It's a sure sign that you have too many tools when ...

[Aussiephil]

When you have an angle grinder for each of cut-off discs, sanding discs, grinding discs, flap disc, polishing pad etc..

Regards
Paul

Actually that is NOT a case of too many tools rather it is a completely sensible use of available resources in an efficient manner to provide timely access to the required tool without delay!



Cheers
Phil

[Bushmiller]

Actually that is NOT a case of too many tools rather it is a completely sensible use of available resources in an efficient manner to provide timely access to the required tool without delay!



Cheers
Phil

Phew! Panic attack averted. Equilibrium re-established. Time to go looking for more angle grinders.

Regards
Paul

PS: Is ten days sufficient respite between purchases?

[chambezio]

OK I will admit that collecting tools is very much in my DNA. I really do need to have a giant tidy up of my shed so that I can find those tools that I have bought and forgotten about. (I think there will be more than I think there are) I have a Kerf Master sitting on my desk here in front of me. I paid $24 for it new maybe a year ago. To use it I will need to have the computer on hand to tell me how to use it. Yes it was an impulse buy because the proper brand was some where about $100. It is well made and finished and resides in its own metal box with shaped foam packing.
Every morning sitting here in front of the computer I get lists of the latest tools on special from Hare and Forbes, Timbecon, Carba-Tec, Total Tools and a couple others. I waste a lot of time looking through the offerings. Only sometimes do I think "I need that". I just can't bring myself to use the "Unsubscribe" button.
If I did......I might miss a "bargain".....yes I have too many tools

[woodPixel]

Chambezio, those kerf makers are FANTASTIC. It sure feels like you are solving a Rubiks cube at first, but after a few times it really makes sense and works incredibly well.

Marvellous invention.


Confession time! I am a sinner too.

My failing is I'll have "Tool with 2 accessories" .... then I see a second-hand "Tool with THREE accessories" ... and will buy the whole damned thing just to get the extra widget. I have convinced myself it gives me Extra Capacity.

Its all a lie of course, but I can live with it

[doug3030]

I have convinced myself it gives me Extra Capacity.

I can relate to that. Having the ability or capacity to do something is far more important than actually doing it.

[Simplicity]

Are we all just feeding off each other hear, I’m really only asking for a friends of a friend.

Cheers Matt.

[John Saxton]

Who’s Henry Eckert?

Henry Eckert Toolworks – henry eckert toolworks

[DomAU]

I can relate to that. Having the ability or capacity to do something is far more important than actually doing it.

Ah! Funny but also very true! I can't be the only one that's day-dreamed about making something and then when planning it in my head I realise I don't have the necessary tool for a particular operation. Then I can't get it out of my head that I need that tool/capability - even if that project is a long way off or I will never end up doing it. Knowing that you can / have the capability to do something allows you to enjoy planning/daydream on making it (and a million other things) even if you never do haha.

Cheers, Dom

[Jeffen]

Chambezio,

My dear old Mum always said "better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it!""

She's not a wood worker but might be in her next life!

Cheers, Jeff

OK I will admit that collecting tools is very much in my DNA. I really do need to have a giant tidy up of my shed so that I can find those tools that I have bought and forgotten about. (I think there will be more than I think there are) I have a Kerf Master sitting on my desk here in front of me. I paid $24 for it new maybe a year ago. To use it I will need to have the computer on hand to tell me how to use it. Yes it was an impulse buy because the proper brand was some where about $100. It is well made and finished and resides in its own metal box with shaped foam packing.
Every morning sitting here in front of the computer I get lists of the latest tools on special from Hare and Forbes, Timbecon, Carba-Tec, Total Tools and a couple others. I waste a lot of time looking through the offerings. Only sometimes do I think "I need that". I just can't bring myself to use the "Unsubscribe" button.
If I did......I might miss a "bargain".....yes I have too many tools

[Five Thumbs]

you go to a good hand tool shop and realise you don't need anything

[woodPixel]

you go to a good hand tool shop and realise you don't need anything

Pure theoretical fiction. You've just described a factual impossibility.

[crowie]

Sorry but this thread is ridiculous, too many tools........ I am pretty sure that’s just not possible

Cheers Andrew

Absolutely

[Chief Tiff]

That's an impossibility.