I made my wife some things.

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So I've had a little free time and I thought I'd make my wife a few things. (she's less likely to go ape$hit when I bring my sheet metal brake home   )pic1: She is on a key bender and has been buying cheap keys wherever she can find them. So I made her some big ones. made out of some 9/16 round, .188 plate and are about  36" long. pic2-3: A shoe rack. 2x14ga tube, 3/8 round and some 9/16 round.  It's probably 1000x stronger than it needs to be but no one will ever say it looks cheap (like the old one) pics4-5: We have this end table in our living room that collects junk so I thought that I would increase the surface area 200% so that we can put even more junk on it. made of some .188 plate and some 2x14ga tube. The bottom is 24"x20" Attached Imagesars sine scientia nihil est
Reply:Looks great! I like how you pay attention to detail
Reply:Fantastic man youve given me some ideas to build for the wife also. Especially the shoe geez I still dont understand why or how women acquire so many damn shoes lol... Great work my friend im digging that table also ...Might be a nice lil Project...
Reply:i made my missus something but she didn't see the funny side .....
Reply:Nice stuff.  The shoe rack is pretty awesome!Buy American, or don't whine when you end up on the bread line.
Reply:zora, nice clean work   The shoe rack is awesome.  I would love to have something nice for the front room.  We subscribe to the Japanese style of removing shoes upon entry so they pile up.  Great idea! Originally Posted by Torn7thFantastic man youve given me some ideas to build for the wife also. Especially the shoe geez I still dont understand why or how women acquire so many damn shoes lol... Great work my friend im digging that table also ...Might be a nice lil Project...
Reply:Nice work!  Good to please ones wife.  Leads to domestic tranquility...(Retired) Professional firefighter, amateur everything else I try to do...Oh yeah:  Go Big Red!   (You know: one of the 12 members of the Big 10 cuz we left the 10 members of the Big 12...)
Reply:That shoe rack is something else, I'm sure you can throw a slab of 3/8 metal on there and convert it into a welding table after her collection out grows it. Nice job on the keys and the end table, you can't buy furniture that well made. Originally Posted by eyspyi made my missus something but she didn't see the funny side .....
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Reply:Originally Posted by eyspyi made my missus something but she didn't see the funny side .....
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Reply:Keeping the wife happy is a sure way to keep the tool supply chain full. Very nice work, very professional.Regards,RobGreat Basin WeldingInstagramBlue weldersRed weldersMy luscious Table DIY TIG Torch cooler
Reply:Very nice work on everything.I've quit buying tools because I have run out of room to put them. Now if I could just get my wife to do the same with shoes.
Reply:I understand Oldtimer, don't hold your breath. Regards,RobGreat Basin WeldingInstagramBlue weldersRed weldersMy luscious Table DIY TIG Torch cooler
Reply:It's difficult to satisfy wives; they get upset if you get it wrong.My wife was hinting about what she wanted for our upcoming anniversary. She said, "I want something shiny that goes from 0 to 170 in about 3 seconds." I bought her a bathroom scale. My wife was standing nude, looking in the bedroom mirror. She was not happy with what she saw and said to me, "I feel horrible; I look old, fat and ugly. I really need you to pay me a compliment." I replied, "Your eyesight's damn near perfect." Rick V 1 Airco Heliwelder 3A/DDR3 CTC 70/90 amp Stick/Tig Inverters in Parallel1 Lincoln MIG PAK 151 Oxy-Acet
Reply:Rick, if you're married now, you might not be for long.  Regards,RobGreat Basin WeldingInstagramBlue weldersRed weldersMy luscious Table DIY TIG Torch cooler
Reply:Originally Posted by zoraSo I've had a little free time and I thought I'd make my wife a few things. (she's less likely to go ape$hit when I bring my sheet metal brake home   )pic1: She is on a key bender and has been buying cheap keys wherever she can find them. So I made her some big ones. made out of some 9/16 round, .188 plate and are about  36" long. pic2-3: A shoe rack. 2x14ga tube, 3/8 round and some 9/16 round.  It's probably 1000x stronger than it needs to be but no one will ever say it looks cheap (like the old one) pics4-5: We have this end table in our living room that collects junk so I thought that I would increase the surface area 200% so that we can put even more junk on it. made of some .188 plate and some 2x14ga tube. The bottom is 24"x20"
Reply:Originally Posted by rick vit's difficult to satisfy wives; they get upset if you get it wrong.My wife was hinting about what she wanted for our upcoming anniversary. She said, "i want something shiny that goes from 0 to 170 in about 3 seconds." i bought her a bathroom scale. My wife was standing nude, looking in the bedroom mirror. She was not happy with what she saw and said to me, "i feel horrible; i look old, fat and ugly. I really need you to pay me a compliment." i replied, "your eyesight's damn near perfect."
