Rain

I am sick of rain.

We haven't had 2 consecutive days without rain for weeks.  Can't wait to get into the shop.

I was in contact with a heating and electrical guy last night and am waiting for them to put together some ideas.

I bought a used 10" Craftsman contractor table saw last week.  It's in very good shape and very heavy.  Barb tried to kill me with it by dropping it on my foot.  I'll be tweaking it into alignment over the next few days.  I don't have any doubts that it will be fine for many years.

I also bought a used 10' Craftsman radial arm saw this week.  I'm still not sure if it is the best choice but at the price I got it for there weren't any better alternatives.  Let's just say it's in great shape and the person I bought it from was very, very, very anxious to get it out of their garage.  Not anxious enough that I got it for free but it was a heck of a deal.  This is the same saw I had when we lived in New Jersey and moved to California.  I know it will align great and stay that way.

Woodcraft has a 20" scroll saw on sale this week and it includes a free stand and light kit.  I stopped by yesterday to take a look at it and expect to get it before the sale ends on the 28th.  I already have a scroll saw but it isn't a real good one.  I will still keep it and use it when a large pin-end blade is sufficient (just so I don't have to change the blade all the time) but won't hesitate to part with it when the space is needed.  Maybe one of the kids would like it to use.  I could see Kymberlee enjoying it with her creative bent.

So it's starting to come together.  Once the weather cooperates I'll be moving ahead full bore.  I just hope the rain ends before my patience does.