Less than a year ago I opened a question about a "Tough Decision". https://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/showthread.php?t=63155 It SEEMS as if years have passed since then and re-reading that thread brings new appreciation for all the thoughts offered, however, another knee replacement/recovery and steadily increasing issues with my mobility has changed my perspective.
While I'm still reasonably healthy, it's also these limitations that are part of what brings LOML (50th comes up next Spring) and I to "move on". Not sure when or where yet, but we've agreed to begin the preparations. That includes selling off my major tools and the stock that have not been touched now for too long. I'll keep what I need for carving as well as the smaller tools that I started with to help me to still be able to accomplish things. (Looking back, it truly surprises me what I produced without the heavy tools!)
As it happens, with the decision to divest comes recognition that I actually may feel better with the idea of someone getting good use out of the tools that were of such value to me rather than having them continue to gather dust. Fortunately the A/C in my shop still runs and so do the bandsaw, table saw, jointer, band sander, compound miter saw and bench drill set I will be offering up in the next week.
So thanks -- I do appreciate the thoughts offered. It's tough, but it's an action I feel is needed. Move forward.
While I'm still reasonably healthy, it's also these limitations that are part of what brings LOML (50th comes up next Spring) and I to "move on". Not sure when or where yet, but we've agreed to begin the preparations. That includes selling off my major tools and the stock that have not been touched now for too long. I'll keep what I need for carving as well as the smaller tools that I started with to help me to still be able to accomplish things. (Looking back, it truly surprises me what I produced without the heavy tools!)
As it happens, with the decision to divest comes recognition that I actually may feel better with the idea of someone getting good use out of the tools that were of such value to me rather than having them continue to gather dust. Fortunately the A/C in my shop still runs and so do the bandsaw, table saw, jointer, band sander, compound miter saw and bench drill set I will be offering up in the next week.
So thanks -- I do appreciate the thoughts offered. It's tough, but it's an action I feel is needed. Move forward.