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   mbholden | May 11, 2006 10:06pm | #1

   My problem is not that the "honeydos" outnumber the personal projects, but rather that they *out-rank* them!

   Honeydos always seems to get on the high priority fast-track.

   On t'other hand, now that nice things are coming out of the shop, there is less concern over what goes in (tools, wood, etc)

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   Ricks503 | May 11, 2006 11:05pm | #3

   I know the feeling well.  My projects tend to get bumped down the list unless I need to make a jig to make the honeydo project.

   I was just curious what % of projects are honeydo - even for a pro - of the projects done, what % are done because the SO wants such and such ( new bed, new sofa table....)  I know that in my shop, probnably 85% is honeydo.  Right now, the top of the list are: sofa table, end tables, entertainment center, night stands and a computer center for our son's room.  She says that when the list starts getting low, she will give me A FEW more - she does not want to overload me too much at one time!  - So thoughtful isn't she?1 - measure the board twice, 2 - cut it once, 3 - measure the space where it is supposed to go        4 - get a new board and go back to step 1

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   mbholden | May 12, 2006 12:27am | #4

   I guess I shouldn't complain.

   Her wants are gizmos for the kitchen or her sewing room, she know the furniture is on MY list (grin)

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   SYSOP | May 11, 2006 10:58pm | #2

   write the question and the answers and I will make the poll. -Mark

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   PADDYDAHAT | May 13, 2006 12:59am | #9

   Cute idea but for folks in diferent situations(widowed,split,single,etc) the same scene still unfolds.

   When one daughter calls and says softly"Daa---ddy, you know that old chair that's falling apart? Do you think you could find a little time to make me a new one-it's really not worth fixing again*."or shure honey Grandpa could build you a toy box,a stool, a train board storage unit for the 200 Thomas the tank engine cars and another 50" of track.

   so you really need, honey do's daddy do's and grandpa do's. They ALL take priority over the hanging wall case for your chisels and carving tools that you laid up the wood for a year ago, right?  thanks, pat

   *just wait till THE OTHER daughter (or the daughter in-law) sees that new chair! It's best to cut multiple parts right from the get go.

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   JMartinsky | May 12, 2006 01:55am | #5

   Dear Ricks,
   Almost no, call it 2% honey do's, all the rest is commissioned. O% for me. that's what happens when you're in the business. The shoemaker's kids need shoes, well this cabinetmakers kitchen needs handles............for over a year now! I'll get there....someday! Like when I replace the cabinets....................Oh Boy..........

   John

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   Ricks503 | May 12, 2006 02:28am | #6

   But how many of the pieces you make were requested by SO?  Honey I want! as well as Honey DO!1 - measure the board twice, 2 - cut it once, 3 - measure the space where it is supposed to go        4 - get a new board and go back to step 1

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   JMartinsky | May 12, 2006 02:58am | #7

   Well, that is a good point. I do work almost exclusively for women, so perhaps 100 % of my work is made up of "Honey, I want(s)" and my poor bride has to wait for what time I have left. So I stand corrected!John

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   WillGeorge | May 12, 2006 07:59pm | #8

   How about a poll of the members on what percentage of projects are Honeydo vs how many are for yourself?

   I pay a million for a 'HoneyDo' project! I'm alone!

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   Danceswithwoods | May 13, 2006 01:18am | #10

   Yeah, I'd have to say better than 90% are honey do's.  Right now I'm just doing a dry fit for a queen-sized headboard (and the rest of the bed) to be followed by a couple of nightstands and probably a sideboard/chest of some sort to match.  Then it's on to the hardwood flooring w/inlay in the "office" room and two desks, shelving, and a couple of file cabinets. 

          I sometimes get lucky and can take time between projects for a box or something for my own pleasure.  Or the cradle for the grandson and one for the great niece.   I have some draftings of a few furniture sets I'd like to build just for artistic expression and maybe for sale, but damned if I can squeeze in the time for that enjoyment!  Such is life!

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   WillGeorge | May 13, 2006 07:01pm | #11

   Such is life!YEP, LONG ago I got me a Vette.. 1964? (I had 'ALL' the factory stuff) About 4/5 grand then as I remember... 365/375? HP, Solid Lifters, 3/4 race cam, 4:11 rear end (BIG MISTAKE), close ratio Trans., Sintered Metal Brakes (another BIG mistake), (Ya could slam it in reverse at 60 MPH and do a 'spin' with that close ratio trans., ALL the factory bells and whistles,'Rag Top'. God I loved THAT car!..BEFORE!My new wife was so pissed at me TILL she drove it! My Honey Do's after that was fixing what she broke on it! God, life is GOOD!

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   mufti | May 13, 2006 11:53pm | #12

              Not to be unkind , but is your Honey computer litererate and approves of this? Mine wants to mail her and blow the gaff!

              It's hard enough having to rebuild the kitchen every 24 years or so without this additional stress.

              This year I am down to rebuilding my son's kitchen, our bathroom, re-vamp two bedrooms, change the front garden from scratch and make various items of furniture as well as make friends with two filly foals and two yearling mares which have not been handled. Woodworking is a dream fantasy. 

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   Ricks503 | May 14, 2006 04:32pm | #13

   is your Honey computer litererate and approves of this?

   Yes, she is computer literate and knows of this, I have even shown her the responses to date and she has gotten a kick from them. When you consider that probably 85 - 90% of my projects are for her. Her only gripe is the amount of time it takes me to get them done. 

   I am also the household cook ( buying the groceries as well ) and the gardener/yard maintenace person. AND I hold down a full time job.  So my time in the shop is somewhat limited and when I do get in there, I am also trying to teach my 13yr old son how to use the tools and build things.   AND then there is the time I like to/want to spend with the family as a whole.

    

   So, she is understanding of the time it takes to get projects done and when I need to make something to keep the shop organized or to make one of the projects - she is understanding of that as well.1 - measure the board twice, 2 - cut it once, 3 - measure the space where it is supposed to go        4 - get a new board and go back to step 1

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   mufti | May 14, 2006 05:02pm | #14

             Thanks, sounds great! Can we incorporate wife swapping in the new poll?

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   Ricks503 | May 14, 2006 06:26pm | #15

   Can we incorporate wife swapping in the new poll?

   Mine wants to mail her and blow the gaff!

    

   NOT A CHANCE!!!!  

    

   ;)1 - measure the board twice, 2 - cut it once, 3 - measure the space where it is supposed to go        4 - get a new board and go back to step 1

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   JohnH | May 15, 2006 02:09am | #16

   Lesson from 43 years of happy marriage: If Momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy. I console myself with suggesting the Honey-Do projects, designing them, getting her approval, and making them with the materials I like, and getting her approval. Fortunately, we have similar tastes.