My scrap bin overfloweth............


You are not aloneth....the reason why I copied rec.woodworking on this
post is that many of my fellow woodworkers are hoarders in disguise.

Estate auctions of woodworkers always have tons of wood scraps neither
touched.

TMT


Gus wrote:
Too_Many_Tools wrote:
I do...many of my fellow friends who have shops overflowing with "good
stuff".

In my own case, I see it as a very slippery slope....one great thing
after another can follow you home until the doors to the shop won't
shut.

Sometimes...no many times...you just have to say "No".

Your thoughts?



I have this problem in only one respect: scraps.

I just cannot bring myself to throw away a beautiful piece of hardwood
even if it is a scrap, even if it is too tiny ever to be used for
anything.

My scrap bin overfloweth............

My hoarding problem is this. I have a lot of valuable stuff left over
from my ebay dealings. Like little T6061 aluminum plates and bars for
example. Or super nice strong stainless painted steel handles. Super
high quality. I may use a few "one day". In fact I will use some on my
trailer project. Or a few pulleys. But, despite being valuable, they
are not economical to try to sell them. Too little money, too much
hassle, and quite possibly they would not sell at all. But I cannot
throw them away in good conscience.

i

In article ,
Ignoramus16071 wrote:
My hoarding problem is this. I have a lot of valuable stuff left over
from my ebay dealings. Like little T6061 aluminum plates and bars for
example. Or super nice strong stainless painted steel handles. Super
high quality. I may use a few "one day". In fact I will use some on my
trailer project. Or a few pulleys. But, despite being valuable, they
are not economical to try to sell them. Too little money, too much
hassle, and quite possibly they would not sell at all. But I cannot
throw them away in good conscience.

Are any of your aluminum plates 1/4" thick and big enough to cut 18"
triangles out of? I need some, and McMaster-Carr wants over $100 for
a piece of plate big enough for two. As I'd like six or eight, their
price is prohibitive. I might be interested in your pulleys, too,
depending on the size and configuration.

In other news, my late neighbor was apparently hoarding staircase
spindles--his survivors gave me about 500 this past weekend, about
430 of them the same size. They're overhead in the garage, now,
awaiting a project.


Gary

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On Wed, 17 Jan 2007 02:27:22 -0000, Gary Heston wrote:
In article ,
Ignoramus16071 wrote:
My hoarding problem is this. I have a lot of valuable stuff left over
from my ebay dealings. Like little T6061 aluminum plates and bars for
example. Or super nice strong stainless painted steel handles. Super
high quality. I may use a few "one day". In fact I will use some on my
trailer project. Or a few pulleys. But, despite being valuable, they
are not economical to try to sell them. Too little money, too much
hassle, and quite possibly they would not sell at all. But I cannot
throw them away in good conscience.

Are any of your aluminum plates 1/4" thick and big enough to cut 18"
triangles out of?

No, they are little square 5x5 plates, about 1/8" thick.

I do, however, have 3/8" about 8x14 plate and 1/2" 8x13 or so. Also
aluminum.

Also I have big Al heatsinks, with which I can part very cheaply.

I need some, and McMaster-Carr wants over $100 for
a piece of plate big enough for two. As I'd like six or eight, their
price is prohibitive. I might be interested in your pulleys, too,
depending on the size and configuration.

IIRC, I have one about 5" pulley with 1 3/8" shaft hole with keyway
and special tightening screws. I have more, but those I may need.



In other news, my late neighbor was apparently hoarding staircase
spindles--his survivors gave me about 500 this past weekend, about
430 of them the same size. They're overhead in the garage, now,
awaiting a project.

scary stuff.

i

In article ,
Ignoramus16071 wrote:
On Wed, 17 Jan 2007 02:27:22 -0000, Gary Heston wrote:
In article ,
Ignoramus16071 wrote:
[ ... ] Like little T6061 aluminum plates [ ... ]

Are any of your aluminum plates 1/4" thick and big enough to cut 18"
triangles out of?

No, they are little square 5x5 plates, about 1/8" thick.

I do, however, have 3/8" about 8x14 plate and 1/2" 8x13 or so. Also
aluminum.

Any way to weld them together? I don't mind going thicker, I need these
for decking in my antenna tower. I see a new rotator and thrust bearing
in my future.

Also I have big Al heatsinks, with which I can part very cheaply.

Regrettably, I don't need any at the moment.

