Ok. That one works....
It's price went down to $104 from $119...
It's price went down to $104 from $119...
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What did you do in your shop today?
- Thread starter woodtickgreg
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Just needs drawer pulls. Maybe a finish, but my wife really wants to leave it raw 
Very professional looking! What type of wood is it? ChuckJust needs drawer pulls. Maybe a finish, but my wife really wants to leave it raw
Nice! A water-based satin or matte poly urethane would protect it while not changing the color too drastically. You could apply to the underside of the shelf as a test spot and if she doesn't care for it, no harm done. But it would make it easier to clean... that would be a selling point.Just needs drawer pulls. Maybe a finish, but my wife really wants to leave it raw
Really nice looking piece. I'd go with tung oil if it were mine.
Thank you. White Oak.
Got the legs attached to my printer stand yesterday and today installed the drawers. Looks like I'm ready to start sourcing and making my drawer fronts now. Then it's finish time.
Progress has been happening on the deck roof job too. Got about 70% of rafters and joists installed. I guess typical of working on an existing house, we're finding a few little challenging areas, such as a slight difference in height of the fascia boards as we go around the new deck roof. We'll figure it out, probably take the slope into account on the farthest outside length. But we're really liking the way this is looking. Even sitting inside and looking out through the kitchen windows, we think the roof is going to make the deck so much better, allow us to keep windows open, etc.
Drawer fronts can be found through Eric, I am sure
My buddy that has a full on wood shop has a walnut board that has some bug damage on the edges, etc. We think we can get 4 drawer fronts out of it so I'm starting there. I'll probably have to tie him some fishing flies or give him fly casting lessons in return.
You poor fellow! I hate that you might have to go fishing to pay for your lumber...
That sounds like a great trade actually!!!
That depends on how many flies he wants in return. And when it comes to teaching casting, I find it frustrating. I know what to do make a good cast, but I have a hard time explaining it to someone else. I think for most people it takes some time and practice and suddenly they have an "ah-ha" moment when it all clicks - the timing, the smooth acceleration vs jerking the rod into motion, the application of power, the sudden stop with the rod at the proper angle, etc. But if it nets me some walnut drawer fronts I'll give it a go.
Mother nature is a sneaky little wench with a warped sense of humor. About 9 days ago she gave us 80 degrees and sunny. The lawn greened up, buds came out of the lilac and trees, and we started on the deck roof project. Then as soon as we got well involved, she changed her mind and gave us snow. The mountains have gotten over 30 inches (and we needed it badly) and every morning we've woken up to an inch or two on the deck. It warms up enough to melt, getting everything all wet. Today is I think the 5th day in a row it's been like this...
We've pushed the roofing contractor back to mid-May now.
We've pushed the roofing contractor back to mid-May now.
It is nuts for sure. Just talked to my best friend who lives on the edge of Bend. He said it is snowing hard with two inches on the ground. I’ve lived in this part of Washington for 70 years and never seen snow and weather like this in April before.
Glad you guys are getting the moisture, even if it's white. We are in a cold wet spell as well. Little over 7" of rain in the last three weeks. Temps are 10-15° lower than normal too.
Send some rain to Central Texas - they’re pretty dry this spring!
Why did you not tarp the roof?
Yes, they are and so are we at the coast. One of the driest springs I've seen
Well I finished tig welding class last week. I can now tig weld decently. So I made myself a back cap for my torch. I used some left over stabilized buckeye burl dyed red. Came out nice. I just hope it doesn't heat up too much and crack.
