What did you do in your shop today?

This has been sitting on the lathe since August as other priorities, well, took priority. Experimenting with Total Boat Maker Poxy as a finish. First coat drying. Probably need a second as the wood absorbed it and the resin, of course, did not. Maybe I’ll finish it before next August.

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It took me six hours to get this far with some Baby Rattle blanks. (lots of rest stops) I should be able to start turning them tomorrow.

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Just scrolling away! Working on another batch of necklaces.
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Drywall done in the woodshop. Ugh, glad I don’t do that for a living!! It may get taped and muddled, it might not. Now to improve on the organization of the tools. Just glad this part is done, now to figure out how to get insulation into the ceiling and contain it over the shop.

been having internet issues since Thursday. Driving me nuts. Finally able to load a few pictures I think

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Broke down a butternut log. Shoulda waited a few days to let it dry out, been raining last two days and this morn, it’s messy. Covered til can make billets/blanks.

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That butternut tree looks too have been in bad shape. Hope you're able to get enough usable blanks to make it with the effort.
 
Karl_TN said:
That butternut tree looks too have been in bad shape. Hope you're able to get enough usable blanks to make it with the effort.
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You’re right Karl, tree was dying when it was cut down last year. Was able to salvage at least one clean blank from each billet, 5 qtr sawn 5 flat. Cut the cherry and red oak burl today too.

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Nature Man said:
Is Butternut good for firewood? Chuck
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It is one of the lower BTU producing hardwoods in the northeast USA. The wood can contain juglone so not recommended for open fire cooking or fireplaces. However, when mixed with other woods for stove use, risks are greatly lowered and BTU averages stay higher.
 
I guess I did this in the shop and to the shop. I am retiring in December after 32 years at my place of employment, and 40 years in the IT field. My shop is shared space in the garage, but I can’t make it dedicated. I’ve created a space where I can pull the truck out of the garage and drop down a couple of rollup tarp walls. We made some electrical changes and put in a sub panel in the garage. I hung an electric heater and insulated the bottom of the trusses with 1” foam board. The space warms up very quickly, drop the walls, turn on the heat, grab a cup of coffee, and let it heat before I get out there. Now I can get out during the cold northern Michigan winters and work in comfort.

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