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Finally found one!
I received a call from a friend of mine who was settling his
father-in-law's estate. It seemed that there were some tools in his garage and my friend had no clue (a) what the were, and (b) what the value would be. It turns out that his father-in-law had a couple of pretty decent tools. 1 - Rockwell Unisaw with original fence and miter gauge, 1 - Rockwell 16" variable speed drill press, 1 - Delta 6" jointer (open-base) He asked how much each was worth - given that this was a friend, I had to bite my tongue and tell him what I really thought they were worth - not what I would like to buy them for! grin I did tell him that if he decided to sell, I would like to have a shot at them. Two months later, he is selling the house and needs the basement cleaned out. He told me that I could have them at $100 each! I think that I might have broken a speed limit or two getting up there to load up! I am most excited about finally getting a unisaw (needs some TLC and a new cord) which I have been wanting for years. Good things do come to those who wait! |
"John Anderson" wrote in message
magnficent mangum gloat snipped I am most excited about finally getting a unisaw (needs some TLC and a new cord) which I have been wanting for years. Good things do come to those who wait! You definitely suck, bubba! -- www.e-woodshop.net Last update: 5/14/05 |
John Anderson wrote: I received a call from a friend of mine who was settling his father-in-law's estate. It seemed that there were some tools in his garage and my friend had no clue (a) what the were, and (b) what the value would be. It turns out that his father-in-law had a couple of pretty decent tools. 1 - Rockwell Unisaw with original fence and miter gauge, 1 - Rockwell 16" variable speed drill press, 1 - Delta 6" jointer (open-base) He asked how much each was worth - given that this was a friend, I had to bite my tongue and tell him what I really thought they were worth - not what I would like to buy them for! grin I did tell him that if he decided to sell, I would like to have a shot at them. Two months later, he is selling the house and needs the basement cleaned out. He told me that I could have them at $100 each! I think that I might have broken a speed limit or two getting up there to load up! I am most excited about finally getting a unisaw (needs some TLC and a new cord) which I have been wanting for years. Good things do come to those who wait! That may not be as good as it gets, but it's so close it doesn't matter. Use 'em in good health. |
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John Anderson wrote: I received a call from a friend of mine who was settling his father-in-law's estate. It seemed that there were some tools in his garage and my friend had no clue (a) what the were, and (b) what the value would be. It turns out that his father-in-law had a couple of pretty decent tools. 1 - Rockwell Unisaw with original fence and miter gauge, 1 - Rockwell 16" variable speed drill press, 1 - Delta 6" jointer (open-base) He asked how much each was worth - given that this was a friend, I had to bite my tongue and tell him what I really thought they were worth - not what I would like to buy them for! grin I did tell him that if he decided to sell, I would like to have a shot at them. Two months later, he is selling the house and needs the basement cleaned out. He told me that I could have them at $100 each! I think that I might have broken a speed limit or two getting up there to load up! I am most excited about finally getting a unisaw (needs some TLC and a new cord) which I have been wanting for years. Good things do come to those who wait! Sounds like your honesty was nicely rewarded. It's good to hear a story like this. Regards, PDX David |
On Tue, 24 May 2005 19:45:27 -0400, the inscrutable John Anderson
spake: I received a call from a friend of mine who was settling his father-in-law's estate. It seemed that there were some tools in his garage and my friend had no clue (a) what the were, and (b) what the value would be. It turns out that his father-in-law had a couple of pretty decent tools. 1 - Rockwell Unisaw with original fence and miter gauge, 1 - Rockwell 16" variable speed drill press, 1 - Delta 6" jointer (open-base) He asked how much each was worth - given that this was a friend, I had to bite my tongue and tell him what I really thought they were worth - not what I would like to buy them for! grin I did tell him that if he decided to sell, I would like to have a shot at them. Two months later, he is selling the house and needs the basement cleaned out. He told me that I could have them at $100 each! I think that I might have broken a speed limit or two getting up there to load up! I am most excited about finally getting a unisaw (needs some TLC and a new cord) which I have been wanting for years. Good things do come to those who wait! Congrats on a nice gloat, John. Now, what -color- are you going to paint them? NOMEX=ON - The only reason I would take up exercising is || http://diversify.com so that I could hear heavy breathing again. || Programmed Websites |
Hmmm. I haven't given much thought to that yet.
