Years ago I wanted a work bench but I didn't want to spend very much money. I told everybody I knew what I was looking for and one of my neighbors dropped off a steel boiler room bolted to 4X4 legs. That was over 45 years ago and I still have that work bench today.
Since that time whenever I want something and don't want to pay retail I just ask lots of people. It always works but sometimes it takes awhile.
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My greatest fear is all of my kids standing around my coffin and talking about "how sensible" dad was.