The 5 Stitches Garage.
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I saw this in a thread over on the GG. It's supposedly a real craigslist ad and my worst fear bringing home anymore toolboxes.
I've warned him for the last time: Bring home one more tool and I'm having a yard sale. He brought home the tool that broke the camel's back. He's out of town for a few weeks and I have nothing to do - until now.
I'm selling all his tools: yard tools, power tools, rechargeables, hand tools (screw drivers, drill bits, hammers, anything with a handle) and there are even a couple of pneumatic tools.
I also have some of his clothes, his favorite chair (damn things broken and so is he), table/dinning room set, and hammock. There's a dehumidifier, air filter, power painter (needs cleaning), dishes, kitchenware and too many other things to mention.
For the kitchen, I have a chocolate fountain, waffle maker, omelet maker, electric can opener, toaster, spice grinder, casserole dishes, skillets, glasses, dishes, wine glasses, flatware, and miscellaneous stuff. All his favorite things, mind you.
I'm planning this for May 13th & 14th from 9 am to 1 pm. But since I'm so pissed, you can contact me and get stuff before the sale, prices will be less flexible until the actual garage sale. We'll set up a time for you to come by and scrounge.
Oh and if anyone is in the market for a low-down, lazy, pot-belly, bald-headed, bum, you can have him too. I wont even charge you for him, though he was kinda cute when he was younger and had hair and a MUCH smaller waist line (pig).
And just for the record, I am NOT bitter.
Here's the link
http://lansing.craigslist.org/gms/5572142381.html
I honestly don't know if this is true or not but I don't want to tempt faith. LOL
I've warned him for the last time: Bring home one more tool and I'm having a yard sale. He brought home the tool that broke the camel's back. He's out of town for a few weeks and I have nothing to do - until now.
I'm selling all his tools: yard tools, power tools, rechargeables, hand tools (screw drivers, drill bits, hammers, anything with a handle) and there are even a couple of pneumatic tools.
I also have some of his clothes, his favorite chair (damn things broken and so is he), table/dinning room set, and hammock. There's a dehumidifier, air filter, power painter (needs cleaning), dishes, kitchenware and too many other things to mention.
For the kitchen, I have a chocolate fountain, waffle maker, omelet maker, electric can opener, toaster, spice grinder, casserole dishes, skillets, glasses, dishes, wine glasses, flatware, and miscellaneous stuff. All his favorite things, mind you.
I'm planning this for May 13th & 14th from 9 am to 1 pm. But since I'm so pissed, you can contact me and get stuff before the sale, prices will be less flexible until the actual garage sale. We'll set up a time for you to come by and scrounge.
Oh and if anyone is in the market for a low-down, lazy, pot-belly, bald-headed, bum, you can have him too. I wont even charge you for him, though he was kinda cute when he was younger and had hair and a MUCH smaller waist line (pig).
And just for the record, I am NOT bitter.
Here's the link
http://lansing.craigslist.org/gms/5572142381.html
I honestly don't know if this is true or not but I don't want to tempt faith. LOL
Grumblebum
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Gerard, mate I think you better go start on the kitchen makeover for wifie...
Get your brownie points back up.
Get your brownie points back up.
rmalkow2
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Geez, That sale in Lansing is not far from me. I feel bad for the poor guy. Part of me wants to go to the sale and part of me would feel bad if I bought one of his tools.
dadsEH
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So.... banging his wife is out of the question?
dlcwent
Member Emeritus
Gerard, never mind what keeps popping up and finish the bathroom.
I'd hate to believe that is a real ad. If so, I pity the poor old *******.
I'd hate to believe that is a real ad. If so, I pity the poor old *******.
Lyndon
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Gerard
Take your time. I took 8 weeks to do mine, and "you know who" still loved it......
But we will be expecting pics of you in the bath afterwards......
Lyndon
Bathroom "expert" ("ex" as in was, "spirt" as in drip under pressure.....)
Gerard
Take your time. I took 8 weeks to do mine, and "you know who" still loved it......
But we will be expecting pics of you in the bath afterwards......
Lyndon
Bathroom "expert" ("ex" as in was, "spirt" as in drip under pressure.....)
