*groan* Yeah, I'm the somewhat umm... proud? owner of a "Tool Shop" drill press and a "Duracraft" plunge router after last year. Definately not what I would have chosen- but she did try, and I've gotten some limited use out of both. So, this year I did what I used to do with my parents- only ask for one thing, very specific, and tell them that if they can't find it, can't afford it or just don't want to give me it, I'll just take a gift card! (this year, it was this bad boy here-
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