Very cool, what materials will you work with

I don't know what it is, but I know how excited you must be to receive something so thoughtful and useful and tied to something you're passionate about! I'll never forget the fancy sewing machine my DH gave me when the kids were little. Or the red IBM Selectric typewriter he bought for me in 1975 when we first moved way out in the country. I knew no one here, but I had a love of writing.

Have a wonderful time with your Dremel, Dawn!

Awww, that's great. And, isn't it nice when they do understand and buy the right thing. I hope you get lots of enjoyment from it.

Years ago when my mother was building and furnishing dollhouses, I bought her just the Dremel rotary tool with some accessories. It was used over and over again.

Now, you have to come back and share with us what you have made :)

Very cool.

How funny, I used a dremel yesterday for the very first time!

I admire people who can do useful handiwork, I have no manual skills at all.

Can you add horsepower and grunt like Tim Allen used to on Home Improvement? (Just kidding). Enjoy it.

WOW!! I know just how you feel. I used to get things like this in my younger years, too. Larry bought me my own drill years ago. I have a friend that always got diamonds and such. Before I told her what I got I made her promise not to laugh!! I loved getting this type gifts. I have my own bandsaw, drills, drill press and many more. When our oldest daughter got married her new hubby laughed because she had more tools then he did..

How Very Special! On many levels. Hugs for your Guy and Happy Birthday to you!

Very nice! I have a dremel but no work station. I will have to keep it in mind. My DH has always bought me tools for my Dec. birthday and Christmas for the last 30 years. I remember how excited I got one year when he got me an Oxy/Acetylene Torch. I use it for casting, soldering and glass bead making. Like every year, I picked out several things from Harbor Freight Tools this year. Happy Birthday.

Oh that is an awesome gift! I could have really used this when I was making jewelry. I have a dremel and it's a great tool. I will have to suggest my niece get one she has a very good jewelry business going now.

Enjoy your new tool.

Score!!! That is awesome, Happy Birthday DawninCal!!!

Sweet!!!

eld6161, I will be happy to share what I make as long as no one minds. Don't want anyone feeling like I'm obnoxious or pushy about it.

caseynlfd, what sort of project were you working on and did you enjoy using a Dremel?

HaHa, Elmer! There is only one Tim Allen and he's a one of a kind!

susie53, it's just been in the last 10 years, since I started making jewelry, that I've really come to feel comfortable using tools. It's something a lot of people don't expect from a woman. Good for your daughter!

Thank you, nanny98!

caflowerluver, sounds like you have a great set-up. I've done a little bit of torch work, but that's the next thing I'd like to learn in depth. If I ever find a local metalsmithing class in my area, I'll jump at the chance to sign up! I'd love to see examples of your work if you'd like to share photos or if you have a website you could direct me to.

Raven, your are right that Dremels are wonderful tools. I sometimes wonder if there is anything they can't do. I imagine your niece would really enjoy using one when creating her jewelry designs. I'd also love to see her work if there is a way to share it. Congratulations to her on her successful business; it's not an easy thing to accomplish as jewelry is such a saturated market.

Thank you lukkiirish and kathy - really appreciate all of the birthday wishes!

Happy, happy birthday! I love it when spouses give gifts that the recipient really wants, or can use to make their life better. (I love getting kitcheny items!) LOL

My senior neighbour lady who lives below us is a wonderful wood carver and has dremel tools, bits of all sizes, awls, etc etc in her spare bedroom/workshop. It's always fun to see the latest project she's working on.

That is a nice gift, glad you can use and enjoy it. You are fortunate to have a husband that buys you gifts.

Sue

Fancy! Good for U!

How great is that!! Happy Birthday, and good on your DH for getting you the perfect gift! Enjoy many days using it & smiling.

Thank you, Jasdip! It is fun to watch someone work with tools when they are good at what they are doing.

Thank you, Marilyn Sue! We don't exchange gifts for every occasion but sometimes one of us know the other would like something and a birthday or Christmas is coming and it works out perfectly.

Thank you so much, nicole and OutsidePlaying! I will put it to good use!

Love it! I'm a tool lover too. For my birthday last week, I asked for and received a Kreg jig. Took it out of the box, admired it and put it back in. It will just have to wait till after the Holidays. Enjoy.

How thoughtful of your hubby! Happy birthday! I would love to see some of your finished products. I don't have a creative bone in my body, I'm always jealous of people who are artistic.

boops, I had to Google a Kreg jig. Looks like a fun new toy/tool. Don't know about you, but I would find it so hard to wait until after the holidays to use it!

sleeperblues, thank you for the birthday wishes. Would it be ok to start a new thread with finished jewelry photos? I'm new here and don't want to break any rules or forum etiquette. I also don't want to be annoying! :-)

That is a wonderful gift, Dawn! And a belated Happy Birthday to you!

Another tool lover here. One of the very best gifts I ever received for Mother's Day was a band saw I had been wanting. Apparently the salesman where my son bought it was almost in shock, said he'd never, in all his decades of selling tools, ever sold a band saw for a Mother's Day gift! I don't remember what my son said he replied to that, but we all had a good laugh over it.

I love my Dremel, too. That work station looks very handy! ! !

Rusty

Thank you, Rusty! Love the band saw story and am so pleased to learn how many of you ladies love tools! The local ACE hardware carries pink hammers - I've often thought about adding one to my tool collection.

boops2012, the Kreg Jig infomercial fascinates me. What do you plan to make with yours?