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My woodworking and carpentry skills are virtually non-existent. I found a way to make a bench that has worked for me. If you know the location you want it, and it's not going to be moved; Nail or screw(preferable in mho) a 2x4 to the wall at the height you want and start from there. Cut the length legs you want, and cut some pieces to attach the legs to the wall. Do that for the length of table you want and you have the base you need. I planned on a lot of weight on my first work table, so I did legs every 16". A bit overbuilt, but I liked it. Now you should have a frame ready for the top. Use your material of choice, cut before attaching to the frame( I found that easier.) It may not be an exact fit, but who cares. It's a work table. If you are concerned about weight, double the top. Not really necessary in most cases, but I had some free leftovers from a workshop build my father-in-law did. So I went a bit overboard. There you are. You just built a bench. Even if you don't attach it to a wall, use the wall as a temporary brace to get started with. Yes, a bit oversimplified and not really good directions. But between u-tube vids and plain old ingenuity...you can do it. I did, so you can bet it's not that hard. Good luck with the project. And that Amazon kit you got should give you basics as well. It's not hard. I did it.

AND....for what it's worth...I made a decent find yesterday. Visited a local shop and found a few items that came in on a trade. Several I liked, but one I just kept coming back to. Found what appears to be a pristine, unfired S&W Model 915. Looks like new, box is like new, all items included from Smith...papers and plastic chamber plug. Paid a fair price for it. Not a great steal, but for what it is, I think I did ok on it.

The Security Six was, and still is a classic Ruger. Very good pistols.

No, but I like the look, and the hammer.

Gotta have one for each hand.

GREAT!!!

I have 2. Not a fanatic, just worked out that way. But nice little pistols. Not really for long range shooting, but at 10 yards isn't bad. Of course not intended for that, more for close range...5-7 yards and closer. Mine have the ribbed rubber grips making them easier to hold, and absorb the recoil. 38 special rounds comfortable to shoot, P+ not so much. If what you looked at, check to see if +P rated. Good price? Get it. Great house gun, and carry for just getting into carry. I say this because most people will not stop at the Taurus. Smiths and Rugers soon follow.

Two rounds? I'm not familiar with that, but many things have happened since my days of therapy. Still in prayer for you. I'm sure the Lord will consider those of a hopeless sinner for a good family.

I hold you and Brian in prayer. Cancer is terrible. A curse upon all. The victim and the family. I know from way too much experience, Fortyfive. You've mentioned a stem cell transplant. Is it collecting cells from Brian's blood, or another type? Stem cells were harvested from my blood in 2009 and reintroduced after High Dose Chemo. I was fortunate to have an engraftment within about 2 weeks.

WOW!!! That is amazing.

OUCH! That's painful to see.

A lot of spit and polish, more woodworking on the grips, and that will be a good one! But time...a lot of time. At least it would be for me.

I haven't needed to fuel up yet, so I haven't seen anything. But my wife mentioned that when she came home last night. I told just to grin and bear it. Not like we're going to be able to do anything about it. I'd hoped to replace my 31/32 year old 1988 Chevy PU this spring with something a bit newer, and in a bit better shape. Foolishly, I'm wanting something with 4WD capability. Maybe a Tahoe or Expedition in the 2008-10 range. That expectation may have to change. We just paid a monster vet bill for our Border Collie/Aussie, Molly. That took a very large portion of the allocated money for a vehicle. Sorry, a bit off track there. Anyway, gas prices over the last 2 decades have been up and down. I've adjusted, very grudgingly, to them; and also changed my driving habits. No longer just hop in the car and sightsee like we once did. Hurts the pocket of an old retiree.

I confess to doing a somewhat similar thing. I have shot pistols since I was 18. Damn! I just realized how long that has been. And it's a darn long time. Anyway, I have a lot of experience with pistols, and I'd say I was competent. Not great, but competent. I did however, show up for my class with a brand new Sig 40. Just got it and hadn't shot it. Cleaned and dryfired it a bit, but nothing else. No matter how good or bad I, or anyone else might be. I think that was a bad idea.

FWIW, I have a first year of release LCP. Bought it at Specialty Arms and ended up with the laser package on it before I walked out the door. Paid way, way too much for it, in comparison with todays pricing; but have to say it has been dependable. I used to run several mags thru it on each range trip. I really liked mine with some of the PRIV Partisan(?) loads. A little hotter than US ammo, but shot well and had a nice bark to it. But since I became a Shield junky, the LCP has a home in one of my hideouts. Guess I should take it out and at least change the ammo in it.

Lord...that could have been me! Chubby cheeks and all. lol

Ditto. Jeff Walle..

Yes, I was at Bellshire Hardware a week ago and had a nervous, twitchy fit of a Saint Pistol. It was gorgeous. PSA has had some good buys on these. Just for kicks/stupidity, I got one of the 4" uppers and put it away.

We inherited a couple of huge boxes of stamps from my wife's great aunt. Thought we were rich. Found pretty much what you did. So greatly disappointed.

I like it! I just might have to make up a few myself.

First, I am the one and only, the original, broken mold edition. Thank the Lord for that! One is far, far enough. Secondly, I did see the Tisas BHP clone mentioned a while back, a would have liked to try one. But not at 5 bills plus. Might get a chance sometime.

I got a bunch of Elvira, Mistress of the Dark calendars. My wife hates them. lol

Me too, brother. Done so many stupid things. I can't believe God has left me here. Thankful prayer for you all.

Diecast muscle cars. Any make or model that attracts me. I have 2 Glass display cases I bought when we moved here. 6' tall 42" wide and 12" deep. Had 4 glass shelves in it origionally, now each has 8 shelves. I have approximately 150 cars in the two. But at least double that still boxed.

Loved that song. Many memories from it. Of course I was a big fan also, but not so much when Wynonna went out alone. But I feel that almost all music must evoke a memory or feeling to appeal to me. Perhaps that's why I can relate to almost all music. In my car now, I have Dean Martin, Warren Zevon, NGDB, some rockabilly Big Band swing, and and some Meatloaf. I think that about covers it. I do get strange looks from my wife over it though. Only about a third of my musical tastes appeal to her. Just remembered...there are 2 Webb Wilder discs as well.