Doubt getting pics of me in the tub. LOL
My bathroom is strange layout. Picture 3 boxes 1st box it bedroom , 2nd is vanity area with dual sinks and big walk in and 3rd is toilet and big walk in. Painting has been slow going i got bedroom done months ago and left off at wall entering sink area. I got really good first coat on but will have to do second coat on sink area. There a lot of cutting in to do. It's such a small area which think would be easy but work been busy with Mother's Day and by this weekend been working 12 days straight and wife's been putting in 12 hour days also. She's up at 0430 to been at work at 0600 by time she gets home and eat dinner she's off to bed by 800 830. It's hard to work in bedroom/ vanity area with lights on cause she's sleeping. Just need few hours and to be in my painting mood to get it done. It just hasn't been happening.
Off the painting topic really nothing has been going on in the garage either. I've just been trying to keep it cleaned up during daily activities. When went on vacation I did pick up more nut/ bolt totes with total of 7 new ones.
This should get me enough to sort everything out better then I had it. Now just got to do it.
After having the Wall of Craftsman set up I've started to move some things around. I can't say that's been fun and really havnt got far at all. Having all the drawers about the same size except the bulk area and one deep drawer has made it a challenge to group things in categories within one tool box. I also have 2 6D chest, lateral file, my big mobile table and welder to find final use. A lot pros and cons to use. Trying to match function and ease of use along with keeping walk ways open and 2 cars in garage is a challenge. I just come out here and stare at things waiting for light bulb to go off in head. LOL.
I did get new tool courtesy of my father-in-law.
It's basically I Rotary cutter like a Roto zip just in a Craftsman version. I never really had much success when my roto zip was working. I've seen people cut drywall with it and other things and they were great at it but for myself didnt work too great. Maybe this time I will do better but one tool that I'm really happy it does have is a router attachment.
I can look around my shop and a router is about the only tool I did not have. I don't do wood working ( at least fine wood working) so never thought I needed one plus father has 2 at his house I could use. I small round over bit or flush cutting bit I can see myself using.
Oh well 2 ideas popped in head but the caused bigger issue and deleted one project I'm excited to built. You guys have good night and I'm gonna stare at walls again.
This should get me enough to sort everything out better then I had it. Now just got to do it.
After having the Wall of Craftsman set up I've started to move some things around. I can't say that's been fun and really havnt got far at all. Having all the drawers about the same size except the bulk area and one deep drawer has made it a challenge to group things in categories within one tool box. I also have 2 6D chest, lateral file, my big mobile table and welder to find final use. A lot pros and cons to use. Trying to match function and ease of use along with keeping walk ways open and 2 cars in garage is a challenge. I just come out here and stare at things waiting for light bulb to go off in head. LOL.
I did get new tool courtesy of my father-in-law.
It's basically I Rotary cutter like a Roto zip just in a Craftsman version. I never really had much success when my roto zip was working. I've seen people cut drywall with it and other things and they were great at it but for myself didnt work too great. Maybe this time I will do better but one tool that I'm really happy it does have is a router attachment.
I can look around my shop and a router is about the only tool I did not have. I don't do wood working ( at least fine wood working) so never thought I needed one plus father has 2 at his house I could use. I small round over bit or flush cutting bit I can see myself using.
Oh well 2 ideas popped in head but the caused bigger issue and deleted one project I'm excited to built. You guys have good night and I'm gonna stare at walls again.
Craptain
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Staring at walls or anything really in the shop is one of my favorite though often unproductive pastimes. Sometimes it works though.
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Grumblebum
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I like those yellow totes. Have you got a label maker ? That will make them look real tidy.
Remember to have a cold one when staring at walls, I might do a bit of that shortly too.
Cheers GB
Remember to have a cold one when staring at walls, I might do a bit of that shortly too.
Cheers GB
dlcwent
Member Emeritus
I usually do a lot more staring at the walls after I've had a few cold ones.
I'll say that although I do have a router, I don't use it very often. But it is nice to have when no other tool will do the job. Maybe if I used it more, I'd find out how handy it actually is.
I'll say that although I do have a router, I don't use it very often. But it is nice to have when no other tool will do the job. Maybe if I used it more, I'd find out how handy it actually is.
cbacres
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I like those yellow totes. Have you got a label maker ? That will make them look real tidy.
Remember to have a cold one when staring at walls, I might do a bit of that shortly too.
Cheers GB
I usually do a lot more staring at the walls after I've had a few cold ones.
I'll say that although I do have a router, I don't use it very often. But it is nice to have when no other tool will do the job. Maybe if I used it more, I'd find out how handy it actually is.
Holy cow! I'm normal, know how many hours I've spent with a beer just staring into the shop? Every once in a while I'll get up to measure something.
I think some kind of a unknown force has directed us here.
