How good is the dollar at the moment.

[Lillian]

Jay, I didn't realize you were so close. I'm in Federal Way at night and Everett during the week days.

[woodrat]

I just took the opportunity of the high A$ to get something that was really expensive at US$0.60 and that is Stewmac guitar Vise. I have wanted one for years but being cast iron the postage was a KILLER at previous lower levels of the A dollar. Even now the postage was about $133 AU but I bought other things too so that and the good exchange rate softened the postage on the cast iron.

John

[kiwigeo]

Im waiting for the dollar to go even higher...when it does......I think I might buy America!!

[Nick]

Im waiting for the dollar to go even higher...when it does......I think I might buy America!!

Why not! You've already got most of their decent wood

[Bob Connor]

I just took the opportunity of the high A$ to get something that was really expensive at US$0.60 and that is Stewmac guitar Vise. I have wanted one for years but being cast iron the postage was a KILLER at previous lower levels of the A dollar. Even now the postage was about $133 AU but I bought other things too so that and the good exchange rate softened the postage on the cast iron.

John

I've always wanted one of those vices John. Hmmmm

[Nick]

I just took the opportunity of the high A$ to get something that was really expensive at US$0.60 and that is Stewmac guitar Vise. I have wanted one for years but being cast iron the postage was a KILLER at previous lower levels of the A dollar. Even now the postage was about $133 AU but I bought other things too so that and the good exchange rate softened the postage on the cast iron.

John

I've always wanted one of those vices John. Hmmmm

All round to John's place to use his new vise

[woodrat]

I do have other Vices ...but I wanted another one.

[jeffhigh]

I do have other Vices ...but I wanted another one.

What, besides the usual gambling, smoking, drinking and wild women?

[woodrat]

...no for holding ...other things!

[Dominic]

Hey, I just went to Stew Mac for a few things and when I converted to AUD the price went down rather than up.
How cool is that?
Dom

[kiwigeo]

Thats definitely cool.....

[Kim]

[woodrat]

I got my new vice...wonderful to hold tapered necks that used to be a pain to try and hold.

Its very well made (in Taiwan) with proper acme thread as the working threads on both the hold down and the vice so should last a lifetime (or two). It is very heavy as well...hence the postage cost but with help from the Aussie dollar made it more affordable.

[Richard]

Looks like I did the silly thing and spent my play money on visiting the US (got back on Friday) instead of buying toys... just need this dollar to hold our for a few months and I can hopefully make some extravagant purchases!

[Bob Connor]

From all reports the dollar will remain around it's current level for a while Richard.

[jayluthier]

Hey Lillian,, hello to fellow northwest woodworker. I retired from IBM in '07 and move from Bellevue to Port Townsend.
small world,

Jay

[rocket]

Got laid off from my job on Friday last, thought i'd better tighten the belt a bit, start a new job on Wed. so splurged a bit on stuff from stumac while it's a bit cheaper. just lovin it!!!
Cheers ,,, Rod.

[Dominic]

Hey Woodrat, these vices are great. One of the first things I got was the Stew Mac Vice. I just love it, wouldn't be without it. Could not imagine doing a neck without one. So fast and smooth to adjust. I didn't get quite the same favourable exchange rate as you though.
Cheers
Dom