So, is there like, a 12-step program or something?

[Tynee]

Hi, my name’s Tynee and I just realized tonight I’m a tool polisher.

It feels really good to get that off my chest. I bought a new set of Tekton pry bars this week. The discount joint I bought them from had them taped together with packing tape. While I was sitting at my bench with a rag and some Goo Gone, it hit me.

I was LITERALLY polishing my tools. I’m embarrassed and ashamed.

Ok, I’m off to make a list of people I’ve wronged, and need to apologize to. Thanks for letting me open up.

 

[PJNJ]

Yes and the program goes something like this -

Put a comfy chair and table exactly 12 steps away from your tools. On the table place a copious amount of your favorite alcoholic beverage (if it's beer substitute a mini fridge for the table). When the tool polishing urge hits you, take 12 steps back into the chair and start drinking heavily. When you can no longer remember why you're drinking, you're cured. There is a chance you may become an alcoholic but they have they're own 12 step program too.

 

[Fedwrench]

All you need to do is to actually use the pry bars. get them dirty and scratched up, use a hammer on them. Removing tape residue doesn't necessarily make you a tool polisher in itself. Were those the wilde made ones with the striking cap?

 

[Tynee]

All you need to do is to actually use the pry bars. get them dirty and scratched up, use a hammer on them. Removing tape residue doesn't necessarily make you a tool polisher in itself. Were those the wilde made ones with the striking cap?

No, cheaper than that. I’ve never been one to use the striking cap anyway.

 

[BK13]

All you need to do is to actually use the pry bars. get them dirty and scratched up, use a hammer on them. Removing tape residue doesn't necessarily make you a tool polisher in itself. Were those the wilde made ones with the striking cap?

Just what I was thinking. Being slightly obsessive doesn’t necessarily make you a tool polisher. Though the heavily drinking thing doesn’t really sound THAT bad...


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[bczygan]

In this crowd.........you're completely normal.

No need for any kind of therapy!

Bill

Update: Just realized...post #17000.

 

[Empty Pockets]

Why would you need a 12 step program if you use your tools.

My wife often complains about my tool purchases but when something needs built, assembled or repaired she doesn't notice the number of tools that were requuired. My tools don;t cost me money, they save me money.

And Yes, I wipe them down before putting them away

 

[wolf_from_wv]

I think there are 36, 72, 90, and maybe 120 step programs, or maybe that's something else...

 

[Tynee]

I think there are 36, 72, 90, and maybe 120 step programs, or maybe that's something else...

 

[BDT/NWMN]

Polishing tools keeps You in the shop; and out of bar fights, traffic jams, in-law clusterships, political cussing matches, and a host of other less favorable places or events.

Polish with Pride.
perhaps a 12 step program to teach proper ways to polish would be more useful

 

[BMack37]

Keeping your tools clean and free from residue and crud is a good thing, they will be usable for longer so you can buy other things you need. They keep your tool box clean, again, less often to replace. The only problem arises if you are afraid of using the tools, they're tools, use them then clean them off and put them in the spot where you can find them.

I get **** from friends about my organization and cleanliness but it takes them 5 mins to find something, it takes me 5 seconds and half the time I don't have to look at what I'm grabbing.

 

[ChrisLS8]

Nothing wrong with scrubbing down well used tools, unused on the other hand......

 

[bobcatdan]

Step one, actually use the tools to work on something. Step 2 now that you are working on stuff, you will be too busy to polish your tools. Step 3, you will need to buy parts for what you are working on, this will eat up your spare cash to buy tools. Step 4, start drinking and in no time you should be able to think of more steps.

 

[Wamsutta]

I wouldn't want adhesive residue on my pry bars either.

That GooGone is good stuff. One of my most favorite chemicals.

 

[texasprd]

If OP was talking about sockets, we'd be discussing the 12 point program...

 

[seber]

Not only do I wipe my dirty tools I also wax any tool that is not plated. I hate rust.

 

[tym]

I think there are 36, 72, 90, and maybe 120 step programs, or maybe that's something else...

 

[jonesg]

Not only do I wipe my dirty tools I also wax any tool that is not plated. I hate rust.

Plenty of enabling going on here.
The 12 steps has a wrench for every nut.

 

[APEowner]

I think you're confused. We're enablers here. If you're looking for help with recovery you need a different forum.