Foxfold Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 Today I went to my saw with the intention of finishing a piece that I'd started a couple of days ago. However, after about ½hr my heart said ''stop you've had enough'' !! However, my brain said '' just carry on for another ½hr and get it finished. Well, I should have listened to myself because I went on to make a ''right pigs ear'' of my piece and now I'll have to start again from scratch.. Am I the only one to make such an idiotic decision ?? WayneMahler, RabidAlien, lawson56 and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsN Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 I've been there more times than I care to admit. OCtoolguy, jollyred and Foxfold 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 Ive don that several times. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 I think we all have. That is why most have a container for decorative fire wood... John B, Foxfold, OCtoolguy and 1 other 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loftyhermes Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 No Brenda, I've made those kind of decisions, the trick is to learn from them. I no longer set any time limit on projects now, they're done when I'm ready and in the right mindset. Foxfold and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McDonald Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 4 hours ago, Scrappile said: I think we all have. That is why most have a container for decorative fire wood... Five gallon bucket on left side of saw! Good for cut outs, pattern edges, and glued/taped bundles of BEAUTIFUL firewood. If you don't mess up every now and then, you lose the desire to get better. amazingkevin, Foxfold and OCtoolguy 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab4 Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 Hi Brenda: What just happened is called a learning curve (many more to come) Never be in a hurry, Don't over do it but most importantKEEP IT FUN!!! and yes, been there, done that and I don't want to go back there Fab4 Foxfold, amazingkevin and OCtoolguy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta Moreton Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 It’s called Designer Firewood in my House. Foxfold, amazingkevin and OCtoolguy 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 When my eyes become fatigued I stop and take a break. My eyes do tire after focusing on the lines too long. Scrollbob's patterns are always posted with red lines which make it much easier for me. A fine black line and a small black blade tend to merge into one when my eyes are tired. The contrast of red and black prevents this. I often take patterns to an office supply store and have the patterns copied in red. It is worth the trouble and expense. RabidAlien, amazingkevin, OCtoolguy and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrampaJim Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 I keep my sons supplied with kindling for there fireplaces with with those types of projects! amazingkevin, Foxfold and OCtoolguy 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 We have all been there. Most shop accidents, either wrecked projects or personal injury, come on one last cut. It is easy to say but hard to do. Don't push yourself. amazingkevin, Foxfold and OCtoolguy 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crupiea Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 I have been working on a simple picture frame all week. i know the feeling. the more I press it, the worse it is getting. OCtoolguy, Foxfold and amazingkevin 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackman Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 My wife restores stained glass windows and always said stop when tired or something is going to go bad. I have taken her advice! Smart husband amazingkevin, OCtoolguy and Foxfold 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidAlien Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 Heh. If you haven't had that happen to you...then you've never scrolled. OCtoolguy and amazingkevin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimmerstutzen Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 An elderly man who mentored me through building a long rifle, often said "Patience is the most important tool in the shop" RabidAlien, OCtoolguy and amazingkevin 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgiro Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 Yep - decorative firewood - got a box full of it. The grandkids like to take it out & play around with it sometimes. amazingkevin and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 Welcome to a road well traveled ! OCtoolguy and amazingkevin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 I've been fortunate to be able to salvage my firewood project. Nobody really knows what its suppose too look like! LOL OCtoolguy and RabidAlien 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 We have all been there, done that and brought the T shirt to prove it. If you really want to finish something just have a 10min walk around your garden and then you should be able to finish no worries. Marg OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 I also have a 5 gallon can by the saw for the cutout parts, I get up and take a walk around my shop every half hour or so. It seems keep the mistakes down, the shop is a thousand square feet so one or two trips around helps relax me and I'm ready to continue working. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 And it always happens when I am doing an order for a customer and it needs to be done yesterday OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandaideman Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 I have done this and when I start seeing myself drifting off line and making small errors I quit take a break which may be until the next day. The only thing worse I think is work long hours on a intricate fret work, finish it , looks great only to drop it from hands and crash to the cement floor. But as my Grandmother was fond of saying Such is Life. Never made me feel any better. John B and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 Hi, Brenda, It's funny you should post this today because just last night I had a project that I had put off for quite a while. Not a customer order or anything but, I liked the project, wanted to cut it, and got tired of seeing it on the bench waiting for me. So, it seemed like I was counting every cut to see how much longer before I finished it. I was lucky and did not trash the project but, I know I could have done a slightly better job if my mind had been in the right mind-set instead of just wanting to get it off the work bench. Sorry you will have to start over but, as the replies here show, we have all made similar poor decisions. Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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