My NW Indiana and More: November 2020

Saturday, November 21, 2020

My Drill Index Is Full

Is it a big thing that my Drill Index Is Full? Heck yes. I bought the empty index in the early '70s. I could not afford a filled index. I bought drills as I needed them and put them in. Some I broke and did not replace, or at least until the next time I needed that size. So my hodgepodge of a drill set kept me going all of these years until a couple weeks ago when I needed a drill that I did not have. I made do, which bothered me. I am a Quality Manager amongst other titles. So there is no room for just "good enough".

So I put a shout out on Facebook knowing my bride would see it, and wrote "all I need for Christmas is my drill index filled with the missing bits". Well, people replied from "what do you need" to "if I put them back after I would have them".

Then, THEN, David Mueller replied "how many do you want"? Dave is the proprietor of Paul Henry's Art Gallery, which was converted from a previous family business P.H. Mueller Sons Hardware (opened 1887, moved to current location 1902). This place is an institution to us, located in Hammond, Indiana. It is a gem. Though today it operates primarily as an art gallery and a gathering point for local musicians on Thursday nights (all acoustic, and currently virtual), the hardware is still there to be sold. I mean the old time rugged cobalt tip drill bits, repair parts for Cresent wrenches (and others), and a heck of a lot more.

Aircraft builders!!!!! . . . he has some stock in high speed #30 drills old school American made!!!!

So, David helped me complete my index with the ten missing drills I needed. My bride bought me a 1/16" bit that David did not have, so my bride's Christmas shopping for me is done. (Many of the very small drill bits have been sold to hobbyist.)

Don't let the above photograph full you. The 1/2" is a short drill I bought special for a tight spot, with a 1/4" shank. It is there. You just do not see it sticking out like the wrest. I may one day update that to a classic all American cobalt tip drill from David's store.

Here are some photographs of Paul Henry's. If you have never been there you should go. Spend some money. Shop local, shop often, shop small!!!

Paul Henry's Art Gallery

416 Sibley St.

Hammond, IN 46329

(219) 678-5015

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Saturday, November 7, 2020

Like Music? They Have Your Vinyl . . .

Music crosses society, as bridges, so that we can get to know one another. Some bridges you may not care to cross, like me when it comes to country and opera. Yet, the bridge is still there should I want to cross.

For some, music is very important to them, in their bones. Those people form bands, decide to be a singer, a teacher, song writer, journalist, conductor, maker of instruments, a broadcaster. Then there are those who want to support, promote, to keep in the forefront, reaching out to new artists and becoming friends with both old and new.

One person of character forwarding our music interests is Tom Lounges, host of Midwest Beat NPR Lakeshore Public Radio 89.1 FM, owner of Tom Lounges Entertainment, LLC, and of his recent project Tom Lounges' Record Bin in Hobart, and a new store opening in Michigan City, Indiana.

This weekend is the Grand Opening of the latest Tom Lounges' Record Bin, in Michigan City. It has vinyl, a stage, vinyl, a floor you can dance on, vinyl, hippie clothing, vinyl, t-shirts and gifts, and believe it or not I think it has vinyl.

Tom's motivation from my point of view is to keep music alive, not just for himself, for all of us. He is full in. When you are full in, you also need diversions. His diversion is supporting animal shelters by producing and hosting fund raisers. He has met many music celebrities over the years, and has their autographs on posters, album covers, you name it. He will donate his collection once and a while to help raise money at these fundraisers. Giving back to what is important to him, what celebrities gave him.

Here are some photographs I took at the grand opening location in Michigan City, and some surrounding photographs outside. While I was there I was able to watch Lauren Dukes on stage, backed with a band with a couple people I know. Bought a Chase album as well.

Please note, the Record Bin requires that you wear a mask, and Gloves while touching an products and face coverings. They will provide latex free, powder free gloves to those who want to brows the products.