She got me art!

[crewchief888]

You could build a rusticly framed pegboard for each tile and display a vintage or antique tool appropriate for the subject. Use a bit of humor and they will be entertaining. The misses will like that you put so much time and effort into her gift and you may even get a little a bit more often as a result. Yes, those kind of things work if you have a sensitive woman.

That sounds like a good idea

+2

learn to live with whatever she buys, however inappropriate or useless it may be.
better thigs will come, my ex talked me into buying a set of SO 90th anv harley boxes to keep at home.
kept the boxes , got rid of her...

 

[jtbinvalrico]

You gotta eat this one.......you have to make it clear in advance that you personally select what goes in the shop; absent that, our loved ones believe they are doing something nice for us.

Nonetheless, the solution is clear: Hang these things in the line of fire of something destructive - maybe some tablesaw kickback, the trajectory of metal shavings, or the rain of sparks off your grinder. Perhaps an accident of some sort - an errant hit from a bead blaster, or set the trigger lock on your belt sander then accidentally plug it in.....launching said tool across the shop and into the offending art.

 

[Boiler]

I've got to agree with you, if I finished my garage, I wouldn't want stuff like that hanging out there. vintage signs and clocks, oilcans, artifacts, etc would be great. I wouldn't buy stuff like that for myself. If my mom bought them, they wouldn't get onto the wall, but if my wife did, they'd find there way up there for a while. If you absolutely detest them, take them down to paint in a couple years and forget to put them back up.

I think it is good that she wants to get you something "garagey" through. My wife thinks tools are a waste of money, not something I'll get use out of for um, hopefully 50 years.

 

[NUTTSGT]

1 - "TOO MANY Clamps?" Framed Tile

I think you need to forward that tile to Jack. He's the only one I know that could be close to having too many clamps.

 

[Daniel Dudley]

I was going to say something, but I got a sign from God telling me to shut up.

DO your best.

 

[Aberdale]

Enjoy that your wife has contributed to your garage addiction, even if it's in her own way. I'm sure she didn't get them for you because she thought they looked crappy. I'm sure she thought she was doing something nice for you.

I made the mistake of being too honest (and yes, too critical) with my first wife. Lesson learned for me. Maybe you can thank her by buying her some Snap-On kitchen tools?

Dale

 

[Scramblur]

I was thinking about it and around Christmas I bought "her" a Barrett 98B 338 Lapua Magnum with a Nightforce scope because I thought it would be nice for "her" to have a little more fire power for home defense when I'm traveling. I'm taking care of it for "her". I told her she only has to be within 1 mile of a bad guy to be effective. Just the kind and loving husband I am, always thinking of her... I guess I'm luck she didn't get me the latest in scrapbooking technology for Father's Day.

She still doesn't know that I know she got me the tiles.

 

[wantedabiggergarage]

You either need a shop sink (tile behind) or the first bathroom after the garage (clean up room) to mount those in. If the bathroom is inside the house, when she see's those tiles out of the frame, and sitting on the counter with a bucket of mastic, you won't have/get to hang them.

 

[bazzateer]

WOW! I have a very similar story but it was in regards to ***.

Your wife had *** with her co-workers!?

 

[bomber]

I was always taught to, when receiving a gift, say thank you.

Grandad was a stickler for stuff like that.

YMMV, clearly.

 

[ddawg16]

Some VERY smart guys on here!

Actually....I would call that 'experienced'......

Scrambler....those are actually pretty neat....you will in no way loose your man card for those....

 

[FlashJim]

The only art my wife bought me for the garage was a Bettie Page poster.

 

[jklingel]

Around here, it is pretty simple. I just keep reminding myself of what my wife once asked me as a similar situation unfolded: "How long do you want to hump your fist?"

 

[cat06]

Around here, it is pretty simple. I just keep reminding myself of what my wife once asked me as a similar situation unfolded: "How long do you want to hump your fist?"

lol as long as it takes you to find a girlfriend, what you can't get at home look else where for, there is always a woman looking for a man

 

[jamesemery728]

There is a time to be honest and a time to be smart. Be smart and just hang them up and pretend that you really like them. At least she is trying to get you something she thinks you would like. If they accidently fall off the wall someday, well then so be it.

 

[Scramblur]

Here it is. The tiles are smaller than I thought, 4". There were a few other pieces I didn't know about... She is framing and matting the "Man Cave" poster. Thanks to all that gave me good advice, it really paid off and made for a better Father's day.

 

[Scramblur]

I found a place that it'll look pretty good.

 

[ImportTuner]

Here it is. The tiles are smaller than I thought, 4". There were a few other pieces I didn't know about... She is framing and matting the "Man Cave" poster. Thanks to all that gave me good advice, it really paid off and made for a better Father's day.

Nice looking tiles ...

 

[Ruddy]

WOW! I have a very similar story but it was in regards to ***.

Did it go like this:

Banker: "I don't like any of this ***."
Mrs. Banker: "I'm never buying you doughnuts again!"

 

[Jack Olsen]

The bigger picture: you're lucky to have a wife who's supportive of your garage habit.

But tell her that from now on she'll never go wrong on a birthday or holiday if she just gets you more...

...clamps.

 

[Scramblur]

Great point Jack.

 

[red baron]

those are pretty cool! I have been given lots worse, and even nothing at all (what I actually prefer)

 

[e-tek]

Not only are the gifts decent, she put some thought and time into getting you something for one of your interests. She sounds like a sweetheart - and a keeper!!!

 

[onewaydave]

...She still doesn't know that I know she got me the tiles.

Scramblur, your toast. Read the lines on the tiles. You think she made that up? She's reading your e-mail and this forum.

Get a framed nice picture of you and her and hang it with the tiles on the most prominent wall in the shop.

Dave, ...

 

[Wingnut65]

Scramblur, Sounds like you really made out well for Fathers Day. The look on your face was probably of excitement when you saw the first one. The sign and poster just show the support she has for you and your addiction. Agree, she's a keeper.

Like Jack says, more clamps are a good thing. When you get enough of one size, go for another size, and then another.

 

[mechamunch]

Let me tell you my donut story.

I asked my wife to get me some donuts one day when she was headed to work. This meant she had to go get them and bring them back to the house. She brought back a dozen. I open the box and none of which were even close to what I told her I liked. I made the mistake of saying "I don't like any of these." She grabbed the box out of my hand threw the box in her seat and said "Fine, I'll never buy donuts for you again". The people at her work ate my donuts. That was six years ago and she's never bought me donuts again.

I should've kept my mouth shut!

Your wife is a genius. She never has to go buy you another donut again. Maybe I should clean the dishes all wrong so my girlfriend tries to correct me...

 

[Rockaholic555]

Having just had some fairly nasty bacon for breakfast I'm starting to see how all this links together.

 

[ratdoggy]

Those actually aren't bad.....It could be worse (or better depending on your marriage) if she got you nothing and got her boyfriend something

 

[fireguy]

Who is this Art she got you?