Strange Affliction
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"Mifflin Clay"
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Strange Affliction
Does anyone suffer from the strange affliction of recyclitis when it comes to old printers, sewing machines, etc? I have this insane urge to collect these and tear them apart for the "usable parts". I have boxes of steel shafts, pulleys, gears of all sizes, pc boards, nuts, bolts, screws, etc. Nothing is safe - old cordless phones, dead coffee pots, microwaves, etc.
In self defense - yes, i have used some of the salvaged parts. With a miniature machine shop (7X10 lathe, mini-mill, precision drill press, watchmaker's lathe, etc) I find use for many little bits and pieces. And back when I had a decent garage, the same thing happened to stray cars and trucks. Strip 'em, send the carcass to the junk yard.
So, am I suffering alone, or is this a widespread thing?????
In self defense - yes, i have used some of the salvaged parts. With a miniature machine shop (7X10 lathe, mini-mill, precision drill press, watchmaker's lathe, etc) I find use for many little bits and pieces. And back when I had a decent garage, the same thing happened to stray cars and trucks. Strip 'em, send the carcass to the junk yard.
So, am I suffering alone, or is this a widespread thing?????
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This is an insidious disease that is extremely difficult to overcome once it has you in it's grip. I have found that more space = more junk. Yes, that's right, I said it. Junk.
Now, the stuff I have is stuff, not junk.
Mine = stuff.
Someone elses = junk.
I think there's a 12 step.........
Now, the stuff I have is stuff, not junk.
Mine = stuff.
Someone elses = junk.
I think there's a 12 step.........
i ain't rite
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From: Marlboro Mental Hospital.
as Fred said, it is not stuff, it is not junk, they is REUSABLE PARTS.
and Steve, you are correct. there are 12 steps to take while determining how to classify these REUSABLE PARTS.
and Steve, you are correct. there are 12 steps to take while determining how to classify these REUSABLE PARTS.
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"Mifflin Clay"
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Remember...The one that dies with the most toys, WINS!
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"Mifflin Clay"
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Originally Posted by fellro86
Worst part of it is when later, you DO need it...and just got rid of it a while back...
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But since you saved it and actually needed it, it must have been an IMPORTANT part.
Therefore, you should immediately go out and get TWO more.
At least that's what I tell my better half.
Therefore, you should immediately go out and get TWO more.
At least that's what I tell my better half.
