A couple of new tools
I have had a lot of projects recently that have kept me out of the shop. I have also been waiting on my wood supplier to pull together some oak … Continue reading
Another turkey fan mount
I posted the build and the plans for this about a year ago, when I built one for a co-worker. It has, by far, been my most popular post. I … Continue reading
Columbian Squires logo
I have a friend who is starting a local chapter of the Columbian Squires. The Squires are an international fraternity of Catholic young men, Founded by the Knights of Columbus. My … Continue reading
Bed upgrade – delivered
I finished up applying urethane to the bed a few days ago. I disassembled it and let it set in the garage for the last couple of days to allow … Continue reading
AJ’s custom Stratocaster – complete
I got to finish up AJ’s guitar this weekend. The guitar body has been done for nearly a year, but due to some personal issues, it had to be put on … Continue reading
Bed upgrade – day 8
Well, I got pulled into working on some other things for the last couple of days, but I had a good bit of the day, today, reserved for working on … Continue reading
Sliding lid jewelry box
My dear wife’s birthday is today. Adam came to me last weekend and asked if he could make Mommy a jewelry box for her birthday. I asked him to pick … Continue reading
Bed upgrade – day 7
My goal last night was to create the center support rail for the bed. I need something sturdy enough to support all of the weight of the mattress, box spring, … Continue reading
Bed upgrade – day 6
I installed the receiving side of the rail fasteners on the posts a couple of days ago, so today I have to install the hook side on the side rails. I … Continue reading
Bed upgrade – day 5
I decided to get the footboard stained since it is finished. I have no idea what color I need so I did some test pieces to see what I had. None … Continue reading
MWA SAFETY DAY
Ok, so the guys over at the Modern Woodworker’s Association asking for people to talk about shop safety today. I didn’t think that I had anything to post about shop … Continue reading
Bed upgrade – day 4
Before I assemble the footboard permanently, I need to install the bed rail fasteners. I bought Rockler’s 6″ bed rail fasteners. I noticed a lot of mixed reviews on them. … Continue reading
Bed upgrade – day 3
I had a chat with the clients this past weekend. They wanted to know if I could extend the beaded panel through the extensions. I admit the head and footboards … Continue reading
Bed upgrade – day 2
To cut the 3/4″ wide mortises, in the extension blocks, for the headboard, I am using a 3/4″ drill bit to hog out most of the material. I grabbed my … Continue reading
Bed upgrade – day 1
I have a new challenge on my shop floor this week. A friend of mine asked me to upsize a headboard and footboard from a queen to a king. They … Continue reading
Some custom crown molding
The storage cabinets, that I built, a few months back, were supposed to have crown molding at the top. To match the existing profile, on their other furniture (built many … Continue reading
Rob’s humidor project – day 5
It has been a quiet week in my shop, because I took a little break over Easter. Rob came over last night to try to finish up on the prototype … Continue reading
Rob’s humidor project – day 4
Rob’s quadrant hinges finally arrived, so last night we started installing them. We were a little cramped for space, since I am still in spring cleaning mode. Everything is strewn … Continue reading
A little spring cleaning
It seems like there has been just one project after another lately. I haven’t had a chance to clean up the mess from one piece of furniture, before starting the … Continue reading
Rob’s humidor project – day 3
Since the hinges did not yet arrive, for the humidor, we decided to get everything cut and finished, so the prototype could be quickly assembled when the hinges do arrive. We … Continue reading
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