A Woman and Her Tools

There is something about a woman using power tools that invokes skepticism in the male species. Well let me tell ya, this woman puts power tools on her Christmas list each year. Over the years I have received as gifts or purchased some cool power tools.

This year Santa was listening real good because he brought me this belt sander. Come on now, I know you're jealous but seriously, I couldn't have asked for more. Love It!!!!!This is a chop saw. I bought this after my second bazaar I did. It even cuts miters for corners and framing. I must admit though that I was intimidated to use it at first but with a few short lessons from hubby I was on my way.

Here is a side view of this baby
I have to confess that this saw, {a table saw} does scare me. I usually talk hubby into cutting wood project I need cut on this one. I just know I will forget the blade is running and slice off a finger or worse.

Here is my second sander. The first one is almost completely worn out.The old Black and Decker sander has served me well. It still works but it is louder than heck. I keep it for a back-up.
My cordless drill was one of the first power tools I asked for when I started making things for bazaars. It has served me well also.

My very first power tool was this scroll say from Santa about 11 years ago. This is used for intricate cuts in wood. It works great for small projects like star cutouts or small ornaments.

So there you have my tools of the trade. {My oldest son still has a problem with me taking up so much space in the garage to do my crafts. He thinks that the garage should be the 'guys' space. I told him that when he has his own garage he can make up the rules, until then I will use as much space in my own garage as I want.}

I will be posting upcoming projects that will put all of these great tools great use.