I got new toys!!!

[Rorey]

I think I've got a shopping problem.

I ordered a drill-driver, circular saw and reciprocating saw, all cordless. I can hardly wait to play with them. They were a deal of the day package deal.

My son had given me a very nice drill a couple of years ago, and I quickly realized that only having one is a real pain in the butt because of the bit-changing thing. It's a Milwaukee, and it would have been nice to have the same brand because of the charger situation, but I just couldn't justify the price.

[Sanity Claws]

1. If you run out of things to fix or create,

Let me know. I'm sure I can find some things for you.

[Rorey]

2. LOL, I'm not very skilled

Last year I bought a corded circular saw and it sat unused *forever* until my daughter taught me how easy it was to use. Together we built a raccoon-proof cat feeder for her ferals, and then we built a nice big elevated house for them. They're both still standing, so I guess we did ok.

Prior to that, I did most of my cutting with a jigsaw. I put plank flooring in a rental using that, and I'm sure I could have had much better cuts with a circular saw. But of course the cuts are all hidden under trim, so it doesn't matter all that much.

I've been enjoying doing all of the things my jerk ex-husband wouldn't do while we were married. (He voted for trump, which really says it all. )

[badhair77]

3. It sounds as if you're going to plan

lots of useful projects with your new toys. Good for you! Sounds like fun.

[Rorey]

4. Thank you! I'm very good at planning

But sometimes I'm not all that great at implementing those plans.

[Lochloosa]

5. I've been using Ryobi for over 20 years.

I originally bought them because I couldn't afford Dewalt or Milwaukee. Never looked back. They have stood the test of time and my wood working shop.

[Rorey]

6. That's what these are

Ryobi.

My ex-husband had a lot of Dewalt, and I really didn't even want to see anything anymore with that name on it. But I saw a great buy on a Dewalt weed eater last year, and I like it a lot. The only problem is that it's kind of heavy so I have to take breaks when I'm going around the back yard. It's nice, though, not to have to drag cords around.

[Rorey]

7. What do you make in your woodworking shop?

I would so love to make some small furniture pieces. Maybe I'll try some small tables one of these days.

[Lochloosa]

8. My shop is small...so I stick with small boxes mainly.

I was given a lot of cherry, oak, black walnut etc. small boards a few years ago, so I'm using that to learn with.

You would be amazed at the different boxes you can make, and it helps with learning skills.

I didn't make this, but this is just an example of ones I've made similar to it.

[applegrove]

10. So pretty.

[Rorey]

11. I'm sure it's very rewarding

Lots of times I see things that I'd like to have, except that it's made with crappy "fake" wood. There's nothing like the real thing.

[applegrove]

9. My brother works in a woodshop. They have lots of different kinds of wood. They

sell to woodworkers. They are busier than ever during the pandemic.

[Rorey]

12. Creating is very therapeutic

I'm getting tired of making masks. It's time to get into another hobby.

[applegrove]

13. Have you changed how you make masks? I bought some that said they were

N95 but they don't seal under the chin so they are useless. I have to sew some for another brother's birthday.

[Rorey]

14. This kind of pattern

[link:|https://www.dreamstime.com/diy-face-mask-pattern-making-your-own-hands-vector-make-sewing-machine-image180534973

But I cut them a little bit longer because I like them to go down farther on my chin too. I order adhesive nose strips and I get the ear loops with the little buckle things so they're adjustable. I make them three layers thick, and I make a few adjustments depending on who they're for.

https://imgur.com/a/KUYDd5Y

Sorry, I'm trying to post the actual photo, but I always have to re-learn when I post pics.

[applegrove]

15. I'm glad i have not started to make them. I will buy surgical masks and send them to him.

Thanks for your info.