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04-05-2008, 09:43 PM
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I might not be good,but I
Trade:
Framing and remodeling
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NY state,Dutches county
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Tooloholic?
Hi my name is Val and I'm a tooloholonic.Any others out there? 
Do any of you buy tools just because they want them,not because they really need them?Coming out with the excuses to buy new tools?
My recent addition Festool T55 with CT 33 and MFD 1080
Yeah yeah yeah,I wanna get in little more finish work and that's why I've bought it but do I really need it?Hell no,I'm framer mostly. 
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04-05-2008, 09:51 PM
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listen twice talk once!
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electrician
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Orange county California
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I can rationalize any tool purchase under 200 and am pretty good at higher end rationalazation.
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04-05-2008, 09:58 PM
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Registered User
Trade:
Finish carpentry
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: So. Vermont
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Yes in fact I just bought a T55 tonight with clamps and the mft/3 table. I just finished the job that I should have had it for. I've been looking at it for a few months but didn't want to spend the money, then my wife suggested the tool and she talked me right into it.  By the way during the few months I was contemplating buying the Festool, I was supporting my addiction with other tools. 
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04-05-2008, 11:04 PM
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JumboJack for president!
Trade:
Hilti walking billboard
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Ohio
Posts: 635
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Yep, same here. I buy stuff just in case ill need it. Bosch Brute breaker $1500 used it once. 2 Hilti roto hammers never used. I think it is a sickness
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04-06-2008, 08:29 AM
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Pro
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Home Improvement
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Hi Val, I too am a toolaholic. It has been 3 days since my last tool. Just remember step 1 is admitting it. Step 2 is getting your wife not to kill ya every time you come home with a new tool.
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04-06-2008, 08:36 AM
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Pro
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Plumbing & Gas Contractor
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Oklahoma city
Posts: 1,179
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I've got a leak locator coming on Tues, $2000. ,ouch! 
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04-06-2008, 09:25 AM
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Registered User
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carpenter
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Burton, Michigan
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Yes, serious Toolaholic.
Probably most of the guys here are.
Not only a toolaholic, but a tool catalogaholic too. Man, can I waste some time drooling over new tools in catalogs.
I get almost as many catalogs as bills in the mail. Of course, new tool catalogs lead to more bills...
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04-06-2008, 09:26 AM
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Registered User
Trade:
carpenter
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Burton, Michigan
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Hey Xanadool,
What are ya gonna do with those Hilti rotary hammers? Interested in selling one?
(I have limited internet access and may not reply for a few days, I ain't snubbin' noone...)
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04-06-2008, 09:58 AM
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Handle It!
Trade:
Everything The Union Guys Do Not Want To Do
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Brooklyn, NY ~ Haverford, PA
Posts: 7,901
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I will buy a high-quality tool for a job even if it is probably going to be a one-time-thing. As long as the purchase does not make me lose money on the contract. That is the extent of my addiction!
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04-06-2008, 11:01 AM
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Carpenter/Finisher
Trade:
Carpenter
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Helena, Montana
Posts: 680
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I am john, i am a toolaholic, and my last tool purchase was on two days ago
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04-06-2008, 01:34 PM
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Pro
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Sure, what you got?
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Auburn Indiana
Posts: 3,893
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I have started the slide down the slippery slope of festool. Their tools are way better, longerlasting, time saving money makers. Worth everything you pay for them. Added bonus they retain 75%+ of their vaule used, easy to sell and buy the newest green and blue to get your fix. I acually put my CT22 and when I had collected 4 Systainers to stack on top I wheeled it next to me in bed. Girl friend got mad and went downstairs and slept, she snores anyways.
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04-06-2008, 03:27 PM
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Pro
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Construction and Remodeling
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 1,689
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Hi I'm Dave and I am a toolaholic. My last tool purchase was over a week ago I am starting to get the shakes I think a new set of Stabila levels will fix that though! God do I love tools!!  
Dave
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04-06-2008, 05:40 PM
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General Contractor
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Class "A" Contractor with "BLD" Classification
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Chesterfiled, VA
Posts: 145
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Last tool purchase for me was 1/2 hour ago
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04-06-2008, 05:57 PM
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Remodeling Professionals
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Remodeling Contractor
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: South Jersey Shore
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Let's just say I'm buying a new 6 x 12 enclosed trailer this week for my addiction........
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04-06-2008, 06:01 PM
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Sharpie
Trade:
Renovation contractor
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Mission B.C.
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Just another addict. I tried to buy a couple tools today but was denied due to the fact the tool shop I needed is closed on Sundays.... . In fact I think I'll change my screen name to TOOLJUNKIE.... 
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04-06-2008, 06:16 PM
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Registered User
Trade:
Finish carpentry
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: So. Vermont
Posts: 18
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Augh,
I just purchased anothe one ... this one was for a friend. Does that count if they'll let me use it? Hey Warner, with Festools new price increase April 1st you might even be able to make money on those Festools.
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04-07-2008, 12:52 AM
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Pro
Trade:
Sure, what you got?
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Auburn Indiana
Posts: 3,893
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Investment tools, Daughters college money, That just makes me want to use them more!
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04-07-2008, 08:37 PM
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Tiling Contractor
Trade:
Tiling
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Harriman, NY (50 miles north of NYC)
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Hello All,
My name is Leslie and I'm a tooloholic as well. I haven't joined a 12 step program for it yet. hehe.
The worst part is justifying the tool to my husband who just rolls his eyes at me every time I get a new tool. He's pretty much given up.
I tell him it's for my business (and it is!) I tell him you must have the right tool for the job (and that's true).
And yes, I too and a catalogoholic. I love to read them, especially when I'm relaxin in my hottub! LOL
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04-07-2008, 08:54 PM
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Carpenter/Finisher
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Carpenter
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Helena, Montana
Posts: 680
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at least you arent married to a tool oholic guy or you two would be screwed
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04-07-2008, 11:49 PM
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Plausible Deniability
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General Contractor
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Lakewood CA.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MALCO.New.York
I will buy a high-quality tool for a job even if it is probably going to be a one-time-thing. As long as the purchase does not make me lose money on the contract. That is the extent of my addiction!
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I resemble that remark...
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