I am partial to light-colored tools (although I do have my fair share of Porter Cable gray in the shop grin). I have thought of going really bold and painting ...GASP... White! :o) Larry Jaques wrote: SNIP Congrats on a nice gloat, John. Now, what -color- are you going to paint them? NOMEX=ON - The only reason I would take up exercising is || http://diversify.com so that I could hear heavy breathing again. || Programmed Websites |
Swingman wrote:
"John Anderson" wrote in message magnficent mangum gloat snipped I am most excited about finally getting a unisaw (needs some TLC and a new cord) which I have been wanting for years. Good things do come to those who wait! You definitely suck, bubba! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have been waiting years to hear those sweet words - "you suck!" :o) |
Todd Fatheree wrote:
"John Anderson" wrote in message ... I received a call from a friend of mine who was settling his father-in-law's estate. It seemed that there were some tools in his garage and my friend had no clue (a) what the were, and (b) what the value would be. It turns out that his father-in-law had a couple of pretty decent tools. 1 - Rockwell Unisaw with original fence and miter gauge, 1 - Rockwell 16" variable speed drill press, 1 - Delta 6" jointer (open-base) He asked how much each was worth - given that this was a friend, I had to bite my tongue and tell him what I really thought they were worth - not what I would like to buy them for! grin I did tell him that if he decided to sell, I would like to have a shot at them. Two months later, he is selling the house and needs the basement cleaned out. He told me that I could have them at $100 each! I think that I might have broken a speed limit or two getting up there to load up! I am most excited about finally getting a unisaw (needs some TLC and a new cord) which I have been wanting for years. Good things do come to those who wait! Must be what caused the low pressure system around Georgia today? todd Big-time vacuum happening up around Woodstock... :o) |
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John Anderson wrote: I received a call from a friend of mine who was settling his father-in-law's estate. It seemed that there were some tools in his garage and my friend had no clue (a) what the were, and (b) what the value would be. It turns out that his father-in-law had a couple of pretty decent tools. 1 - Rockwell Unisaw with original fence and miter gauge, 1 - Rockwell 16" variable speed drill press, 1 - Delta 6" jointer (open-base) He asked how much each was worth - given that this was a friend, I had to bite my tongue and tell him what I really thought they were worth - not what I would like to buy them for! grin I did tell him that if he decided to sell, I would like to have a shot at them. Two months later, he is selling the house and needs the basement cleaned out. He told me that I could have them at $100 each! I think that I might have broken a speed limit or two getting up there to load up! I am most excited about finally getting a unisaw (needs some TLC and a new cord) which I have been wanting for years. Good things do come to those who wait! I feel your pain. You have to change a cord??? My goodness, the pain!! btw Y O U S U C K !!!! |
"John Anderson" wrote in message
... I received a call from a friend of mine who was settling his father-in-law's estate. It seemed that there were some tools in his garage and my friend had no clue (a) what the were, and (b) what the value would be. It turns out that his father-in-law had a couple of pretty decent tools. 1 - Rockwell Unisaw with original fence and miter gauge, 1 - Rockwell 16" variable speed drill press, 1 - Delta 6" jointer (open-base) He asked how much each was worth - given that this was a friend, I had to bite my tongue and tell him what I really thought they were worth - not what I would like to buy them for! grin I did tell him that if he decided to sell, I would like to have a shot at them. Two months later, he is selling the house and needs the basement cleaned out. He told me that I could have them at $100 each! I think that I might have broken a speed limit or two getting up there to load up! I am most excited about finally getting a unisaw (needs some TLC and a new cord) which I have been wanting for years. Good things do come to those who wait! Must be what caused the low pressure system around Georgia today? todd |
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Charlie Self wrote:
