A story to be told

[Blinky Bill]

I recently needed to buy a new blade for my bandsaw and contacted a firm that I had not used before. During the phone call I was asked how many TPI was the blade and had to say that I had dumped the old blade without checking, I then explained that the saw was used mainly to cut the blanks for comfort birds which I make for a hospital in Melbourne, the girl I was speaking with relayed the info. to her boss who in turn suggested a number of teeth that sounded about right and I ordered the blade. When I arrived next day to collect the blade I was amazed when I was handed 2 blades and informed that \"because I was using the saw to make things for a charitable purpose, there was no charge and my money was no good in their store!\" To say that I was blown away would be a major understatement, but how great to find that there are still some really nice people out there. Anyway, as a thankyou, I carved the attached ugly saw sharpener in the hope that it gives them laugh and may become a talking point.
Thanks for looking...........Any and all comments appreciated...
Regards
John

[drhandrich]

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now There is a story we like to hear. wow. thanks for sharing that one.!

[Neil A. Ward]

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John,

Well done! The folks at the store will be blown away as well.

Neil

[joepaulbutler]

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You sent them a Grinner, well done. . .JoeB

[jimp]

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Always a good thing when you hear of a superior merchant!
Great carving, too!

Jim

[Claude]

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Great carving, John, and a nice thank you!

Claude

[Tom Ellis]

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Good on ya John, looks like they are getting the better deal.

Tom

[bwj]

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What a wonderful tribute to you and your work. People like that continue to give us hope for our society. They will certainly enjoy your carving. Very well done! Congratulations! Thanks for sharing your story.

[hstrick46]

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I think there are still more good guys than not. Nice all the way around, John.

[Nomad]

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And what a great story it is! Been under the weather for the past couple days and this post definitely perked me up. Thanks for sharing it. That\'s a top notch company and you are a generous carver. Love the Saw Sharpener which put a smile on my face. Good Karma Blinky!

[uvawyo]

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A wonderful story John and the carving is fair dinkum! That lad is ugly but we all can\'t be pretty.

[northwood bob]

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My hat is off to you Bill as well as the supplier

Bob

[Eddy-Smiles]

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You\'re one of the good guys John! No doubt about it! And that is one ugly fella, that\'s for sure!

[DiLeon]

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Wonderful news, good things happen to good people.

[Blinky Bill]

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Thankyou everyone for your nice words about my ugly Saw Sharpener, I am pleased to say that I took him to his new home today and the folk were very happy with him, the owner insisted that there was a very strong resemblance to his absent brother...lol.... snaps were taken and I enjoyed my visit with these quite special people....Again, thanks to all.
Regards
John