Cornpatch Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 My favorite smell comes into the shop from the kitchen. The smell of the wife baking fresh homemade chocolate chip cookies. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Harry, you mentioned napalm perhaps jokingly perhaps not, but if I smell burnt jet fuel, I am instantly transported back to the flight line. It's a line from "Apocalypse Now"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale W. Verts Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I love the smell of Jack Nicholson in the morning... Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR JAY Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I spent 25 years on the bench as an automotive tech, but grew up in and around repair shops. Gotta say that I miss the smell of carb cleaner--not the garbage that comes in a can, but the 5 gallon pail we dipped disassembled carbs in that contained a liquid caustic enough to make your skin burn immediately. In the Hobby Lab, I think the smell of windex and Febreeze is best because it means that I finally broke down and gave it a thorough cleaning and a glancing brush with organization. In general--the smell of the dust burning off the pipes when I start the bike for the first ride of our short summer season. Anyone remember what leaded fuel smelled like when refeulling on a hot day? Sadly; all of these things cause enough brain damage to allow the public confession of the above facts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quick GMC Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 The smell of epoxy and marble dust in the morning reminds me that we're working hard, but probably not making any money. I have a love/hate relationship with the smell of marble polishing. It stinks, but I enjoy doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porscheman Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Lacquer thinner!!! But it makes me forget what I'm doing. Lacquer thinner!!! Did I mention Lacquer thinner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZTony8 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Upon further thought-Old Car aroma.The combination of old cloth upholstery and old oil and grease is instantly familiar and pleasing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Polane has a nice slightly sweet smell. I like acetone as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Brand new license plates, fresh out of the envelope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 It's a line from "Apocalypse Now"... Oh, I know where it is from, just didn't know if you had experienced the smell first hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I like the smell of glue, that's right folks... I am a glue sniffer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 CHARLIE DON'T SURF! Just thought of PC boards, especially in my old computers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Oh, I know where it is from, just didn't know if you had experienced the smell first hand. Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I am with Bill on this. Love the smell of Oak when it is cut. Second is the smell of high octane racing fuel while driving down the street with the window open . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRodnKustom Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Testor's liquid cement. Brings me back to 1960 or so sitting at the kitchen table "helping" my father put together the then new Revell VW Micro bus and 59 Skyliner. Priceless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 Isn't it the non-toxic Testor's glue that smells like lemon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharoah Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Homer Simpson at the 'Try N Save' -"i'm going to smell the new tires". Done that. I would agree with the smells of a woodworking shop. Great scents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I am with Bill on this. Love the smell of Oak when it is cut. Second is the smell of high octane racing fuel while driving down the street with the window open . Gotta disagree here Cutting oak or Poplar smells like Baby farts... and if it's not yours? It's not good Now cutting Pine!!. now that is a smell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Gotta disagree here Cutting oak or Poplar smells like Baby farts... and if it's not yours? It's not good Now cutting Pine!!. now that is a smell LOL Thats funny ! But I do not like the smell of pine like I do Oak. Mahogany makes me sneeze. Not a fan of that smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Gotta disagree here Cutting oak or Poplar smells like Baby farts... and if it's not yours? It's not good Now cutting Pine!!. now that is a smell All my kids farts and diapers did not smell like any wood. I am glad I don't work with wood if they did.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shardik Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 It's a toss up for me, between cutting oil in the machine shop and putting a piece of spruce through the drum sander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
935k3 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 KRYLON Gloss White(old formula lacquer). Future, ZYMOL brand wax. Must be the coconut oil in the ZYMOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Basher Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 C'mon you wood guys. Oak, pine, poplar, all second rate. Cherry is king! BTW, mahogany makes everybody sneeze (sooner or later). The best smell in the universe (that doesn't involve a female) is freshly plowed ground! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 The best smell in the universe (that doesn't involve a female) is freshly plowed ground!Toss up with the smell just after a passing of a thundershower after a day of making that freshly plowed ground! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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