From Santa's Workshop To Yours

[Travis]

So did anybody get any new tools for the workshop? I didn't get any new tools per se, but I did get the WorkTunes Hearing Protection with Radio. You can also plug your ipod into it. Boy, those work awesome. Since I listen to audio books/podcasts while I'm working in the shop, these will be work great. I can protect my hearing without missing a beat!

[edward]

I got an e z lift for my scrollsaw, also a craftman 7 1/4" miter saw with laser trak

[Trimax]

wow travis i though i was the only one who listens to audio books while working

my family (son and daughter) they think its geeky, well at least i know im in good company

[Clayton717]

I didn't get any tools for the shop, I too listen to audio books acassionaly, but mostly from the wester author I read alot.

[medic_149]

Wow, Guess I'm the lucky one of the bunch...got a bench top belt sander/disc sander combo, new router and router table. also got several lowes and home depot gift cards. so should be good for wood, and other odd and ends for a bit.

[wood-n-things]

I too got the ez lift fro my 788. Do not know how I managed all these years with a block of wood.

[britetomro]

Not really a christmas gift however in November a friend was looking for a home of an older scroll saw made out of cast iron. Did some research and found that it was made in 1936 by Walker-Turner Ltd. During this time the machine was called a Jig Saw. The motor was original and after rewiring it purred like a kitten. Did a complete tear down and had the main body and stand powder coated. Sand blasted a few of the parts which were not painted and reassembled the machine. Made sure everything was properly aligned, put a new blade in and fired it up. Works great. Will provide a couple of photos in a few days. Great second machine though. Nice having something from the past.

[Christina]

No tools, but I received a great package of 1/4" exotic woods. I can't identify any of it lololol. But a nice variety anyway.

Christina

[wombatie]

I was lucky my husband bought me an orbital sander. When we went to get it the nice little man asked if he could help us, so I told him what I wanted and he offered me one to look at and said that it came 'In a lovely little case'. Realising that I was being patronized I held my breath and continued looking. We did get the one in the lovely little case and because I had already started using the sander my husband wrapped the case and put it under the tree. We all got a hugh laugh from that on Christmas morning.

 

Marg

[Travis]

I was lucky my husband bought me an orbital sander. When we went to get it the nice little man asked if he could help us, so I told him what I wanted and he offered me one to look at and said that it came 'In a lovely little case'. Realising that I was being patronized I held my breath and continued looking. We did get the one in the lovely little case and because I had already started using the sander my husband wrapped the case and put it under the tree. We all got a hugh laugh from that on Christmas morning.

 

Marg

 

That's too funny. I hope your "lovely little case" had a picture of Hello Kitty on it, because Hello Kitty is my favorite!

 

[Marshall]

Santa came a month or so ago to me , I'd been so good he he he ..............Marshall

[Barry5180]

Ok, love the Hello Kitty sander case Travis...LOL Santa brought me a nice shiny new 6" bench grinder. Actually it was Mrs. Clause and since she couldn't lift it at Home Depot, I had to carry it out to the sleigh.

 

Barry

[britetomro]

Posted a note a few days ago regarding the restoration of an old Jig/Scroll Saw. Someone gave me this machine and the condition was very poor. Did a complete tear down and had the machine body and stand powder coated. Put everything back together and rewired the motor. Purrs like a kitten. Will not be able to provide the level of accuracy and detail as my Hawk G-4, however it is certainly a unique machine to have in the shop. Photos are listed in the Gallery. Tried to list here as well and could not figure out how.

 

Ron

[Travis]

Posted a note a few days ago regarding the restoration of an old Jig/Scroll Saw. Someone gave me this machine and the condition was very poor. Did a complete tear down and had the machine body and stand powder coated. Put everything back together and rewired the motor. Purrs like a kitten. Will not be able to provide the level of accuracy and detail as my Hawk G-4, however it is certainly a unique machine to have in the shop. Photos are listed in the Gallery. Tried to list here as well and could not figure out how.

 

Ron

 

It looks like you did a great restoration job. It looks good as new! Nicely done.

 

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