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$100 Challenge - WaterlooMarc - 12-24-2016

$100 gift card. What would pick up?


RE: $100 Challenge - jaustin - 12-24-2016

Amazon


RE: $100 Challenge - Steve N - 12-24-2016

$$$$$$ CASH $$$$$$

Is King. I think they still have those envelopes at the banks for free
Big Grin


RE: $100 Challenge - BloomingtonMike - 12-24-2016

Husky xact mats for truck.


RE: $100 Challenge - Duane N - 12-24-2016

If it can be converted to cash in some way I would donate it to the Disabled American Veterans.


RE: $100 Challenge - BrokenOlMarine - 12-24-2016

How to books of some sort, or videos of same. Can't work in the shop for a few more months, but reading about woodworking projects or techniques I can look forward to really helps pass the time while I heal. If I keep bugging the wife... I won't live to see spring!


RE: $100 Challenge - cvillewood - 12-24-2016

What's the question? OP, please reread your post and clarify.


RE: $100 Challenge - WaterlooMarc - 12-24-2016

Sorry, I was just curious what you would do if given a $100. To me it's a tough call. It's enough money that I feel compelled not to just spend it on consumables (glue, sandpaper etc.) yet it's not really enough to buy much with.

Sorry for the confusion.


RE: $100 Challenge - mdhills - 12-24-2016

Is this just for fun, or are you researching for yourself?

If looking to convert a $100 card/cash into a memorable tool gift, I'd try to choose a nice tool that would get used and remembered when it was:
  - chisel (paring, fishtail, etc.)
  - layout item (starrett double square or divider, woodpeckers something-or-other)
  - LV or LN apron plane (or other block plane)

Key lumber for a small project is another idea.

Matthew


RE: $100 Challenge - toolmiser - 12-24-2016

I would buy something of high quality that might be handed down to a generation or two.  Maybe from the Lee Valley catalog.