Preparations

The Heilige R' Leible'le Eiger asked the Kotzker what he can answer his grandfather Rebbi Akiva Eiger to halachically explain his very late davening times.

Tell him, replied the Kotzker, that the Rambam paskens that when worker sharpens the axe of his employer all day, it is also considered work.

SHARP:-)!

To someone else explained the Kotzker that he starts on time but until he finishes everything it is much later.