What did you do in your shop today?

[Mike Hill]

Not done in my shop recently, but was enjoying Easter at our daughter's place and noticed this in her cabinet - had forgotten about this. I've made some strange things in my shop over the years - but it all seemed to sell! These were Christmas tree ornaments. This was during my Adirondack Phase - made a lot of stuff from birch bark, small root burls and lots of twigs. I wish I had access to more birch bark (they've all died out around here - not native and too hot I guess) - I made a birch bark fish creel and would like to make more.

Disclaimer - before the islander makes a snarky comment - I am well aware that the keys are not the appropriate "for scale" accoutrement, but there was none, I was a guest, and they are from a jeep and that seemed to fit with the cabin look! Well, to be more exacting, the fob is jeep - key is office!

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[Jonkou]

Stacked wood from yesterday’s haul then enjoyed the first tshirt afternoon of the year outside starting to break um down with a chainsaw.

 

[Tom Smart]

I’m convinced you don’t actually do anything in that space, John. It’s just too pristine to be a shop. So it really doesn’t belong in the “What did you do in your shop today” thread.

 

[Eric Rorabaugh]

I'd think I was dreaming if my shop was that clean

 

[trc65]

I'd think I was dreaming if my shop was that clean

I'd KNOW I was dreaming, or that I'd died and gone to heaven. Refer back to the cat piss green black locust thread.....

 

[Tony]

I'd think I was dreaming if my shop was that clean

I would think I had somehow gotten beamed up to @Kenbo 's shop!

 

[William Tanner]

That wood is awesome.

 

[DLJeffs]

Looks like it's time to fill up the gas can, put some in the mower and mow the lawn for the first time.

 

[woodtickgreg]

Looks like it's time to fill up the gas can, put some in the mower and mow the lawn for the first time.

I mowed mine last weekend. But all I do is charge the battery and sharpen the blade, lol.

 

[DLJeffs]

I mowed mine last weekend. But all I do is charge the battery and sharpen the blade, lol.

Those electrics are nice, so quiet. I would get one but my old Briggs & Stratton will probably never quit running. If it does I'll probably look for one of those brands where I can use the batteries in multiple tools such as a lawn mower, edger, blower, and a chain saw.

EDIT UPDATE: That darn Briggs & Stratton started on the first pull. Looks like no new electric mower for another year.

 

[Alan R McDaniel Jr]

I ran ADS for the dust collection system. Not ideal, but it collects dust. Loud as all get out. Even #1 wife walked the 100 yards to the shop for "What's that noise?" I know I'll be wearing ear muffs when I have it on. Trying figure out some system of clamps to put the drops in optimal position to catch dust and debris.

Alan

 

[Alan R McDaniel Jr]

Stacked wood from yesterday’s haul then enjoyed the first tshirt afternoon of the year outside starting to break um down with a chainsaw.

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Nothing that I have ever been in charge of has EVER been that clean...

Alan

 

[Sprung]

This was actually done yesterday, but I pulled some soft maple from the racks for the next project - a pair of desks for our boys bedrooms. These will be done in a simple writing desk style. Ran the boards through the planer yesterday. Next step, whenever I can get out into the shop next, will be to cut to rough length and joint the edges. The upcoming week will be extremely busy for me, so I have no idea of when that next shop day will actually happen.

 

[T. Ben]

This was actually done yesterday, but I pulled some soft maple from the racks for the next project - a pair of desks for our boys bedrooms. These will be done in a simple writing desk style. Ran the boards through the planer yesterday. Next step, whenever I can get out into the shop next, will be to cut to rough length and joint the edges. The upcoming week will be extremely busy for me, so I have no idea of when that next shop day will actually happen.

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[William Tanner]

This was actually done yesterday, but I pulled some soft maple from the racks for the next project - a pair of desks for our boys bedrooms. These will be done in a simple writing desk style. Ran the boards through the planer yesterday. Next step, whenever I can get out into the shop next, will be to cut to rough length and joint the edges. The upcoming week will be extremely busy for me, so I have no idea of when that next shop day will actually happen.

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I don’t do flat work so I’m interested in watching this project.

 

[woodtickgreg]

It's seems like forever since I have been in my shop. This work schedule is killing me! I walk around like a zombie most of the time from sleep deprivation, just tired all the time. Can't wait to start the new job on the day shift so I can get rested and find some shop time again. There is no work life balance at the moment.

 

[2feathers Creative Making]

Wife needed some more shelves. Had a few scraps of poplar that needed out of the way anyhow, so I was able to talk the two projects into a single job.
Our house is still being finished out. We are going rustic on just about everything. She has just about got the wall design figured out. Claims I am slow. I say I am just deliberate

 

[2feathers Creative Making]

Also found out she really needed something to organize her ribbons
Seems she doesnt mind lightly rotted maple

 

[woodtickgreg]

I added a dust deputy and collection drum to my harbor freight dust collector.

Next I need to empty the bag again so I can monitor how much dust is going into the drum and the bag. But that's for another day. While I was at woodcraft I Inquired about my table saw order, still no word. They said it was hard to get any machinery from any of the manufacturers still.

 

[2feathers Creative Making]

I was told the dust collector that is still in the box, was to be unboxed VERY soon. Something about following me around with a shopvac...
Would love to hear how the deputy works