I usually do a lot more staring at the walls after I've had a few cold ones.
I'll say that although I do have a router, I don't use it very often. But it is nice to have when no other tool will do the job. Maybe if I used it more, I'd find out how handy it actually is.
I really think it can be handy especially since it's not a reg router. I think I can make good use of it. I have a beer and think about it. [emoji482]
Holy cow! I'm normal, know how many hours I've spent with a beer just staring into the shop? Every once in a while I'll get up to measure something.
I think some kind of a unknown force has directed us here.
Get up and measure something.... LOL. That's funny! I get up measure l, move a item, grab beer, and move chair it front of change and stare at it. [emoji482][emoji482][emoji482][emoji482] nap in chair. Wake up and go inside to couch. LOL
rmalkow2
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And here I thought I was the only one who did this and felt bad about being unproductive.
I don't know whether to feel relieved that I'm not alone in the world or, scared that there's lots of us out there.
And here I thought I was the only one who did this and felt bad about being unproductive.
I don't know whether to feel relieved that I'm not alone in the world or, scared that there's lots of us out there.
Well, I would guess relieved cause we all do it. Now problem is we aren't all in my garage hanging out drinking beer all getting nothing done. LOL
I really like the tilting base on that RotoZip (or whatever brand it is).
The wall of hardware totes is looking good. I agree on getting label maker. beside those totes, you will find 100's of uses for it. Mine is a Brother brand and it works really well. Lots of tape color choices too.
Have fun in there!
The wall of hardware totes is looking good. I agree on getting label maker. beside those totes, you will find 100's of uses for it. Mine is a Brother brand and it works really well. Lots of tape color choices too.
Have fun in there!
Hey man how do you been? I'm glad to see you stopped in. I was going to start looking for your face on a milk carton. LOL. That tool is branded a Craftsman. It has a tilting bays and that base is also a plunge base. I'm thinking it's going to come in handy for something down the road. I have to look into a label maker I know the prices have come down and wait for them. I know my system as flaws especially when my father comes over and has to go through everything to find something. Once again thanks for stopping in.
shortykorte
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shortykorte
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I usually do a lot more staring at the walls after I've had a few cold ones.
I'll say that although I do have a router, I don't use it very often. But it is nice to have when no other tool will do the job. Maybe if I used it more, I'd find out how handy it actually is.
There is a lot you can do with a router. Like you, I need to learn and remember what those are.
shortykorte
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Grumblebum
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I think shorty just found the replacement tote wall
cbacres
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I can't buy that.... None of the bottom drawers or handles line up.
My OCD states all drawers must line up.
See OCD back in check.
Shorty, what were you thinking, should of sent him the link to the n Lista order page, where he can order the OCD handles line up series.
Small garage problems and me messing with perfection.
I've been thinking about how to fit 2 6D chests into the Wall of Craftsman. If there was no way of doing it another project I would use the chest in at later date.
So if I do the layout which makes my OCD happy that would include removing the DP from the bench. I don't use the DAMN thing to much and always seems to be in the F@CKING way. So I removed the DP, lowered the shelf and made a half hearted attempt at what it could look like.
Note: don't look at the 10D being off. I'm only trying the idea out and if works than I'll adjust 10D up. Ok idea isn't bad but I'm tore between this and other way it was. Other idea is to do this.
This is how much farther the boxes stick out over others.
This idea works ok I guess but not making me happy. So if do plan A of new where the F@CK do I do with the DP. My only place to put it would be here.
I got issues over there already with dealing with the lateral file and welding cart. Oh and to bring that up I'm trying out a new table I got today.
It's a real nice AV cart. Was thinking of using this as a better welding table idea or at else maybe a small work table since it matches my BIG mobile table.
Getting back to Craftsman wall. I thought of doing a stack again.
Big issue is I can only do that if I stack a 3D bottom, 6D chest and 10D chest. I can't do it if I use the 5D bottom. So ok can I move the shelves up????? Measure Measure MEASURE. NOPE!!!! F@CK F@CK F@CK.
Moving everything back in the morning. I guess if I never try I wouldn't accomplish anything but just having another small garage blues days. I should have drank more and stared at the walls. That was going so much better LOL
I've been thinking about how to fit 2 6D chests into the Wall of Craftsman. If there was no way of doing it another project I would use the chest in at later date.
So if I do the layout which makes my OCD happy that would include removing the DP from the bench. I don't use the DAMN thing to much and always seems to be in the F@CKING way. So I removed the DP, lowered the shelf and made a half hearted attempt at what it could look like.
