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Three days to go and I need only buy one more present for 1 person---My Wife!
One question, will she like the Black & Decker Skill Saw, or a Years Subscription to Popular Mechanics???:hmmm
What to do?
What to do?
Carpenter
12-22-2007, 11:34 AM
Three days to go and I need only buy one more present for 1 person---My Wife!
One question, will she like the Black & Decker Skill Saw, or a Years Subscription to Popular Mechanics???:hmmm
What to do?
What to do?
Dude, here is advice you and, in my opinion, ALL men here should do. GO to Home Depot or Lowes and buy her the tiny (Skill or Bosch, Bosch being the better one because it has a Li-ion battery) 7.2-9.2 cordless screwdriver. Leave the black and decker junk, alone.
This will do several things. It will empower her to do little jobs, it will communicate that you trust her to do little jobs, she will like having the power in her hand....and last but not least, you will have a cool little toy if she simply doesn't use it.
Trust me, this is the best advice you will receive regarding gifts.
Dude, here is advice you and, in my opinion, ALL men here should do. GO to Home Depot or Lowes and buy her the tiny (Skill or Bosch, Bosch being the better one because it has a Li-ion battery) 7.2-9.2 cordless screwdriver. Leave the black and decker junk, alone.
This will do several things. It will empower her to do little jobs, it will communicate that you trust her to do little jobs, she will like having the power in her hand....and last but not least, you will have a cool little toy if she simply doesn't use it.
Trust me, this is the best advice you will receive regarding gifts.
Ah, the voice of wisdom here!:santathumb
Carpenter
12-22-2007, 11:41 AM
Ah, the voice of wisdom here!:santathumb
Yes, yes, and yes. She will love it especially if she can check off some things on that honey-doo list.
Empowering a woman to do what are otherwise men's jobs (work with me here :D) does wonderful things for the feminine initiative in other areas my friend, trust me. :D
Elizabeth
12-22-2007, 11:46 AM
You are kidding right? A screw driver for Christmas?
Ok boys, good luck with dat!:D
Carpenter
12-22-2007, 11:47 AM
You are kidding right? A screw driver for Christmas?
Ok boys, good luck with dat!:D
That is the beauty of it Jeannie, of course, you have to include the slippers, comfy socks, perfume, but the little cute cordless screwdriver is a HIT.
I obviously need to have a conversation with Keith.
:santathumb
StillStanding
12-22-2007, 11:47 AM
You are kidding right? A screw driver for Christmas?
Ok boys, good luck with dat!:D
:ursofunny That's what I'm thinking too!
OneAccord
12-22-2007, 11:47 AM
Dude, here is advice you and, in my opinion, ALL men here should do. GO to Home Depot or Lowes and buy her the tiny (Skill or Bosch, Bosch being the better one because it has a Li-ion battery) 7.2-9.2 cordless screwdriver. Leave the black and decker junk, alone.
This will do several things. It will empower her to do little jobs, it will communicate that you trust her to do little jobs, she will like having the power in her hand....and last but not least, you will have a cool little toy if she simply doesn't use it.
Trust me, this is the best advice you will receive regarding gifts.
No, no, no. Black and Decker. Thats the way to go. Skill? Bosch? Pagan. Pure Pagan. Over priced...over hyped. Black and Decker. Cheap...dependable. A word of advice: Just because they carry the name CARPENTER doesn't mean they is one.
Watch out for the bolded stuff there, too. She just might "upsurp your authority".
What...you didn't really think I was gonna agree did ya? Maybe we ought to move this to the Debate Room.:santaclaus
Merry Christmas to our friends to the North... and to Carpenter.
Carpenter
12-22-2007, 11:53 AM
No, no, no. Black and Decker. Thats the way to go. Skill? Bosch? Pagan. Pure Pagan. Over priced...over hyped. Black and Decker. Cheap...dependable. A word of advice: Just because they carry the name CARPENTER doesn't mean they is one.
What...you didn't really think I was gonna agree did ya? Maybe we ought to move this to the Debate Room.:santaclaus
Merry Christmas to our friends to the North... and to Carpenter.
What are you saying? That I don't know what I am talking about?
Friend thems fighting words you want to talk woodworking pal, I will take you to the mat and they will have to carry you out feet first.
Black and Decker is junk, you will have to throw it away after 6 months because the batteries don't charge or the tool will be broken.
