I didnt know Rockler had a store near me until I got a flyer in the mail
from them. So I went down to the store today and I have to say it has a
great sale going on. Stop me if you've heard this one...
I got 8 feet of t-track with 20 t-bolts and several different types of
nuts (thumbscrew, star, etc) for 22 bucks, as it was buy one get one
free. I got some glue accessories (brush set, application kit) for
around 7 bucks. My favorite was getting two mobile bases for 75 bucks -
they had a buy anything and get another of equal or lesser value for 50%
off. I also added a couple of parts I've been meaning to get to my dust
collection setup. I got several other odds and ends for what I consider
really good deals. I didn't buy any, but that had some nice veneers on
the buy one get one free deals too.
All in all I spent around $150 (much to the chagrin of SWMBO) and walked
out with around $215 worth of goods. Thats a pretty good savings. Now
I understand what she means when she comes home from the store with bags
in hand and says something like 'Honey, for that price I couldnt afford
not to buy these'.
Mike W.
"Hedley" <[email protected]> spewed forth in message
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> I was worried the wife would question the 80$ purchase at Rockler, but so
> far she hasn't said anything.
>
If you were so concerned you shoulda got permission first ;-)
Don't know about common knowledge. I don't need permission to spend money,
but I spend it responsibly. Get what I want when I can afford it and when I
need it. Nothing to be forgiven about that way. It's a grown-up thing. Do
what you want , when you want to...responsibly. Sorry to get off topic
here...
I did put some grooves in the frame for a plexiglass sliding window today.
For a door I'm making for my two girl dogs new bedroom. Sliding plexi window
on top and swinging doggie dor on the bottom panel. Coming along nicely.
Have a nice day! ;-)
"Mike W." <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hey.. its common knowledge that it's a lot easier to get forgiveness
> than it is to get permission. My shop is built almost entirely on that
> principle. :-)
>
> Mike W.
>
> big-sissy wrote:
> > "Hedley" <[email protected]> spewed forth in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> >
> >
> >>I was worried the wife would question the 80$ purchase at Rockler, but
so
> >>far she hasn't said anything.
> >>
> >
> > If you were so concerned you shoulda got permission first ;-)
> >
> >
I know what you mean. I stopped by the Schaumburg, IL store last week
looking for T-track and saw the 2-fer deal on the kits. I actually stopped
a salesperson to make sure I was understanding the deal correctly. Yep...
2-fer. Schawwing!!!
With that savings in mind, I bought a router guide and a router base plate
and ended up even. Then, since I needed a 3/4" bit for the T-track
mounting, I also got a 1/2" flush-trim bit for half off. It felt like
Christmas. I do love that store.
I was worried the wife would question the 80$ purchase at Rockler, but so
far she hasn't said anything.
"Mike W." <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I didnt know Rockler had a store near me until I got a flyer in the mail
>from them. So I went down to the store today and I have to say it has a
>great sale going on. Stop me if you've heard this one...
>
> I got 8 feet of t-track with 20 t-bolts and several different types of
> nuts (thumbscrew, star, etc) for 22 bucks, as it was buy one get one free.
> I got some glue accessories (brush set, application kit) for around 7
> bucks. My favorite was getting two mobile bases for 75 bucks - they had a
> buy anything and get another of equal or lesser value for 50% off. I also
> added a couple of parts I've been meaning to get to my dust collection
> setup. I got several other odds and ends for what I consider really good
> deals. I didn't buy any, but that had some nice veneers on the buy one
> get one free deals too.
>
> All in all I spent around $150 (much to the chagrin of SWMBO) and walked
> out with around $215 worth of goods. Thats a pretty good savings. Now I
> understand what she means when she comes home from the store with bags in
> hand and says something like 'Honey, for that price I couldnt afford not
> to buy these'.
>
> Mike W.
"big-sissy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Don't know about common knowledge. I don't need permission to spend money,
> but I spend it responsibly. Get what I want when I can afford it and when
I
> need it. Nothing to be forgiven about that way. It's a grown-up thing. Do
> what you want , when you want to...responsibly. Sorry to get off topic
> here...
Oh man... I think that one flew right over your head.
--
-Mike-
[email protected]
>
> "Mike W." <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Hey.. its common knowledge that it's a lot easier to get forgiveness
> > than it is to get permission. My shop is built almost entirely on that
> > principle. :-)
> >
> > Mike W.
> >
> > big-sissy wrote:
> > > "Hedley" <[email protected]> spewed forth in message
> > > news:[email protected]...
> > >
> > >
> > >>I was worried the wife would question the 80$ purchase at Rockler, but
> so
> > >>far she hasn't said anything.
> > >>
> > >
> > > If you were so concerned you shoulda got permission first ;-)
> > >
> > >
>
>
Hey.. its common knowledge that it's a lot easier to get forgiveness
than it is to get permission. My shop is built almost entirely on that
principle. :-)
Mike W.
big-sissy wrote:
> "Hedley" <[email protected]> spewed forth in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>
>>I was worried the wife would question the 80$ purchase at Rockler, but so
>>far she hasn't said anything.
>>
>
> If you were so concerned you shoulda got permission first ;-)
>
>