John Anderson wrote: I received a call from a friend of mine who was settling his father-in-law's estate. It seemed that there were some tools in his garage and my friend had no clue (a) what the were, and (b) what the value would be. It turns out that his father-in-law had a couple of pretty decent tools. 1 - Rockwell Unisaw with original fence and miter gauge, 1 - Rockwell 16" variable speed drill press, 1 - Delta 6" jointer (open-base) He asked how much each was worth - given that this was a friend, I had to bite my tongue and tell him what I really thought they were worth - not what I would like to buy them for! grin I did tell him that if he decided to sell, I would like to have a shot at them. Two months later, he is selling the house and needs the basement cleaned out. He told me that I could have them at $100 each! I think that I might have broken a speed limit or two getting up there to load up! I am most excited about finally getting a unisaw (needs some TLC and a new cord) which I have been wanting for years. Good things do come to those who wait! That may not be as good as it gets, but it's so close it doesn't matter. Use 'em in good health. Thanks Charlie - I plan on it - just as soon as I get it cleaned up |
On Tue, 24 May 2005 19:45:27 -0400, John Anderson
wrote: I received a call from a friend of mine who was settling his father-in-law's estate. It seemed that there were some tools in his garage and my friend had no clue (a) what the were, and (b) what the value would be. It turns out that his father-in-law had a couple of pretty decent tools. 1 - Rockwell Unisaw with original fence and miter gauge, 1 - Rockwell 16" variable speed drill press, 1 - Delta 6" jointer (open-base) He asked how much each was worth - given that this was a friend, I had to bite my tongue and tell him what I really thought they were worth - not what I would like to buy them for! grin I did tell him that if he decided to sell, I would like to have a shot at them. Two months later, he is selling the house and needs the basement cleaned out. He told me that I could have them at $100 each! I think that I might have broken a speed limit or two getting up there to load up! I am most excited about finally getting a unisaw (needs some TLC and a new cord) which I have been wanting for years. Good things do come to those who wait! All I can say is that you suck the suckiest suck that ever was sucked! sigh -- "We need to make a sacrifice to the gods, find me a young virgin... oh, and bring something to kill" Tim Douglass http://www.DouglassClan.com |
Jane & David wrote:
In article , John Anderson wrote: I received a call from a friend of mine who was settling his father-in-law's estate. It seemed that there were some tools in his garage and my friend had no clue (a) what the were, and (b) what the value would be. It turns out that his father-in-law had a couple of pretty decent tools. 1 - Rockwell Unisaw with original fence and miter gauge, 1 - Rockwell 16" variable speed drill press, 1 - Delta 6" jointer (open-base) He asked how much each was worth - given that this was a friend, I had to bite my tongue and tell him what I really thought they were worth - not what I would like to buy them for! grin I did tell him that if he decided to sell, I would like to have a shot at them. Two months later, he is selling the house and needs the basement cleaned out. He told me that I could have them at $100 each! I think that I might have broken a speed limit or two getting up there to load up! I am most excited about finally getting a unisaw (needs some TLC and a new cord) which I have been wanting for years. Good things do come to those who wait! Sounds like your honesty was nicely rewarded. It's good to hear a story like this. Regards, PDX David Thanks David - I figure that the Golden Rule still applies around here. |
Robatoy wrote:
SNIP I feel your pain. You have to change a cord??? My goodness, the pain!! btw Y O U S U C K !!!! I know! I have to actually do some wiring! What will I do?! :o) |
Patriarch wrote:
John Anderson wrote in news:LPmdnU2ZFo4BIg7fRVn- : snip I am most excited about finally getting a unisaw (needs some TLC and a new cord) which I have been wanting for years. Good things do come to those who wait! Aren't friends great?! BTW, when I bought a _new_ Unisaw, I still needed to make a new cord, strip the cosmolins, and align everything until it was right. Not that I'm complaining, mind you. That's just what you do when a cabinet saw moves into your show, new or used. Now make them something really nice. Patriarch ps: Did you ask him about the shed full of 12/4 walnut drying in the back? ;-) Shhh! You weren't supposed to notice that! Actually, the only wood that he had was a piece of 2/4 x 10" x 96" cherry - which I did ask for and receive. The rest of the wood was PT for decking. |
If you were a dinosaur you'd be a suckasaurus.