Funny you say B&D is the state of the art, then you challenge my name and that I don't know what I am talking about?
I am ready for you any time pal...you got me boiling at this one.
:winaa:smack:boxing
rgcraig
12-22-2007, 11:56 AM
Carp that will ONLY work if you have included the other girly stuff too!
My son had used all my tools and my little "tool box" was hit and miss to say the least, so last year for Christmas he bought me a new tool set to "replace" all those that he had lost of mine.
I know it was thoughtful, but I lost it - - - I was having a rough Christmas already and all that did was make me cry. I needed some girly stuff - not tools.
It didn't help either that before I opened it he said, "I hope this doesn't make you mad" - - lol!
OneAccord
12-22-2007, 11:57 AM
Just like an UltraCon Toolman. Not one word to defend his choice in tools, just go right to tearing mine down. I''ll have you to know I have several Black and Decker Cordless drills and screwdrivers, and if I could find just one of them that would work... I'd show you a thing or two!
Carpenter
12-22-2007, 11:58 AM
Carp that will ONLY work if you have included the other girly stuff too!
My son had used all my tools and my little "tool box" was hit and miss to say the least, so last year for Christmas he bought me a new tool set to "replace" all those that he had lost of mine.
I know it was thoughtful, but I lost it - - - I was having a rough Christmas already and all that did was make me cry. I needed some girly stuff - not tools.
It didn't help either that before I opened it he said, "I hope this doesn't make you mad" - - lol!
Like I said, you DO have to include the girly stuff, this is absolutely sovereign truth.
Only a moron would give his wife one of those if it were her only present...unless of course that is what she asked for only...and what kind of woman would do that.
Wisdom men, I am calling for wisdom here...and of course trust. :D
Dem girly stuff is overrated if you ask me!:christmoose
Oh boy won't she be surprised to see what I got her!!!:gift
Carpenter
12-22-2007, 11:59 AM
Just like an UltraCon Toolman. Not one word to defend his choice in tools, just go right to tearing mine down. I''ll have you to know I have several Black and Decker Cordless drills and screwdrivers, and if I could find just one of them that would work... I'd show you a thing or two!
Are you calling me an ultracon?
BAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!! !!!!!!
:jolly:jolly:jolly:jolly
rgcraig
12-22-2007, 12:02 PM
A pastor's wife friend of mine said she went to Lowe's and bought herself a small ($100) drill with attachments and she uses it to sand off the rough spots on her feet.
Hmmmmm.......would that be considered a tool then?
Case in point that girly stuff is overated-what's an oophah? A sound that is made by a Tuba? And why pray tell me do women like to use it in the bath??
And those face creams, and bath gels, just another tool to get men to spend more.
Trickery, Trickery, Trickery!!
What about a new Snow shovel-the old one is giving my wife grief!:hmmm
A pastor's wife friend of mine said she went to Lowe's and bought herself a small ($100) drill with attachments and she uses it to sand off the rough spots on her feet.
Hmmmmm.......would that be considered a tool then?
She must be a Country Girl then, they never were shoes!:shifty
(1 dated one & am married to one!):christmoose
Elizabeth
12-22-2007, 12:09 PM
That is the beauty of it Jeannie, of course, you have to include the slippers, comfy socks, perfume, but the little cute cordless screwdriver is a HIT.
I obviously need to have a conversation with Keith.
:santathumb
No you don't! :D:christmascaroling
Elizabeth
12-22-2007, 12:11 PM
A pastor's wife friend of mine said she went to Lowe's and bought herself a small ($100) drill with attachments and she uses it to sand off the rough spots on her feet.
Hmmmmm.......would that be considered a tool then?
That's rather expensive just to do that! :jolly
rgcraig
12-22-2007, 12:12 PM
That's rather expensive just to do that! :jolly
She does that instead of have pedicures.....I'd rather have the pedicures!
Elizabeth
12-22-2007, 12:12 PM
Case in point that girly stuff is overated-what's an oophah? A sound that is made by a Tuba? And why pray tell me do women like to use it in the bath??
And those face creams, and bath gels, just another tool to get men to spend more.
Trickery, Trickery, Trickery!!
