lighting :- LED workshop lamps like this:
example LED shop light. it's 3200 lumens, something around or above that is great. i will probable eventually install at least 4 of these in my workroom/garage so don't worry about duplicating.
- LED portable work light like this:
example work light. this one is super bright, which would be awesome for welding etc. additional lamps would not need to be as bright. again, just an example.
tools, etc :- 6 point deep socket set, standard and/or metric
- a quality wire stripper
- storage box(es) for nuts, bolts, screws etc
- Craftsman-style tool drawers. would like some to be deeper to fit tools like a grinder, drill, etc
- 25' 12-gague extension cord
- sliding compound miter saw (it's a christmas list, after all)
gloves : (generally size L)
- fire glove to stick my hand into fire
- fingerless gloves in grey or black (not for fire)
- medium weight gloves for fall/winter that have something grippy on the palm side, in black
- work gloves leather or synthetic leather for working, any color
- motorcycle gloves for summer, black, preferably with padding or gel in the palm, leather, some syntehtic is ok
- motorcycle gloves for fall (not puffy cold weather gloves), black, preferably with padding/gel palm, leather
unless you get a great deal don't bother buying Harley Davidson gloves, they are usually way overpriced comparatively
clothing, etc :- Duluth Trading Company Men's Woolly Rhino Brimmed Cap in grey or black size M/L (promo code T16PC6 might get you 20% off) or similar
- kind of heavy black cotton high neck zip up cardigan to replace my aging one
- up-to-the-knee warm socks for boot wearing in winter and sledding etc.
- duck (or similar material, Carhartt-type) vest that zips all the way to the neck, black, L or L tall
- i like minimalistic, utilitarian clothes...you probably have figured out already. M or L in shirts.
- black Ironman-type everyday watch
- new duct tape or similarly cool wallet with a hole in it to which one can attach a chain
music, etc :cd/vinyl
- great old blues piano, Champion Jack Dupree or something
- Clutch -
Psychic Warfare- Melvins-
The Maggot,
Eggnog,
(a) Senile Animal- George Winston -
Harmonica Solos,
The Music of Vince Guaraldi, volumes I & 2- Vince Guaraldi-
Vince Guaraldi and the lost cues from the "Charlie Brown" television Specials vol. 1 (and 2?)- Tony Bennett -
A Swingin' Christmas Featuring The Count Basie Big Band- old black man music
- other cool music
- decent in-ear headphones for working out. something with actual bass.
- nylon string acoustic guitar
- Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 home recording interface or equivalent
- Digitech whammy guitar pedal (get it off craigslist and DON'T pay what they're asking; you can get it cheaper)
