More whining about $$$$

How 'bout this then? *PICS*

WoodburnBob

>After a sleepless night tossing and turning over the collapse of civilization, I bolstered myself up enough to go out and get the mail. Hiding between bills and solicitations, this high quality postcard from the Fine Tool Journal peeked out and winked at me.



I think I get these kinds of postcards several times a year because I was a subscriber some years back and the Journal is hoping I'll sign on again. But perhaps everyone on WC gets them.

If you are wondering about the illustration, here's the ad copy. In the middle of the second paragraph you'll note the phrase: "But, if you choose to use it ...". Gave me the first smile of the day. I think I'll just hold on until the LN No. 3 & 3/8 comes out...which shouldn't be long now.

Re: How 'bout this then? *PICS*

Bruce, a MN Galoot

>"But, if you choose to use it ...".

I just got that card in the mail today and read that phrase to my wife. It would be a great plane to have, but I can't afford to have it without being able to use it.

Bruce

Maybe it's just me...

Mark Harrison -- in Sydney, Australia

>but the idea of new tools as the next collectable sounds stupid. Kind of like Franklin Mint for Neanders or Neander-wannabes :-)

Having said, I fully respect an individual's right to dispose of their income as they see fit.

There IS a difference...

Don Thompson, Cutler Ridge, Florida

>The Franklin Mint stuff is crap. The L-N limited edition planes are very good tools.

"....like Franklin Mint for Neanders...."

Cooper suter

>It's to late, it's already been done.

I think it was Franklin mint who did a Miller's patent.

I've seen them on the 'Bay for a couple of hundred.

They look bad, even in ebay images, gotta imagine they're worse in the hand.

Coop

PS, Gotta be honest though, I've got one of Paul Hammlers #51's.

Wasn't a must have for me, but it came easy as part of a deal on a CNC mill I threw his way.

I keep meaning to use it once, just because.

On the other hand

Bill Houghton, Sebastopol, CA

>if someone with lots of disposable income wants to buy me LN tools, I promise to use them. I'll even let them get a little rusty, if that will help.

business as usual 2004 style

Tom Sontag - St. Louis

>The fact is that most folks in affluent societies have way more than they need and spending, even if you cannot pay off the card each month, has become normal.

I certainly do not blame LN for making something that folks will buy even if they do not need it or will not use it, but I too shake my head when I see this stuff. Thanks for sharing it Bob - we are not all on the list.

Re: There IS a difference...

Mark Harrison -- in Sydney, Australia

>I am in no way questioning the quality of the tool nor the right of anyone to dispose of their hard earned money as they see fit.

Having said that, I do sometimes question the wisdom of some purchases however. You only have to look at what some people have in garage sales to see that for yourself.

And yeah, there are some things I have bought that would have been better left in the shop as well :-)