User talk:Mesmerus/Userboxes

I'm among those who have put the existing "Carpenter" userbox on their user page. This is the box:

This user is a carpenter.

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The problem is it shifts through several images, several of which are not apt. It shows a hammer, but it's a ball-peen hammer (typically a mechanic's tool, not one used real frequently by a carpenter). The better image would be a claw hammer. The box also features an image of wood mallets — and another of what appear to be carving tools, which are probably carried by a very small minority of carpenters (would only be used for artistic work or decorative touches). While a claw hammer or an electric hand-held circular saw would be more emblematic, the only tools shown that are most related to a carpenter's day are the chalk line, in the red casing, and the pencil. But I feel neither of those would be ideal.

I wonder if you'd be willing to make a better userbox for this hobby or profession? An appropriate image (besides a claw hammer, or electric circular saw) might be a builder's square. All these I've mentioned would be in frequent use by either a professional or amateur carpenter.

Thanks for considering this.Joel Russ (talk) 02:19, 10 February 2022 (UTC)