What did you do in your shop today?

[2feathers Creative Making]

4 and approximately a ¼ inch cube of maple root stock. This was laying in the yard for about 3 years or so. Decided to salvage what was still not rotted. There sure was a lot of cutting for this little chunk of junk.
Little bit of curl showing here. The wife thinks this should be drilled for a candlestand. Still think I could find something else to do with it. But we shall see...
I was hoping there would be 6 inches or so, was going to try that flattery thing on @Jonkou s candle holder. Oh well.

 

[phinds]

Well, it's a really nice looking little piece. I'm sure you'll find something creative to do with it. If not, send it to me

 

[Ray D]

Still working on my wife’s new sewing room. All new cabinets along the walls and a new sewing table. She keeps me busy

 

[2feathers Creative Making]

Still working on my wife’s new sewing room. All new cabinets along the walls and a new sewing table. She keeps me busy

Pictures? There are folks here that like looking at cabinets... besides, you currently only have your word on her keeping you busy... no pictures=no proof

 

[woodtickgreg]

 

[Ray D]

Fair enough. Lol. I’ll get some pictures up. The kids are grown and married so my wife and I each claimed a room. Hers is her sewing room and mine was my outdoor enthusiasts room.

 

[Ray D]

Still waiting on my Blum drawer slides for a few drawers….. some kind of shortage going on. Had the counter tops installed a couple weeks ago.

 

[Ray D]

Doors are coming next. Working on the maple insert as I type.

 

[T. Ben]

Got the new stator put in the sled this afternoon, everything is working as it should. Finished just as i ran out of propane.

 

[2feathers Creative Making]

Timing is everything

 

[ripjack13]

Finally had some time to go in my shop. Made a couple of file handles.

 

[Nature Man]

Finally had some time to go in my shop. Made a couple of file handles.

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What species of wood? Chuck

 

[DLJeffs]

Still waiting on my Blum drawer slides for a few drawers….. some kind of shortage going on. Had the counter tops installed a couple weeks ago.

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Looking good Ray. My wife has two things she really likes in her sewing room - (1) really good lighting, as close to natural as possible, and (2) a big empty table top she can use to cut and layout fabric. I also made her a big peg board she uses for most of her thread spools and other tools.

 

[Jonkou]

Strange static electricity phenomena while working in the shop today, shavings stuck to everything. 72F and 50pc humidity. Only thing different was put Copper Fit sole inserts in my shoes this morn, could it be?

 

[2feathers Creative Making]

Likely weather change affecting the ionic charge of your shavings vs lathe which is grounded. Also spinning, rubbing with steel knives, and driving dry wood with an electric motor may also help produce this charge...

 

[DLJeffs]

I figure if the flickers can do it, so can I. Collected a couple billets of juniper out back and started hollowing them out. Used a 1.375" spade bit in my drill and then chiseled the rest. Once I got a hole all they way through, the rest is easy. I'll cut a bottom that will be attached with screws. And a top that extends out to protect the opening from rain and sun.. I'll shoot a finished shot when I get it done.

 

[Trob115]

I FINALLY got completely moved into my new shop over the last couple of days. I've had stuff in boxes for almost 2 years, but I finally have everything setup how I think I want it now. I even managed to turn a pecan bowl for a gift to give my grandparents for their 60th anniversary.

 

[phinds]

I FINALLY got completely moved into my new shop over the last couple of days. I've had stuff in boxes for almost 2 years, but I finally have everything setup how I think I want it now. I even managed to turn a pecan bowl for a gift to give my grandparents for their 60th anniversary.

Pictures ! We must have pictures !

 

[Trob115]

Pictures ! We must have pictures !

I'll try to get out there tomorrow and snap a couple.

 

[Trob115]

I FINALLY got completely moved into my new shop over the last couple of days. I've had stuff in boxes for almost 2 years, but I finally have everything setup how I think I want it now. I even managed to turn a pecan bowl for a gift to give my grandparents for their 60th anniversary.

Eventually I want to add a stationary dust collector system, but that's down the road. I also hope I can acquire a planer soon.