Roger Thornhill
Some irascible old curmudgeon
I was getting ready to reload some ammunition, and discovered the 'wall-wart' for my digital powder scale had failed. Luckily, I still had the old 'balance-beam' manual scale I started with many years ago. This made me realize how many electric tools we use every day, without thinking of the consequences if the power goes out.
Do you have good, sharp handsaws for cutting boards? How about a bowsaw or large crosscut saw for logs? A brace and bits? Breast drill? "Yankee' push drill? Hacksaw frame and extra blade assortment? Sanding blocks? Planes? 'Eggbeater' hand mixers? Sad irons? Washboards? Clothesline and pins? The list goes on and on.
I'm heading to the basement now to see what I still have, what needs to be refurbished, and what needs to be added. They got a lot done in the 1880s, but only if they had the correct tools.
By the way, there are a bunch of very nice old non-electric powder scales on eBay for only 25 or 30 bucks. You might consider adding one to your stores if you don't already have one. (Make sure all the parts are included.)
Do you have good, sharp handsaws for cutting boards? How about a bowsaw or large crosscut saw for logs? A brace and bits? Breast drill? "Yankee' push drill? Hacksaw frame and extra blade assortment? Sanding blocks? Planes? 'Eggbeater' hand mixers? Sad irons? Washboards? Clothesline and pins? The list goes on and on.
I'm heading to the basement now to see what I still have, what needs to be refurbished, and what needs to be added. They got a lot done in the 1880s, but only if they had the correct tools.
By the way, there are a bunch of very nice old non-electric powder scales on eBay for only 25 or 30 bucks. You might consider adding one to your stores if you don't already have one. (Make sure all the parts are included.)