I love tools.
I should say, I love the thought of tools. The idea of owning quality tools, and having the right tool to do a job is very appealing to me. As is the thought of having those tools perfectly organized.
The reality is, and I suspect for most other people too, my tools are not complete sets, are not always of a higher than average quality, and certainly not organized. Although I am trying.
Over the years, I have collected a hodge podge of tools, from different manufacturers, used in different industries, and regular 'house-brand' tools. Most of which are more than adequate for my needs or skills. It took me a long time to stop using screwdrivers as prying tools, and some of my tools show signs of abuse and neglect. I try not to do that anymore.
Part of the problem is I don't have the money to spend willy-nilly on tools, buying only the best and buying proper toolboxes and storage solutions for them. I would love to do that, but finances don't allow that kind of extravagence.
Along with that, I don't really work with tools all day long; my lifestyle tends to lean more towards cerebral/couch potato than an active one. So, if I am being brutally realistic, I don't really need a lot of high quality tools.
However, dreams are seductive. I enjoy tools catalogs, dreaming about making things that I don't have the skills or desire to make. But, I could, if I just had that man cave/workshop that was perfectly organized and stuffed with quality tools.
Sometimes, the dream is enough.
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