I’ve been in the middle of a month-long workshop reorganization. It got to the point where I could no longer punt the job into the future. I went into the shop to get items that I knew were there, but they weren’t where they were supposed to be. There was a sort of pent-up demand for order that could no longer be refused!
Last month, I thought that I had turned the corner on the reorg and started working on the backlog of projects. Then I needed to find the pint of thinner I use for varnish, and couldn’t. This led to a reorganization of what is stored under the workbench.
Well in for a nickel, in for a dime. I decided to reorder the sandpaper yesterday. Do you have any idea how much sandpaper a woodworker’s shop typically has? I know that I didn’t. But after several hours, I have things roughly sorted out…all the sheet goods. I won’t even bother starting on the drum sanding goods.
I’ve stopped because the pent up frustration has gotten to much. Today I was supposed to finish some spoons, and work on the portrait of the ship Dreadnaught. Guess what I am pooped, pant, need a nap, snack and a break.
You’ve heard me describe my shop as ten pounds in a five pound bag? let’s make that twenty in a ten.
I solemnly swear, No more tools!
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I hear you.
Right. And my husband says no more computer parts. You guys are hilarious.
Your cats tolld my cats that you have “certain” issues too.
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I say no more tools too until I need one I don’t have. Replacements aren’t counted, right?
Get thee behind me Satanas! Temptation! You don’t just order one thing from my favorite tool dealer…it gets complicated!
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No, no. You do not get off that easily. That tool you need is somewhere in that stash you have! 😆
But it could old and almost worn out 🙄
shudder!