Travis Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edward Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 I got an e z lift for my scrollsaw, also a craftman 7 1/4" miter saw with laser trak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trimax Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayton717 Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medic_149 Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wood-n-things Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 I too got the ez lift fro my 788. Do not know how I managed all these years with a block of wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britetomro Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted December 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Posted January 1, 2010 Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 Santa came a month or so ago to me , I'd been so good he he he ..............Marshall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry5180 Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britetomro Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted January 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 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. You can post pix from your gallery by posting the BB Code into your message. The BB Code is located below your picture. Just copy to your clipboard and paste into your message. You can find a [tut]tutorial here[/tut] if you get stuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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