary.

Otherwise, it's damned carpetbagger Yankee. ;-)


Greg G.

On 11/23/2005 6:37 AM Charles Self mumbled something about the following:
And, according to my uncles, it is spelled "damyankee", an appellation I got
at a young age, without deserving the carpetbagger bit until 28 or so years
ago. Of course, my mother came from Virginia, so that mitigates some of it.
And my greatgranddaddy fought on the gray side. Of course, my father came
from Kentucky, and my great grandfather there fought for the Yanks.

"Greg G." wrote in message
...

Swingman said:


"Tim and Steph" wrote in


I'm from Vermont (damn yankee!)

Actually, if you stay put in Vermont the adjective isn't necessary.

Otherwise, it's damned carpetbagger Yankee. ;-)


Greg G.




Actually, it goes like this.

Yankee - Someone who lives north of the Mason-Dixon line
Damyankee - Someone who lives north of the Mason-Dixon line who comes
south to visit
Gawdamyankee - Someone from north of the Mason-Dixon line who moves
south to live and pretend to be a southerner

This makes Uhlanna, Jawja (Atlanta, Georgia fer ya yankees) a
gawdamyankee city, and Florida a gawdamyankee state.

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