Great deal good job! Dan "Jane & David" wrote in message ... In article , John Anderson wrote: I received a call from a friend of mine who was settling his father-in-law's estate. It seemed that there were some tools in his garage and my friend had no clue (a) what the were, and (b) what the value would be. It turns out that his father-in-law had a couple of pretty decent tools. 1 - Rockwell Unisaw with original fence and miter gauge, 1 - Rockwell 16" variable speed drill press, 1 - Delta 6" jointer (open-base) He asked how much each was worth - given that this was a friend, I had to bite my tongue and tell him what I really thought they were worth - not what I would like to buy them for! grin I did tell him that if he decided to sell, I would like to have a shot at them. Two months later, he is selling the house and needs the basement cleaned out. He told me that I could have them at $100 each! I think that I might have broken a speed limit or two getting up there to load up! I am most excited about finally getting a unisaw (needs some TLC and a new cord) which I have been wanting for years. Good things do come to those who wait! Sounds like your honesty was nicely rewarded. It's good to hear a story like this. Regards, PDX David |
"John Anderson" wrote Robatoy wrote: SNIP I feel your pain. You have to change a cord??? My goodness, the pain!! Y O U S U C K !!!! I know! I have to actually do some wiring! What will I do?! And another wreck thread deterioates into a discussion about wiring and electrical work. And, John, you suck so much, you are an aircraft hazard. |
Strictly some fine congrats John, that's awesome! -- Alex - newbie_neander in woodworking cravdraa_at-yahoo_dot-com not my site: http://www.e-sword.net/ |
If you have never done a rebuild, check with the boys
over at http://www.owwm.com ... There are many folks over there that have done some beautiful restores and have wealth of restoration knowledge that can't be found anywhere else. This is example of the mythical $100 Unisaw.. if you wait long enough... great find--get them, fix them, treasure them. Here is another great resource for Unisaw rebuilds: http://www.sawcenter.com/index.html John Anderson wrote: Two months later, he is selling the house and needs the basement cleaned out. He told me that I could have them at $100 each! I think that I might have broken a speed limit or two getting up there to load up! |
On Tue, 24 May 2005 23:04:33 -0400, John Anderson
wrote: Jane & David wrote: In article , John Anderson wrote: I received a call from a friend of mine who was settling his father-in-law's estate. It seemed that there were some tools in his garage and my friend had no clue (a) what the were, and (b) what the value would be. It turns out that his father-in-law had a couple of pretty decent tools. 1 - Rockwell Unisaw with original fence and miter gauge, 1 - Rockwell 16" variable speed drill press, 1 - Delta 6" jointer (open-base) He asked how much each was worth - given that this was a friend, I had to bite my tongue and tell him what I really thought they were worth - not what I would like to buy them for! grin I did tell him that if he decided to sell, I would like to have a shot at them. Two months later, he is selling the house and needs the basement cleaned out. He told me that I could have them at $100 each! I think that I might have broken a speed limit or two getting up there to load up! I am most excited about finally getting a unisaw (needs some TLC and a new cord) which I have been wanting for years. Good things do come to those who wait! Sounds like your honesty was nicely rewarded. It's good to hear a story like this. Regards, PDX David Thanks David - I figure that the Golden Rule still applies around here. John.. golden rule... I have a strong belief in karma, which to me is about the same thing... you get back what you put in... If you DID throw him a lowball price at first, the odds are that it still would have been higher than the offer he made to you, and this way you get to SUCK BIG TIME and feel good about treating a friend like a friend.... YMMV mac Please remove splinters before emailing |
On Tue, 24 May 2005 23:05:42 -0400, John Anderson
