Got it. Thanks.
What did you do in your shop today?
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Barrel dome with light trough. Dining room is where it all started. This was a fun room to build. We did most of the work ourself. Did not lay the tile, nor electrical. All else was Kathie, myself or our 3 boys. Mirror, dome and lights. This is what happens when you live in one place for 35 years. No paint in this room. All colored plaster.
Beautiful room. Mike! The plaster looks awesome!
Thanks foe sharing Mike.
I stepped into a Woodcraft store today for the first time in about 3 years - the closest one to me is an hour away and I happened to be in the area for something else. Stopped in because I needed a couple things, including a can of Arm-R-Seal. I haven't done much woodworking in the last few years, so I'm just finishing up the last quart I bought 3 1/2ish years ago. Wow, did I get sticker shock buying that can. It was definitely under $20 when I bought the last quart. Today it was $34. Quite the price increase in those few years. Ugh.
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Everything has gone up my friend. Nothing surprises me anymore, bums me out, but doesn't surprise me.
Yeah, I'm well aware of how everything has gone up... Keeping my family fed has become an expensive endeavor, not to mention everything else... I didn't expect it to be the same price I paid a few years ago, but I was still shocked that it nearly doubled in price.
More moving of stuff, a little more insulation, and a little more drywall. Moved some OSB out to the shed, moved some tools and storage around and well…….
Moved the dust collector and changed the business end next to the lathe and this piece of pine jumped up. It begged me to be a bowl…… mounted it, sharpened a gouge and hoped…….. and said after about 43 seconds nope. Need to make it look a bit more like a circle. But….. I can’t get to the bandsaw!!!!
I have other options but enough for today. But I did smile.
Moved the dust collector and changed the business end next to the lathe and this piece of pine jumped up. It begged me to be a bowl…… mounted it, sharpened a gouge and hoped…….. and said after about 43 seconds nope. Need to make it look a bit more like a circle. But….. I can’t get to the bandsaw!!!!
I have other options but enough for today. But I did smile.
Prepped a few to be finish turned, oak one spit CA when it started spinning so will leave it til next time.
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I have a couple piles of lumber in the yard that have been covered with tarps. My neighbor had his metal roof replaced a few weeks ago, and this week had all his old roofing sitting by his drive. I asked him if he had plans to use it somewhere else, if not could I buy a few pieces from him. He said take whatever you want. So, I drug 6 pcs over, cleaned off the tarps and put the metal over top the tarps. A few old ratchet straps to hold it all down and done. Lots better protection against rain/snow, falling limbs and walnuts.
Someday.....the lumber will make it into the shop!
Someday.....the lumber will make it into the shop!
Pictures?
Sounds like you have the makings of a lumber storage shed over at the neighbors...
As Denise was sleeping one off (a night shift folks, come on), I tried to stay quiet by going to the shop. Just a bunch of misc work but did get some turning in. Even figured out how to get some ribbons and not all shavings. Really happy with the shape of the first one, but needed a slight modification so I made the second. Much happier with second, but still needs practice. You can feel a few ripples inside, and I needed my 80 grit scraper on the outside….. it not much. Know what I want to do to get rid of tool marks, but more pract required which is okay.
Actually, I am ecstatic to have done these 2…….
Poating pictures from my phone ……all of you should be eating, napping, or being with family and friends, not reading posts. So give me a moment.
Amazing how fast it turned into a funnel……..
Actually, I am ecstatic to have done these 2…….
Poating pictures from my phone ……all of you should be eating, napping, or being with family and friends, not reading posts. So give me a moment.
Amazing how fast it turned into a funnel……..
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One may be a funnel, but both have very nice shape and that's more than half the battle! The rest comes with repetition. That 80 grit scraper is a tool that all of us use, some of us more than we like to admit. 
From a fellow funnel maker!
Just turn another piece to glue in the hole! Save all your effort and makes for good learning experience....and good story.
The bowls look nice and you got some relaxation time. I call that a win-win!
I just figured out the phrase "turned it into a funnel". Makes more sense now.
I just figured out the phrase "turned it into a funnel". Makes more sense now.
eating, napping, or being with family and friends
Guilty all of the above!!
Beautiful Funnel
Guilty all of the above!!
Beautiful Funnel
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Looking good,everyone needs a funnel.
Sorry I'm late replying here. Not for kids. Don't need em bonking people or pets on the head or pokin eyes out.
Pretty sure I'm selling it...