Reply:Originally Posted by Rick VIt's difficult to satisfy wives; they get upset if you get it wrong.My wife was hinting about what she wanted for our upcoming anniversary. She said, "I want something shiny that goes from 0 to 170 in about 3 seconds." I bought her a bathroom scale. My wife was standing nude, looking in the bedroom mirror. She was not happy with what she saw and said to me, "I feel horrible; I look old, fat and ugly. I really need you to pay me a compliment." I replied, "Your eyesight's damn near perfect."
Reply:Originally Posted by goinssrDo you have any prints or dimensions for this?  There are times when I would really like to make my wife somthing and this would be just PERFECT!
Reply:Originally Posted by 4sfedYeah, my first wife died, and my second one won't.
Reply:Originally Posted by OldtimerVery nice work on everything.I've quit buying tools because I have run out of room to put them. Now if I could just get my wife to do the same with shoes.
Reply:Originally Posted by Rick VIt's difficult to satisfy wives; they get upset if you get it wrong.My wife was hinting about what she wanted for our upcoming anniversary. She said, "I want something shiny that goes from 0 to 170 in about 3 seconds." I bought her a bathroom scale. My wife was standing nude, looking in the bedroom mirror. She was not happy with what she saw and said to me, "I feel horrible; I look old, fat and ugly. I really need you to pay me a compliment." I replied, "Your eyesight's damn near perfect."
Reply:Oh I love the "And then the fight started jokes"  After retiring, I went to the Social Security office to apply for Social Security. The woman behind the counter asked me for my driver’s license to verify my age. I looked in my pockets and realized I had left my wallet at home. I told the woman that I was very sorry, but I would have to go home and come back later.The woman said, ‘Unbutton your shirt’. So I opened my shirt revealing my curly silver hair. She said, ‘That silver hair on your chest is proof enough for me’ and she processed my Social Security application.When I got home, I excitedly told my wife about my experience at the Social Security office.She said, ‘You should have dropped your pants. You might have gotten disability, too.’And then the fight started….******************************************My wife and I were sitting at a table at my high school reunion, and I kept staring at a drunken lady swigging her drink as she sat alone at anearby table.My wife asked, ‘Do you know her?’‘Yes,’ I sighed, ‘She’s my old girlfriend. I understand she took to drinking right after we split up those many years ago, and I hear shehasn’t been sober since.’‘My God!’ says my wife, ‘who would think a person could go on celebrating that long?’And then the fight started…Lincoln AC225 and CartLincoln WeldPak HD and CartOne handOriginally Posted by dumb as a stumpDo what I do pick a pair every now and again and through them away. I find it amazing what I can toss and she doesn't notice or thinks she is just loosing it. And yes I am serious...
Reply:Originally Posted by OldtimerAnd you, Sir, are a VERY brave man. If she ever catches on-----it's gonna HURT. I would never do something like that to my wife. She's getting kind of forgetful but not nearly bad enough for me to get by doing something along that line. I'm not real bright but I still know not to mess with the cook.
Reply:Originally Posted by MonicaMy wife and I were sitting at a table at my high school reunion, and I kept staring at a drunken lady swigging her drink as she sat alone at anearby table.My wife asked, ‘Do you know her?’‘Yes,’ I sighed, ‘She’s my old girlfriend. I understand she took to drinking right after we split up those many years ago, and I hear shehasn’t been sober since.’‘My God!’ says my wife, ‘who would think a person could go on celebrating that long?’
Reply:Originally Posted by OldtimerVery nice work on everything.I've quit buying tools because I have run out of room to put them. Now if I could just get my wife to do the same with shoes.
Reply:Originally Posted by 4sfedYeah, my first wife died, and my second one won't.
Reply:Originally Posted by Rick VNow Monica, why is it that your version differs from the version emailed to me?[/COLOR]
Reply:Originally Posted by MonicaDon't know, there are lots of websites and versions maybe?
Reply:Originally Posted by Robert HallRick, if you're married now, you might not be for long.
Reply:Thanks everyone for the compliments.  About the wife. I've learned 2 things. 1) If she's not happy, you're not happy. 2) It doesn't matter if you're right, move on. but you gotta love them,  A few years ago I  said "hey baby, can I blow a $1000 on a welder? " I have no use for it and have no idea what I'm doing but can I please have one. Can I. Can I. Please. Please. Please. "sure." she said.....ars sine scientia nihil est
Reply:x2 my friend.Regards,RobGreat Basin WeldingInstagramBlue weldersRed weldersMy luscious Table DIY TIG Torch cooler