I was subtly reminded this past weekend that I may be becoming obsessed with woodworking. I conceded that it may be true. I’ve woodworked more in the past year than I have in the prior three combined. I’ve written more than 150 blog entries, sold my guitars for tool money, made at least eight pieces of furniture, and even made a few tools for good measure. So maybe woodworking is becoming an obsession for me. With that being said, I’ve decided to come up with a list of 5 signs that you are possibly becoming obsessed with woodworking.
1. Your wedding registry was the Lee Valley woodworking catalog.
2. Your daughter asks you for a dog and you ask her if she prefers square or round.
3. A maple tree crashes through your house in a storm and the first thing you worry about is salvaging as much stock as you can from the tree.
4. Your jack plane has its own fitted case and custom plane sock. Your wedding ring is in a Dixie cup in your sock drawer.
5. Your coffin is shaped like a coffin plane.
If you, or somebody you know, are accurately described by one or more of the items on this list then you may have a mild to severe woodworking obsession. It doesn’t bother me, but it may affect the others in your life. Or maybe they can just mind their own business and let you woodwork for God’s sake!
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