Note: don't look at the 10D being off. I'm only trying the idea out and if works than I'll adjust 10D up. Ok idea isn't bad but I'm tore between this and other way it was. Other idea is to do this.
This is how much farther the boxes stick out over others.
This idea works ok I guess but not making me happy. So if do plan A of new where the F@CK do I do with the DP. My only place to put it would be here.
I got issues over there already with dealing with the lateral file and welding cart. Oh and to bring that up I'm trying out a new table I got today.
It's a real nice AV cart. Was thinking of using this as a better welding table idea or at else maybe a small work table since it matches my BIG mobile table.
Getting back to Craftsman wall. I thought of doing a stack again.
Big issue is I can only do that if I stack a 3D bottom, 6D chest and 10D chest. I can't do it if I use the 5D bottom. So ok can I move the shelves up????? Measure Measure MEASURE. NOPE!!!! F@CK F@CK F@CK.
Moving everything back in the morning. I guess if I never try I wouldn't accomplish anything but just having another small garage blues days. I should have drank more and stared at the walls. That was going so much better LOL
cbacres
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How in the world will you sleep tonight knowing all is not perfect with those boxes and that you need to put back in place tomorrow.
Going to be a long night.
Going to be a long night.
Craptain
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How in the world will you sleep tonight knowing all is not perfect with those boxes and that you need to put back in place tomorrow.
Going to be a long night.
No sleep for Taumac. He's busy painting the bathroom..
... If one sits if front of ones project disenchanted and lost in direction one must offer sacrifice to the tool gods and garage masters before them to be shown the light and words of guidance so they can continue ones the path to Garage Journal greatest once again...
A light came down before me and the word was spoken...
The word was " Hey, JACKASS the answer was right in front of you and next time you offer a sacrifice to us make sure it's Craftsman. We don't accept HF up here. LOL!
A light came down before me and the word was spoken...
The word was " Hey, JACKASS the answer was right in front of you and next time you offer a sacrifice to us make sure it's Craftsman. We don't accept HF up here. LOL!
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Grumblebum
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Gerard, do you need room to open the top lids on them ?
If you move the 10d up to match the 6d then you are going to have to different gap levels under each which might look funny.
Is the lateral cabinet strong enough to take the DP and vise on top (maybe add a sheet of ply or something on top) as it does not look like you will have much bench space there now.
If you cut (leaving the centre section) or lose the shelf completely and hang the 6d's the same way as you did the 10d's then they would be the same and you would have probably just enough gap under them still for the chargers. (Then room for another 6d in the middle to complete the look).
Then on the tote wall could you sacrifice a few totes and cut a shelf section out to recess the lateral cabinet into that wall with the DP and vise on it. At least they become portable to move around the garage then too.
That just leaves the welding cart to find a home.
Ok that's my 2 beers worth of thought
Cheers GB.
Oh and I scored something today you will be proud of, I'll go get a pic shortly and update this post.
edit: ...so not made in USA, but as close to craftsman as I'm likely to get.
If you move the 10d up to match the 6d then you are going to have to different gap levels under each which might look funny.
Is the lateral cabinet strong enough to take the DP and vise on top (maybe add a sheet of ply or something on top) as it does not look like you will have much bench space there now.
If you cut (leaving the centre section) or lose the shelf completely and hang the 6d's the same way as you did the 10d's then they would be the same and you would have probably just enough gap under them still for the chargers. (Then room for another 6d in the middle to complete the look).
Then on the tote wall could you sacrifice a few totes and cut a shelf section out to recess the lateral cabinet into that wall with the DP and vise on it. At least they become portable to move around the garage then too.
That just leaves the welding cart to find a home.
Ok that's my 2 beers worth of thought
Cheers GB.
Oh and I scored something today you will be proud of, I'll go get a pic shortly and update this post.
edit: ...so not made in USA, but as close to craftsman as I'm likely to get.
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shortykorte
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Shorty, what were you thinking, should of sent him the link to the n Lista order page, where he can order the OCD handles line up series.
Fabulous. I forgot about that series.
shortykorte
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I can't buy that.... None of the bottom drawers or handles line up.
My OCD states all drawers must line up.
See OCD back in check.
In all seriousness, I use to be "I'm stuck with what I have". Then I came to GJ and learned people will alter anything if it makes it work better or look better. I think it's time to break out the drill and make all the handles line up.
While the handles are off, paint those boxes!!!!