wrote: Robatoy wrote: SNIP I feel your pain. You have to change a cord??? My goodness, the pain!! btw Y O U S U C K !!!! I know! I have to actually do some wiring! What will I do?! :o) simple... paint first so that you can color coordinate the cord.. mac Please remove splinters before emailing |
"John Anderson" wrote in message ... I received a call from a friend of mine who was settling his father-in-law's estate. It seemed that there were some tools in his garage and my friend had no clue (a) what the were, and (b) what the value would be. It turns out that his father-in-law had a couple of pretty decent tools. 1 - Rockwell Unisaw with original fence and miter gauge, 1 - Rockwell 16" variable speed drill press, 1 - Delta 6" jointer (open-base) He asked how much each was worth - given that this was a friend, I had to bite my tongue and tell him what I really thought they were worth - not what I would like to buy them for! grin I did tell him that if he decided to sell, I would like to have a shot at them. Two months later, he is selling the house and needs the basement cleaned out. He told me that I could have them at $100 each! I think that I might have broken a speed limit or two getting up there to load up! I am most excited about finally getting a unisaw (needs some TLC and a new cord) which I have been wanting for years. Good things do come to those who wait! you SUCKETH *BIG* time! Vic |
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mac davis wrote: On Tue, 24 May 2005 23:05:42 -0400, John Anderson wrote: Robatoy wrote: SNIP I feel your pain. You have to change a cord??? My goodness, the pain!! btw Y O U S U C K !!!! I know! I have to actually do some wiring! What will I do?! :o) simple... paint first so that you can color coordinate the cord.. OR... buy the cord then use it to have the decorator harmonize the paint choice. decisions, decisions. |
John Anderson wrote:
Todd Fatheree wrote: "John Anderson" wrote in message ... I received a call from a friend of mine who was settling his father-in-law's estate. It seemed that there were some tools in his garage and my friend had no clue (a) what the were, and (b) what the value would be. It turns out that his father-in-law had a couple of pretty decent tools. 1 - Rockwell Unisaw with original fence and miter gauge, 1 - Rockwell 16" variable speed drill press, 1 - Delta 6" jointer (open-base) He asked how much each was worth - given that this was a friend, I had to bite my tongue and tell him what I really thought they were worth - not what I would like to buy them for! grin I did tell him that if he decided to sell, I would like to have a shot at them. Two months later, he is selling the house and needs the basement cleaned out. He told me that I could have them at $100 each! I think that I might have broken a speed limit or two getting up there to load up! I am most excited about finally getting a unisaw (needs some TLC and a new cord) which I have been wanting for years. Good things do come to those who wait! Must be what caused the low pressure system around Georgia today? todd Big-time vacuum happening up around Woodstock... :o) Can I come visit after you get them all setup? :) -- Odinn RCOS #7 "The more I study religions the more I am convinced that man never worshipped anything but himself." -- Sir Richard Francis Burton Reeky's unofficial homepage ... http://www.reeky.org '03 FLHTI ........... http://www.sloanclan.org/gallery/ElectraGlide '97 VN1500D ......... http://www.sloanclan.org/gallery/VulcanClassic Atlanta Biker Net ... http://www.atlantabiker.net Vulcan Riders Assoc . http://www.vulcanriders.org rot13 to reply |
Pat Barber wrote:
If you have never done a rebuild, check with the boys over at http://www.owwm.com ... There are many folks over there that have done some beautiful restores and have wealth of restoration knowledge that can't be found anywhere else. This is example of the mythical $100 Unisaw.. if you wait long enough... great find--get them, fix them, treasure them. Here is another great resource for Unisaw rebuilds: http://www.sawcenter.com/index.html Awesome links - thanks Pat! |
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