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I'm 43, been making sawdust for 30 some years, still have my Great Granddads planes, compass and hammer, and still using them! Brad
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Man, I hate when people say things like this. I have to face up to the fact that time keeps ticking away.
I'm 61 and been hammering thumbs and cussing tools for 45 years and, yeh, I still regularly use my Granddad's hand-me-down tools - and love 'em.
What's the chances of our grandkids using our old tools in 50-60 years time? Maybe I'd better start cleaning them up now just in case.
My long term plan is to be retired longer than I ever worked, I'm 10 years on that road and rolling.
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Joined: 8/10/2007
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Hi Harry; ( halevqo ) Have not looked at this part of the site for a while and missed your post .I am still kicking but not as high as I used to.Still doing some woodworking and fishing .Going places with our travel club and working around the house and it seems like the days go by faster and faster somehow!!! How about yours ? Just got an email from my brother Ed ( 96 years young ) and he finally had to quit woodworking as his eye sight is not too good anymore but he still looks great. Went to the doctor ( first time in over 60 years ) for high blood pressure but otherwise is in very good shape. Thanks for your post ! George of Cattaraugus
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Joined: 8/10/2007
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Hi Harry; Made it to 85 okay. Just got back from a trip to NY city with a travel group and had a good time there with my wife and 2 local friends.Never go there again though. Too much traffic on the roads and even on the side walks.A sardine can is less crowded. Take this small town any day. Hope you are doing okay too ? George of Cattaraugus
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Joined: 6/24/2008
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I just hit the big 41 here .Dear old grand dad was never a woodworker , so no tool's were left to work with . But i now have my own collection of wood working tool's , and i will hand them down to my kid's and grand kid's to use .
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Joined: 1/30/2008
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Hi to George of Cattaraugus - Congratulations on the big "hit". 84 awaits me in November. Then I'll start on 85. I'm still going strong, thank God and some good doctors. I have an old 30 unit building that I still do the majority of maintenance on, including up and down four flights of stairs during the day. "They" say that stair climbing is healthy, so I'll keep working at it. Where I live in L. A. there is a Cattaraugus Street two blocks away. I'm originally from The Bronx and Long Island, but I've been here in L. A. since 1946 - right after I got out of the Army from WW II. Good to hear you are doing well - keep up the good work. Harry, Los Angeles, California
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Joined: 6/29/2007
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51 years old this past April
Christoph W. Lee
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Joined: 8/10/2007
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Hi Harry; Glad to hear you are doing okay too.Been busy tearing out the carpet in one room and putting some nice vinyl tile down.Was quite a job getting the old carpet out and then the luan plywood down as the room is not completely square . Have it almost done now though and should finish it up today.That must be a good job taking care of all those apartments and climbing all those stairs. Just goes to show you that age is not all that important ! Slows you down some but we can still do a good days work . Probably do a better job than some of the younger guys too. ! Quite a coincidence that you have a street called Cattaraugus! Wonder who named it and why ? If you would like to exchange email addresses please let me know as we seem to have a lot in common.I was in WW2 also and spent almost 2 years in India and Burma . All for now! George
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Joined: 6/26/2007
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Ok, at 56 years young, I started woodworking a couple years ago, but have been building book cases and cabinest & stuff whenever I needed it. I'm now working (learning how) on a mini lathe, and making more dust than products! ROFLH... We cut a ton of tree brances down in our backyard (not sure of the species), and I'm practicing on them before I get into the good stuff lol. Any advice would be really appreciated! lol. Just have fun doing what ya gotta do, and get it done right the first time. Measure twice, cut once.
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Joined: 6/16/2007
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Well, I chalked up another year on the calendar.It seems impossible
that it's been almost 2 years since GUNOOK started this thread. His
sudden death was a loss to all of us,but his memory lives on here
in the "how old are you" thread. I'm sure the members who've been here
a while remember him well. To the newer members, You would have found a
true friend in him.
They say that practice makes perfect. I've been practicing for years. Still not there!
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Joined: 6/13/2007
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You're so right Cedar, While switching computers, I transfered his (now famous) instructions on how to deal with the Veterans Administration. I printed it out, and refer to it on occassion. He is missed!
Bob........54646 Central Wisconsin's most fun guy! Handy member since 3/14/'94
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68 woowoker 301 ustabe NO1JERRY until the site messed up and Iaskfor my password and som how got changed. Wish I could go back Jerry in Burien, WA
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Joined: 7/25/2007
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Ken Barnrd=k2hands@juno.com will be something a week befor christmas (1934) can't figure. retired at 62? that will happen when they shovel dirt in my face.
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heard it through the grapevine that Harold will hit the big 5 0 Thursday. Sorry Harold, couldn't let ya slip past us unnoticed. HeHeHeHe!
