Good Day ....Bad Day

The spot in hell for tool thieves is even hotter than the one for those that burn figured timber. I hope you have a better insurance experience than Mot, or get your tools back. Sorry to here about this.

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

sorry to hear that . probably some crackhead. and now they know whats in your shop they may be back for another ” fix ’ . BETTER LOCK IT DOWN TIGHT

Bob, that’s awful. I’m very sorry to hear it. It’s too bad that people can’t be trusted.

I am glad to hear that the time with your family was good!

-- Coffee is best with a fine layer of sawdust on top. -- http://www.north40custom.com

Yeah, I wouldn’t be surprised if they try again in the future, really sorry to hear that.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

Oh, Bob, that’s awful. Maybe one of your neighbors saw something that you can report to the police and get the lowlife. Did you have your social engraved on the items stolen? That just makes me sick. I hope that nothing else turns up missing.

-- Forget the health food, I need all the preservatives I can get !

After losing more than 80K worth of stuff in a robbery this summer, I feel your pain, brother Babcock! I think they should be run off a 2 story building. I don’t give a crap what their reasoning for the theft is, or what liberal wiener wants to pat them on the head, take them to their bosom and rehabilitate them.

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

I WOULD NOT RECOMEND ENGRAVING YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY # ON YOUR TOOLS . BAD ENUFF THEY GOT YOUR TOOLS . DONT HAND THEM YOUR SOCIAL FOR A BONUS YOUR LIFE COULD REALLY GO DOWN THE TOILET !

Bob, that is bad news. I would check the pawn shops in your area in the next day or two. If you have any serial numbers and a police report they will have to return your tools. Most people that steal tools don’t have enough sense to use them – so they are probably going to sell the or hock them. Well, I think I’m going to go out and lock my shop.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

Sorry to hear that.

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

That sucks Bob. I had a bunch of stuff nicked from my garage/shop couple of years back (had left it open overnight), quite the kick in the guts. I did end up replacing the stuff I lost with even nicer gear but I hate the thought of em rummaging around while I slept. I’d tar and feather em, and I’m one of those liberal wieners Mot can’t stand :)

-- I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso

Well I am going out to check my shop, I do have an alarm system however I like to make sure it is on and locked. Sorry to here of your loss, my truck has been broken into and I have lost power tools.

-- Ron Central, CA

That is a big bummer ! Probably some local kid snooping around in your yard.

I’ve had tools stolen in the past, but that is another story. Never a good feeling.

-- ..... art for lifes sake

Bob -

I am so sorry to hear this news. I hope you are able to make some recovery of your tools.

David

-- http://foldingrule.blogspot.com

Sorry to hear it Bob. I’ve got 2 300Watt security lights on my workshop and a big dog. But it doesn’t make you feel any safer.

Sorry for your loss.

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

Happy Thanksgiving… I guess it was the “giving” part they heard you say.
That just sucks. Bad enough that they go onto your property and then take stuff that you have worked hard to get but to do it on a day of celebration and “community”.... insult to injury :(

Isn’t your work area tucked away in your backyard all safe and sound???
and do be prepared for the ‘return trip”.

When I facilitated programs at a correctional centre, yes, Tom, I’m one of those: let’s fix them! (Cause you know, when they come out they could be your neighbours!)
Anyway, during a discussion of “what do want to achieve in life” they talked about wanting the same things everyone else does. And then a young kid said that he steals it from stores—oh I’m sorry, he said that he “takes” it from stores. He said that it is not stealing because it’s just a store and they have insurance for that kind of stuff and that he never ever hurt anyone during a break-in. The other members in the group were quick to point out that the owner of the store was definitely hurt by it. Anyway, I just found it fascinating to hear the “thinking” behind the rationales. Bizarre. (oh, and another guy once said: “It’s not stealing if it’s under a dollar and if you don’t get get caught.”) And now we know.

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Man that sucks. Reminds me of one morning taking off in my truck and the tool box lid flew open. Thats because the thief didnt close it back good! Makes for a very bad day for sure.

-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""

Bob, I am so sorry. I also have stories about such sucky situations. You just got to not let it change your life too much.

Steve

-- Stevethepeeve -- I'm no rocket surgeon

Bob, sorry to hear about your luck. I’ll tell you what if your insurance doesn’t cover your tools let me know what all was missing and if I have any of them I can spare or things that I don’t use I’ll send them to you. I guess you can almost call me a LJ insurance man. LOL! That’s the least I can do!

-- " All Things At First Appear Difficult"

Those that steal definitely have a different way of thinking than the rest of us. It is such a violation when something like this happens. Fortunately for me, when my garage was looted, they literally climbed over my tablesaw and router table past 3 routers, 2 drills and a nail gun to get to a $70 bicycle.

-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.

Bob,

Sorry to learn of your misfortune.

Incidents like this make us change how we live. We have to lock our doors, I don’t like leaving my garage door open unless I am actually working in or near the garage.

Keep your family safe and secure your shop.

Dalec

That sucks Bob – if anything tho, you’ve at least got me thinking about the security of our shop as well

-- The Gnarly Wood Shoppe

Sorry. Just be thankful for the items not taken and the fact that no harm came to the family..

-- Rob (A) Waxahachie,TX

Thats a bummer…sorry to hear that Bob

-- Women love me.....trees fear me

When I remodeled 2 years ago I had motion sensor lights and a cctv system installed all the way around my house and I live in a small community, this is after I had my boat stripped in my back yard, all electronics and trolling motor ripped off and a trailer to haul it all away. A few thousand dollar lesson. The cops think it was a transient from a nearby city that had already left the state. Could’nt get any of it back through insurance, just a good, hard lesson. Sorry to hear the same thing happen to you, Bob. You might keep an eye on Craigslist in your area, or any little newspapers that are printed locally. It does sound like some lazy bugger that would’nt know how to use them.

-- Mike. Profisher50@yahoo.com

Hay Bob, thanks for reminding me to double check my doors at night. You never know who’s driving by and just happens to want your stuff. My shop is in my garage and I never leave the doors open so people can seen in for that very reason.

-- Wayne, Tennessee Mallard Design

Aaaarrgh. This is such a drag to hear. Like everyone else, I hope you can somehow recover the items.

-- Jeff, St. Paul, MN

If you have any inkling of which neighborhood-kid got-your-stuff, I’d knock on their front door.

Ask them if they know what might have happened.

You might be surprised at what you might hear.

It may be lying next to some barn somewhere.

Kids sometime take stuff and not know what to do with it.

-- ..... art for lifes sake

No suspects unfortunately. I live in a fairly rural area and while this stuff does happen, it’s infrequent. Seems to have been a rash of it lately though. Not sure exactly when it happened. Could have been any time in the last week

Thankfully I haven’t found anything else missing. Probably kids. They grabbed the shiniest things in the shop they could carry and ran. I’m just happy they didn’t take any of my fathers old tools. Those I can’t replace. Not that are worth anything other than sentimental value.

In addition to some heavy iron for the door locks I’ve installed an infrared motion activated cam. The door is also alarmed for good measure. I’ll leave the exterior lights on from now on as well. No more horses leaving this barn!

-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org

I can not even begin to imagine how angry I would be. Sorry to hear this happened to you Bob.

-- I've cut that board three times and it's still too short!

I’ve been watching craigslist and such…Nothing yet. Most likely some kids. There is always a bump up in these kinds of things when the kids are on vacation.

-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org