I need some, and McMaster-Carr wants over $100 for
a piece of plate big enough for two. As I'd like six or eight, their
price is prohibitive. I might be interested in your pulleys, too,
depending on the size and configuration.

IIRC, I have one about 5" pulley with 1 3/8" shaft hole with keyway
and special tightening screws. I have more, but those I may need.

Price? You can email me; the address you see is valid.

In other news, my late neighbor was apparently hoarding staircase
spindles--his survivors gave me about 500 this past weekend, about
430 of them the same size. They're overhead in the garage, now,
awaiting a project.

scary stuff.

I have no idea what they were intended for. I'm checking with some of
my friends who do woodworking and home fixup projects who might be
interested in some of them. Stacking two of the 36" size (the 430 items)
would be a good height for a childrens' play gazebo or something of that
sort. Maybe build up sets of three for table legs, but they'd need to be
cut down a bit.

Othewise, they were headed for the curb and didn't cost me anything.


Gary

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I'm developing a definition of "scientist" which excludes astronomers.

On Wed, 17 Jan 2007 03:32:31 -0000, Gary Heston wrote:
In article ,
Ignoramus16071 wrote:
On Wed, 17 Jan 2007 02:27:22 -0000, Gary Heston wrote:
In article ,
Ignoramus16071 wrote:
[ ... ] Like little T6061 aluminum plates [ ... ]

Are any of your aluminum plates 1/4" thick and big enough to cut 18"
triangles out of?

No, they are little square 5x5 plates, about 1/8" thick.

I do, however, have 3/8" about 8x14 plate and 1/2" 8x13 or so. Also
aluminum.

Any way to weld them together? I don't mind going thicker, I need these
for decking in my antenna tower. I see a new rotator and thrust bearing
in my future.

I doubt that.

IIRC, I have one about 5" pulley with 1 3/8" shaft hole with keyway
and special tightening screws. I have more, but those I may need.

Price? You can email me; the address you see is valid.

$10 will take it, shipping is $8.10 priority mail flat rate box.

i

In article ,
Ignoramus18435 wrote:
On Wed, 17 Jan 2007 03:32:31 -0000, Gary Heston wrote:
In article ,
[ ... ]
IIRC, I have one about 5" pulley with 1 3/8" shaft hole with keyway
and special tightening screws. I have more, but those I may need.

Price? You can email me; the address you see is valid.

$10 will take it, shipping is $8.10 priority mail flat rate box.

Sounds good. Would you prefer a check or money order? Email an address
to send payment to and I'll get it on the way.


Gary

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Astronomers have developed a definition of "planet" which excludes Pluto.
I'm developing a definition of "scientist" which excludes astronomers.

Gary Heston wrote:
IIn other news, my late neighbor was apparently hoarding staircase
spindles--his survivors gave me about 500 this past weekend, about
430 of them the same size. They're overhead in the garage, now,
awaiting a project.


Don't you mean, they are awaiting your survivors to give them to
someone else? LOL

Although I shouldn't talk.. I got a great deal on some Oak 2 x 2 at
habitat.. 25 cents each for pieces
4 feet long.. too good to pass up, so of course I had to buy all of
them (about 40).. Haven't figured out a use
for them yet, although I convince myself that I will eventually LOL.

bf wrote:

Although I shouldn't talk.. I got a great deal on some Oak 2 x 2 at
habitat.. 25 cents each for pieces
4 feet long.. too good to pass up, so of course I had to buy all of
them (about 40).. Haven't figured out a use
for them yet, although I convince myself that I will eventually LOL.

A gallon of glue, some clamps, some time, and you have enough material
for a small table for a bedroom, hallway, etc.

Of course, now you are going to need a table lamp for itG.

Lew

Lew Hodgett wrote:
bf wrote:

Although I shouldn't talk.. I got a great deal on some Oak 2 x 2 at
habitat.. 25 cents each for pieces
4 feet long.. too good to pass up, so of course I had to buy all of
them (about 40).. Haven't figured out a use
for them yet, although I convince myself that I will eventually LOL.

A gallon of glue, some clamps, some time, and you have enough material
for a small table for a bedroom, hallway, etc.

Of course, now you are going to need a table lamp for itG.

Lew

That's a pretty good idea.. I may do that when I get some time..LOL.
Too big of a backload of projects now. I turned down a pretty good deal
on about 150 board feet
of Mahagony.. because I know it would sit in the shop for a few years
before I figured out what to make with it.
I guess I'm on the road to recovery.