Popular Post rodger. 1117 Posted February 1, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Had a rough day yesterday, and needed to clear my head. Went out to the shop and made a cutting board - felt a lot better afterward! Just going through the process of making an easy project was just what I needed to shake it off. You guys ever do this? 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post bleedinblue 1226 Posted February 1, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Hell, I think it's why I do any woodworking. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post ClassAct 267 Posted February 1, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Don't have a shop nearby, but the next best thing is reading woodworking magazines or going over construction details in my head. It's like going to my happy place. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post TerryMcK 1676 Posted February 1, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 All the time. Working all day staring at a computer screen makes me want to get into the shop. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post treeslayer 3407 Posted February 1, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 all the time, just made two cutting boards this AM, or i'll try a woodworking joint i've never done before just for practice, make a small toy for the grandkids. i usually do this stuff between projects while i'm drawing out the plans for the next big job. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post BonPacific 548 Posted February 1, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Oh yeah. Getting out to the shop is one of the best ways for me to break out of a funk. The usual problem is ginning up the motivation to do anything once your at that low-point. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chet 5000 Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 I don't have a J-O-B to recover from anymore but there are still times when it is the place to be. Sometimes if there isn't a project going on I might go out and use a hand plane on a scrap of wood or maybe sharpen a couple of chisels or plane iron that needs attention. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post RichardA 5104 Posted February 1, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 I'm retired, and find I go to the shop as much as I go to my wife. Both good places to go! 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Immortan D 1767 Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Yes, woodworking is good therapy. That and fishing. I like fishing a bit more because I can have a few more drinks without risk of losing a body part lol. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
logos 93 Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 I see the shop as my sanctuary. It has been a good place to tune up my self and attitude when it's getting out of balance. When I'm stressed I rarely do anything complicated. Usually I clean the shop, sort wood and do some shop maintenance. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post gee-dub 3610 Posted February 1, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 1 hour ago, logos said: I see the shop as my sanctuary. It has been a good place to tune up my self and attitude when it's getting out of balance. When I'm stressed I rarely do anything complicated. Usually I clean the shop, sort wood and do some shop maintenance. Logos and I are of like mind. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ronn W 1628 Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 I am in therapy quite often. The lady across the street pulls out of her lawn by hand. I head for the shop. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
prov163 698 Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 I have a stressful job so my shop time is absolutely therapeutic. My wife has a job that requires she be at work around 5 AM so she goes to bed about 9PM. Next 2+ hours are in the shop with tunes playing. Doesn't matter whether I'm working on a project, cleaning or doing shop maintenance, it really helps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rodger. 1117 Posted February 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Great responses guys! Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post MattF 399 Posted February 2, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Has anyone figured out a way to get a prescription Sawstop? Pretty sure I can swing the $10 copay. 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CandorLush 282 Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Took my BP twice this morning and it was ~138/101. Spent a few minutes picturing the next steps in my build and what all I had left Took it twice more, 119/93 Sounds like therapy to me 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ncfowler 114 Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 just being able to go to the shop, and do noting, maybe build a fire in the stove, fiddle around, you could find me just sitting at my bench and doodling, smoking a cigar, or my pipe, or even playing a cigar box guitar, 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HLK 1 Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 I signed up for this site because of your comment, which I understand. I developed medical problems ten years ago, after I retired. I often wonder how I’d cope without woodworking. Unfortunately, that will happen in the near future. But, for now, woodworking is a blessing. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark J 2289 Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 Don't know how I missed this post when it was fresh, but sometimes I just go to my shop and sit. Maybe half an hour, maybe more. Sometimes I put the air filter on high just to block out the world. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Isaac 671 Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 On 2/1/2017 at 4:34 PM, Ronn W said: I am in therapy quite often. The lady across the street pulls out of her lawn by hand. I head for the shop. I was battling some "creeping charlie" weed and did that. It certainly is work, but it is kind of therapeutic, in much the same way that cutting the grass itself it therapeutic. There is something nice above seeing your progress clearly delineated by the lines of cut and yet-to-be cut grass. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Isaac 671 Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 28 minutes ago, Mark J said: Don't know how I missed this post when it was fresh, but sometimes I just go to my shop and sit. Maybe half an hour, maybe more. Sometimes I put the air filter on high just to block out the world. Also, I can relate to that. Just being in there, cleaning and organizing is a good feeling, and it gets me more motivated to return and do something bigger the next time around. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
woodbutcher74 408 Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 Every morning I go out to my shop and just look around and kind of plan out my next move on a project or figure out what needs to be done. It gives some motivation to go to work and get it over with so I can come home and get in the shop. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve B Anderson 179 Posted August 16, 2018 Report Share Posted August 16, 2018 I find woodworking very relaxing. Most days I can’t wait to get home and work in the shop. I especially enjoy operations that require hand tools. When I’m doing chisel work the world just goes away for a few hours. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
curlyoak 867 Posted August 16, 2018 Report Share Posted August 16, 2018 Woodworking is my oxygen. I'll die without it. My other passion is my orchid collection. When I am around beautiful things I am at peace. And beautiful things put a smile on my face. My current goals are to stay above ground, get nutrition, and keep a grin on my face. Woodworking and orchid growing make that happen with a bonus! recent bloom... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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