Tools For Christmas?

 If you're a regular reader of this blog, I hope you received at least one tool for Christmas, and I don't mean that one asshole relative coming over for dinner.  I suppose even a software tool would count.  So would a 3D printer, or just a hammer if it's a hammer you need and appreciate.

 Santa brought me two things I needed/wanted, both PPE; a pair of MIG welding gloves to replace the ones I wore *, and a pair of leather welding spats to cover boots and lower pants legs.  I really need those when I'm welding at higher currents.  Sometimes the spatter seems as bad as welding stick. :)

 So those were welcome indeed.  Also welcome was a high grade (Tripp Lite), steel cased, isolated outlet, RFI filtered, surge arresting, outlet box.  ie; ISO-BAR 6.  These units are very nice indeed, and this one  will go straight into the 3D printing lab/bench.

 And I got another present which I shant detail, because it's prurient / naughty and thus not suited for this blog.  So there.  Yes I know I frequently curse in my "family-safe" blog.  Shaddup. ;P

 Might not seem like much, but we're kinda broke.  The good news is, we're not really into the crass commercialism of the season.  We prefer giving things which are thoughtful and appropriate to the person, not expensive.

 Merry Christmas, and new tool wishes to all of you.
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* pro tip: MIG welding gloves at the welding store are fifty bucks.
   The EXACT SAME gloves are sold in gardening shops as "rose
   gauntlets" for twenty-five bucks.  I like the "MUD" brand.
   You're welcome. ^_^