Wives and Tools
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From: Madison, WI
Wives and Tools
Hey guys,
I wanted to get your input on the eternal struggle of tools vs wives. I love my wife very much, but she just doesn't fully appreciate the importance of having the right tool for every job.
What strategies do you guys use to educate your wives as to the importance of continually augmenting the ol' tool collection?
I wanted to get your input on the eternal struggle of tools vs wives. I love my wife very much, but she just doesn't fully appreciate the importance of having the right tool for every job.
What strategies do you guys use to educate your wives as to the importance of continually augmenting the ol' tool collection?
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From: Chesapeake, Va
Good question. I agree with Sberry27. With the exception of the high dollar or large items (like a cherry picker) I just buy them and dont tell her. And when/if she notices one I say oh, I've had that for awhile (like 24 hours..)lol. For the large items I take her shopping first the I get too. I'm currently in the process of building a detached garage, wonder what that's going to cost me.....
Good luck!
Good luck!
Tuned
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From: Erie, Pa
Simple rule that the wife and I live by. I don't tell you what to do with your hobbies, don't tell me what to do with mine. I am a landlord, an automotive enthusist (sp) and a 50 hour a week computer nerd so I need tools 
I do hit the tool auctions etc. so I get some of it cheap (yeah honey, I may need that 1 day 
)
Steve S.
To many to mention
I do hit the tool auctions etc. so I get some of it cheap (yeah honey, I may need that 1 day )Steve S.
To many to mention
Mountain Pass
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From: San Diego
Every time you fix something call the dealer and ask what they'd charge to do the same work. Then say to her, "Wow, honey, *we* just saved $x00 on that repair".
You're the man. You're her man.
She's not going to **** and moan about the cost of tools.
You're the man. You're her man.
She's not going to **** and moan about the cost of tools.
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Two things,
Try to get her involved with your hobby, if you can
do that, she'll have a better understanding of why
you need the whiz bang hoozit...
If you can do this, she'll be better prepared to argue
with the idiot at the local lube place if they claim she
needs an engine flush...
I know this to be *TRVTH*, as Rockette came home
last night after getting her oil changed, They tried to
sell her a flush, and she said "Look sonny, I put that
engine in that car 3 months ago, It's had 3 oil changes
so far, do you think I *want* a flush??"
Try to get her involved with your hobby, if you can
do that, she'll have a better understanding of why
you need the whiz bang hoozit...
If you can do this, she'll be better prepared to argue
with the idiot at the local lube place if they claim she
needs an engine flush...
I know this to be *TRVTH*, as Rockette came home
last night after getting her oil changed, They tried to
sell her a flush, and she said "Look sonny, I put that
engine in that car 3 months ago, It's had 3 oil changes
so far, do you think I *want* a flush??"
Last edited by canzus; Jul 1, 2004 at 05:28 PM.
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I just boght the 1350 Macsimizer tool box. The wife only said "well if we can afford itget it, you will need it when you get out of the Army and turn wrenches for a living."
I still can't fit all the tools in it, guess I need to get the top box to go with it.
I still can't fit all the tools in it, guess I need to get the top box to go with it.
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From: SouthWest Ohio
Originally Posted by plilikoi
Every time you fix something call the dealer and ask what they'd charge to do the same work. Then say to her, "Wow, honey, *we* just saved $x00 on that repair".
You're the man. You're her man.
She's not going to **** and moan about the cost of tools.
You're the man. You're her man.
She's not going to **** and moan about the cost of tools.
MR
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From: Phoenix, Az
Well, I can't complain about my wife and tools. She has no clue, but when I told her I needed a bigger compressor, she said "go buy one, then". We went to the store, I picked out what I wanted, and she paid for it! 80 gal, 15 scfm@175psi. Works for me, lol. But then again, I did buy her a riding mower for Mother's Day, and she didn't even ask for it!
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From: Atlanta GA
She never has to do more then fill the gas and check the oil if she does not want to, I do all the repairs, I earn a small living fixing cars, plus, she gets to use my tools as long as they go back where from where they were borrowed. She does not question my tool purchases and I do not question her book purchases and recreational purchases. Ying and Yang.
Mountain Pass
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From: San Diego
Originally Posted by MrOldV8
I've kinda always done pretty much the same thing, and it works. If "X" breaks and it'll cost "Y" to fix it...I buy the tool. Then next time you have to fix another "X" you fix it fast and almost for free. The wife likes that. Now I'm trying to justify a MIG welder and sandblaster for home repairs. It ain't goin' down easy.
MR
MR
Speaking of MIG welders, I mentioned to my wife that I was thinking of taking a welding class and she said she'd like to take join me! Once upon a time she was a journeyman sheet metal worker (HVAC) so she's already one up one me. She claims to be able to run a bead (whatever that means). In our household she's the brawn and I'm the brains, except that I always seem to end up doing the vehicle repairs. So she's not so dumb.
We decided to fix a leak in our roof last December using a torch-down application of composite shingles. After watching me for a while using the propane roofing torch she said, "Let me have a go". She cranked up the flame all the way and had at it. She's got guts too.
Next month we're flying to Seattle to climb Mt. Rainier.
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I must have married well. Over the years, the gifts:
--Makita 12v cordless drill. Works like a champ, battery getting a little wimpy.
--McCullough 3516 Chainsaw. Cut up several of my mother-in-law's trees.
--Sawzall. Exchanged it for the more expensive model, but rates as "Excellent" as a gift.
--Workmate. Am going to clean it off so we can use it for *blank*.
I knew life would be good when Mother-in-law gave me a roll away as a wedding present.
--Makita 12v cordless drill. Works like a champ, battery getting a little wimpy.
--McCullough 3516 Chainsaw. Cut up several of my mother-in-law's trees.
--Sawzall. Exchanged it for the more expensive model, but rates as "Excellent" as a gift.
--Workmate. Am going to clean it off so we can use it for *blank*.
I knew life would be good when Mother-in-law gave me a roll away as a wedding present.