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John Anderson
 
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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!
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"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!

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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!


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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Majour suckage happening

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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


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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

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so that I could hear heavy breathing again. || Programmed Websites
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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!
)




Larry Jaques wrote:
SNIP

Congrats on a nice gloat, John. Now, what -color- are you going to
paint them?

NOMEX=ON

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so that I could hear heavy breathing again. || Programmed Websites

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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!"
)
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Todd Fatheree wrote:
"John Anderson" wrote in message
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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...
)
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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!


I feel your pain. You have to change a cord??? My goodness, the pain!!

btw


Y O U S U C K !!!!


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"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
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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

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Tim Douglass

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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.


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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?!

)
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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



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"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.




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Strictly some fine congrats John, that's awesome!

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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!


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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

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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?!

)

simple... paint first so that you can color coordinate the cord..


mac

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"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?!

)

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.


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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...
)


Can I come visit after you get them all setup?

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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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