Official Secret Santa Picture Thread

[woodbloke]

plenty of spare time in those long lunch breaks, late starts, early finishes and huge holidays...

Best job I ever had!!

...been there, done that etc. What you forgot to mention Aled was the unremitting stress that the job brings. For me, my current employer provides nearly all the benefits you mention, without the stress - Rob

 

[OPJ]

Well I was gobsmacked to receive this from Secret Santa:

Fantastic design and craftmanship - thank you so much Secret Santa!! And thanks to Ed for arranging all this - a great idea.

Cheers

Gidon

I'm a bit late to this but, I think this toolbox is excellent - well done to whoever made it!! :shock:

I've been looking to make something like this for ages now. I was looking at other ideas where the slots down the side of the box, where they would surely get in the way - why didn't I think of putting them on the ends though?! :roll:

Oh well, another one to add to the New Year's Tuit list.... :wink:

Looking through this thread, I'm now very sorry I chose to ignore the Secret Santa thing this year - certainly won't be making that same mistake in 2009 though! :wink:

 

[Escudo]

Ollie,

If your interested in making a tool tote I recommend a look at Jim Tolpins Toolbox Book. Ed picked up on this, it really is an excellent book covering tool storage, boxes, chests, totes and cabinets. Highly recommended.

I used the book for my inspiration and ideas when I came up with the design for Gidon's present.

This was a fun project to make, and can of course be made to suit and fit your own tools.

Cheers, Tony.

 

[Aled Dafis]

...been there, done that etc. What you forgot to mention Aled was the unremitting stress that the job brings. For me, my current employer provides nearly all the benefits you mention, without the stress - Rob

True Rob, teaching can be stressful, but I'm lucky that I live in rural West Wales, the kids are quite bearable, and thankfully, far less streetwise than in inner city schools.

I'm also lucky to be quite laid back, so much of the stress just passes by me - in fact most of my colleagues describe me as being "horizontal" :roll:

Cheers

Aled

 

[Waka]

Aled

Beautiful plane, having the original I know the work that has gone into this.

So far the SS presents have been exceptional, whether home made or bought it really doesn't matter, as we all know its the thought that counts.
We must also take into account different peoples skill levels and how deep their pockets are.

To me this is not to see who can send the best or most expensive SS, its all about bonding with each other as a forum.

 

[Richard Findley]

Hi all,

Some how the whole Secret Santa thing managed to pass me by!! #-o And I'm sorry it did as the whole think looks to have been a lot of fun with some fantastic gifts. I'm certainly in for this year if it happens!!

Well done everyone

Happy new year,

Richard

 

[gidon]

Well I was gobsmacked to receive this from Secret Santa:

Fantastic design and craftmanship - thank you so much Secret Santa!! And thanks to Ed for arranging all this - a great idea.

Cheers

Gidon

I'm a bit late to this but, I think this toolbox is excellent - well done to whoever made it!! :shock:

I've been looking to make something like this for ages now. I was looking at other ideas where the slots down the side of the box, where they would surely get in the way - why didn't I think of putting them on the ends though?! :roll:

Oh well, another one to add to the New Year's Tuit list.... :wink:

Looking through this thread, I'm now very sorry I chose to ignore the Secret Santa thing this year - certainly won't be making that same mistake in 2009 though! :wink:

Yes all my family have been here over the New Year and have been admiring the tool box!

Cheers

Gidon

 

[wizer]

I ordered that Jim Tolpin Book.

 

[Mr Ed]

Its a great book. I quite often flick through the pictures. even though I've looked at it hundreds of times.

Cheers, Ed

 

[Waka]

Every day I'm poised when the postman arrives hoping that he's got my SS in his bag, nothing through yet, ah well never mind maybe it will be an easter present

I also note that very few people have displayed their SS on this post, come on guys lets all see what you got.

 

[wizer]

I really am disappointed that you haver not received anything Waka, but then xmas is a busy stressful time. I'm sure it'll come soon.

 

[Paul Chapman]

I've no idea whether the gift I sent ever arrived. It was sent by Recorded Delivery in good time so it should have got there. I've PMd the recipient but he's so far not opened the PM - maybe he's away :?

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[gidon]

I've no idea whether the gift I sent ever arrived. It was sent by Recorded Delivery in good time so it should have got there. I've PMd the recipient but he's so far not opened the PM - maybe he's away :?

Cheers :wink:

Paul

Same here Paul - sent Special Delivery day before Christmas Eve and signed for Christmas Eve by someone - perhaps the postman!

Cheers

Gidon

 

[woodbloke]

I sent mine in good time about two weeks before Christmas and I know it arrived...but as it was going to foreign climes, I wonder if customs duty had to be paid? :lol: - Rob

 

[bobscarle]

I am, in one way, pleased to hear that I am not the only one who doesn't know if their present arrived. Mine was sent out in good time, at least I thought so, first class, for Christmas and should have arrived. I have heard nothing. I even PM'd Ed to see if he was keeping track (he isn't before you ask).

It somehow does not feel right to PM my recipient to ask if he had the present. I guess that I will wait patiently along with the rest of you.

Bob

 

[wizer]

I hope these little problems don't marr the scheme for next year. twas fun.

 

[Mr Ed]

It somehow does not feel right to PM my recipient to ask if he had the present. I guess that I will wait patiently along with the rest of you.

I've PM'ed him and await a response.

Other than me constantly chasing everyone via e-mail I'm not sure there is a practical way I could monitor what arrived and what didn't. This scheme relies on the responsible attitude of those participating once I have acted as matchmaker and made the introductions.

Cheers, Ed

 

[big soft moose]

well mine turned up today ( first day back at work) - I got a nice tenon saw, a marking knife , and a strange little square/ T shaped thing (i'm sure its not the makers fault that i dont know what it is) - I suspect it might be a dovetail marker but as ive never had one before I'm not 100% certain

I then managed to leave said gifts at work so I can't post pictures of them - but will do so tommorow.

I also kicked the post office up the posterior about the delivery of the secret santa i sent - they said they would call me back but then didnt (why am i not suprised by that - flipping royal snail) I will chase them up again tommorow

 

[Aled Dafis]

Hi, I've finally got my arse in gear, and photographed Rob's fantastic marking gauge, the fit and fininsh really is of the top drawer. I think it's made fron cherry, and ebony, and probably finished in Rob's favourite Osmo Polyx, I'm sure he'll be along soon to correct me :wink:

Whatever it's made from, it's really good!!

Cheers

Aled

 

[Aled Dafis]

I sent mine in good time about two weeks before Christmas and I know it arrived...but as it was going to foreign climes, I wonder if customs duty had to be paid? :lol: - Rob

Rob

I got away with it this time, but the postman did give me a bit of a ticking off about recieving gifts from "across the border". :wink:

Cheers

Aled