What about a new Snow shovel-the old one is giving my wife grief!:hmmm
She doesnt know what you say on here does she??:frosty
She doesnt know what you say on here does she??:frosty
What she don't read can't hurt me!!!:christmoose
Elizabeth
12-22-2007, 12:17 PM
What she don't read can't hurt me!!!:christmoose
I had a feeling she didnt have a CLUE about the things you say!:santaelf
AmazingGrace
12-22-2007, 12:32 PM
I think you should get her about 4 skunk traps and umm ummm ummm something GIRLY!!!
btw noticed the tad of gray in the family pic... starting to resemble your favorite creature are you? lol:christmasjig:christmasjig:christmasjig
I think you should get her about 4 skunk traps and umm ummm ummm something GIRLY!!!
btw noticed the tad of gray in the family pic... starting to resemble your favorite creature are you? lol:christmasjig:christmasjig:christmasjig
Skunk traps I like-is there any nasty critter poison in there?
That Skunk probab;y got his poison in me--that's where the grey hair is coming from, and all this time I thought it was my barber!:christmoose
AmazingGrace
12-22-2007, 12:36 PM
Skunk traps I like-is there any nasty critter poison in there?
That Skunk probab;y got his poison in me--that's where the grey hair is coming from, and all this time I thought it was my barber!:christmoose
:jolly:jolly:jolly
Carpenter
12-22-2007, 06:22 PM
She does that instead of have pedicures.....I'd rather have the pedicures!
Oh goodness, do I need to start another one of "those threads" on power tools and pedicures.
Honestly, you fellas should consider a small petite power tool as your third present to your wife, provided the first two aren't vacuum cleaners or toilet brushes...
BoredOutOfMyMind
12-22-2007, 07:31 PM
Dude, here is advice you and, in my opinion, ALL men here should do. GO to Home Depot or Lowes and buy her the tiny (Skill or Bosch, Bosch being the better one because it has a Li-ion battery) 7.2-9.2 cordless screwdriver. Leave the black and decker junk, alone.
This will do several things. It will empower her to do little jobs, it will communicate that you trust her to do little jobs, she will like having the power in her hand....and last but not least, you will have a cool little toy if she simply doesn't use it.
Trust me, this is the best advice you will receive regarding gifts.
Ryobi I think is the brand of choice. Milwaukee if they import them North is a second choice. Carp is right (How did I ever say this?) B&D is ok for a mixer or blender, perhaps a coffee maker. For a drywall project or new deck requiring 3.5 Kilos of (over 5 pounds) nails, you have to think quality not price. No need to have to stop mid-point because the tool failed!
Great wisdom is found again on the internet.
Pastor Keith
12-22-2007, 07:33 PM
That is the beauty of it Jeannie, of course, you have to include the slippers, comfy socks, perfume, but the little cute cordless screwdriver is a HIT.
I obviously need to have a conversation with Keith.
:santathumb
I got her a Pearl Ring (good enough for Heaven) then good enough for my wife's finger, a leather coat, 3 Indian Garments/outfits to wear in India, a leather jacket and a surprise.
BoredOutOfMyMind
12-22-2007, 07:34 PM
A pastor's wife friend of mine said she went to Lowe's and bought herself a small ($100) drill with attachments and she uses it to sand off the rough spots on her feet.
Hmmmmm.......would that be considered a tool then?
The name brand is Dremel....
http://webbeautystore.com/Dremel_395.gif
Dremel Digital High Speed Rotary Tool Kit
We’ll supply the tool and accessories, and you supply the skill. The Digital High-Speed Rotary Tool and 50 accessory bits included in this high-quality kit make it an excellent choice for industrial applications and other heavy usage conditions.
simplyme
12-22-2007, 08:20 PM
Dude, here is advice you and, in my opinion, ALL men here should do. GO to Home Depot or Lowes and buy her the tiny (Skill or Bosch, Bosch being the better one because it has a Li-ion battery) 7.2-9.2 cordless screwdriver. Leave the black and decker junk, alone.
This will do several things. It will empower her to do little jobs, it will communicate that you trust her to do little jobs, she will like having the power in her hand....and last but not least, you will have a cool little toy if she simply doesn't use it.
Trust me, this is the best advice you will receive regarding gifts.
A stocking stuffer at best, but hey! One step closer, :D
My husband bought me one of those, but for ME, they don't have enough power, really, and are hard for me to handle., too small.
Instead get her a compound mitre saw, and if she doesn't like it, I'll be glad to take if off your hands, ;)
I LOOVVVEEE power tools!
Scott Hutchinson
12-22-2007, 08:48 PM
Well I did buy my wife a tool set.
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