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Joined: 11/1/2008
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Golly is that all he is (50) I would have guess much older than that LMAO Happy 50th Harold enjoy your ride while the weather permits it. "OLDMAN"
1OLDMAN from
Owosso, Michigan 48867
Life member 1996
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Joined: 6/15/2007
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Ok I just got this through my e-mail and who ever you are anonymous-THANKS ALOT! But don't make me any older than I already am...I'm not 50 yet. Close but not there yet...Since its out of the bag now, Ya'll can anti up and send me a warm front that lasts another couple weeks so I can get some more riding time in on my new bike before I have to put her down for the winter. Harold/Jbily(Oscoda,Mi.48750) I Refuse To Tip-Toe Through Life; Only To Arrive Safely At Death!
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 HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANYWAY! LOL
HHAHN wrote: Ok I just got this through my e-mail and who ever you are anonymous-THANKS ALOT! But don't make me any older than I already am...I'm not 50 yet. Close but not there yet...Since its out of the bag now, Ya'll can anti up and send me a warm front that lasts another couple weeks so I can get some more riding time in on my new bike before I have to put her down for the winter. Harold/Jbily(Oscoda,Mi.48750) I Refuse To Tip-Toe Through Life; Only To Arrive Safely At Death!
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Joined: 8/10/2007
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Hi Everyone, When Grandpa past away, I got his wood shop. I love it and now have added ALLOT of tools to it. I'm an electrician by trade, been doing that for 30+ years, but love my wood shop and over the door a sign that says " Grandpa's Shop Toy repair 24/7" . I turn 50 in April of of 09. I have 8 grandkids and love it when they come over and the older ones play in the shop with me. I have one grandson who now can use a handplane and loves dressing up in a dust mask to help me do some sanding. In 04 he helped me make 9 rocking horses for Christmas presents, MAN WAS IT FUN. I had to retire early due to a head injury BUT I can still due somethings if I'm real careful. I plan on sending my tools right on to these guys and hope the little things I taught them last thier life time too.
Life Member Since 01/2003
Nothing like a good cup of coffee and cigar.
Eating and sleeping should be the only two things that keeps a Man from the enjoyment of his cigar. Mark Twain
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I'm 32, but thanks to the kids I feel MUCH older. Misterhy and Cedar both mentioned Korea in their posts. That makes me miss my grandfather terribly. He was shot down over Korea and captured for several months. He survived, but suffered with recurrences of malaria for the rest of his life, and had shrapnel stuck in him that would sometimes flare up so bad he'd be stuck in bed for days. But he never once complained. In addition to being an electrical (and later, nuclear) engineer, he was a true HandyMan. He was always working on a special project around the house or rebuilding a car, or fixing something. I really miss him... especially now that I am older (he and my grandmother raised me as their own). I have things like a good job, a new house, smart kids that I know he would have been so proud of, but now there's no one to show it to. My grandmother had already passed several years before him, so he was all I had left. I certainly hope that all the older members here have loved ones who take the time every day to appreciate them and let them know how loved they are. OK, enough of that... I've got stuff to spackle. And no, I ain't crying.... that's just sawdust in my eye, dammit!
I'm no handyman... I'm not that great with tools... just ask my ex-husband. He's the biggest tool ever.
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I am 29 years old,will be 30 next month on the 8th.I am not looking towards to this
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Hello to All of you and Merry Christmas and A Happy new Year !!!!! I have turned 55 this year in Nov. I have had Back surgery and Two Stents inplanted in my Artiers ( Misspelled ) I hope every body has a safe and Great Holiday Mike Mhilljack
Mike C.
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well lets get to the nitty gritty,,,i just turned 41 in january, im a union carpenter in chicago, ive been doing carpentery since i was 13 in utah building log cabins so um ya,,,my granpa was a life member of handyman he passed away about ten yrs. ago and i got all his old tools including a shopsmith with all the attatchments and with the kids still find time to glue my fingers to a board every now and then,,,lol
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Joined: 2/14/2008
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I am 56. I don't know if that makes me experienced, or just worn out. I started cleaning my dad's shop when I was 9, and began using power tools at 12 years old. I've been woodworking ever since and don't plan on quitting for a long time.
Kent S---
He who dies with the most tools wins!
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Well, since this thread has been brought up to date, let me jump in. I just turned 47 back on March 7th. I like to think I'm younger, but my body keeps reminding me I'm getting older. It doesn't tell me I'm getting wiser, or better, just older.
"I'll try almost anything at least once.
Mid-Hudson Valley Region, NY
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Joined: 12/1/2008
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My body is 60+ but my mind is still 12.
NoHo Bob
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Joined: 12/1/2008
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RWeza wrote:My body is 60+ but my mind is still 12.
NoHo Bob I may be growing older but I refuse to grow up!
NoHo Bob
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Joined: 6/30/2007
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51 today, I agree with NoHo Bob about refusing to grow up. I still have an 11 year old daughter at home she gives me an excuse to still play like an 10 year old. I also have two little grand daughters along with two more in the oven that will allow me further licence in years to come. Yes the birth day is 3/31, most everyone in the family believe it to be April fools day, but I missed it by 10 min or at least that is what my mother tells me.
You may be right, but that does not necessarily make me wrong - -
Greetings from St. Louis MO
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I TUNRNED 55 THIS LAST JAN. I FEEL ABOUT 30. I'M STILL RETIRED THOUGH. JB
jb from fond du lac, wisconsin
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