Reception desk – day 7
I wrapped up construction yesterday, but I didn’t get a chance to put up a post. So todays post has two days of effort. The final big item on my … Continue reading
Reception desk – day 6
Since I have large round-overs around the counter top, My T-square jig won’t work the same as it did for the shelves. I won’t be able to line up the … Continue reading
Reception desk – day 5
Yesterday’s panels are cured, so I ran them through the planer, taking them down to 3/4″ thick. I ran all of the boards through the table saw to take them … Continue reading
Reception desk – day 4
I have decided to work on the upper portion of the desk next. For the counter top, I want to use a solid piece of 6/4 oak. For this, I … Continue reading
Reception desk – day 3
Well I managed to sneak in a few hours of shop time this weekend around Rob’s wedding. Enough time to finish the counter top anyway. I realized that I forgot … Continue reading
Reception desk – day 2
So it is shaping up to be a busier week than I planned. I did have some time last night to start on the counter top. I started by wrestling … Continue reading
Reception desk – day 1
I haven’t had much time in the shop over the last couple of weeks, but I put some time in today. I am starting on a two-level reception desk for … Continue reading
Statue bases – day 8
My intent was to spray a third coat today, but after checking on the dry bases, I determined that were actually pretty good. The finish was smooth and even, and … Continue reading
Statue bases – day 7
Before I apply the second coat of poly, I need to sand down the finish to remove any raised grain or dust nibs that settled on the boxes while they … Continue reading
Statue bases – day 6
The stain has set for two days, and I had a few minutes, this evening, to get the first coat of polyurethane on. If I was brushing on the poly, … Continue reading
Statue bases – day 5
I had a few minutes last night to get the stain on my statue bases. I noticed that a lot of dust had settled over night, so I ran the shop-vac … Continue reading
Statue bases – day 4
To save myself a lot of tedious detail sanding later, I decided to sand down all of the base cap trim, before installing it. I cut all of my trim … Continue reading
Statue bases – day 3
Before installing the base trim on the boxes, I need to install the bottom spacers. I once again turned to my pile of off-cuts for some 20″ long pieces that … Continue reading
Statue bases – day 2
My plan for today was to get the profiles cut out for the three-layer base trim, for the boxes. My next project will be a reception desk that will have … Continue reading
Rob’s Burr puzzle block
It has been a while since Rob has been over to my shop, but he was able to come over last night and he had a new project to work … Continue reading
Statue bases – day 1
I haven’t been in the shop much this past month or so. Even though my shop is nicely heated, I just kind of got a bit lazy this time of year. Perhaps … Continue reading
White oak park bench slats
I have gotten a lot of inquires from people wanting to buy replacement slats. If you would rather buy them instead of building your own, check out my friend Bryan: … Continue reading
Get Woodworking week 2015
My friend Tom Iovino, over at Tom’s Workbench started Get Woodworking Week a couple of years ago. His goal was to inspire people to invite someone into the shop and introduce them to … Continue reading
Another 72 thinline telecaster – day 3
I was getting ready to glue up the two halves of the guitar when I noticed a small problem. The pilot holes for the neck screws were off on the … Continue reading
Another 72 thinline telecaster – day 2
The second half finished its run in the carver. I flipped it over and cut away the tabs. With both halves freed up, I assembled them in a dry-fit … Continue reading
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