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Thanks guys! This was a fun project that somewhat proved to me that I think I can tackle basically whatever I want from here on out. Hard to explain, but I'll try a sports analogy... they say that there's a point where the game "slows down" for experienced players. That's kind of what...

All done with the bench, and my wife loves it!

Thanks!!! Happy to share... I have been a management consultant in the pharmaceutical industry for the past 9+ years, and am moving to a new firm in the same space. My new position elevates my role to "principal" which basically means I'll focus more on wielding a team of consultants as...

First round of sanding complete, and the refined shape of the bench is now evident. Most importantly, my wife loves it ;)

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Thank you!! And, great question... The shop is like an entirely new shop now. Firstly, it's astonishing how big of a difference removing those stairs has made. The assembly area of my shop (the heart of the shop) is so comfortable to move around in, and I can easily access all sides of...

I have gotten very far on the bench build now. The seat is contoured for comfort.. I have never done this before but chose to get various zones of the seat to a prescribed depth using my router, a huge bit, and a trolley. Then, using an angle grinder with a carving disc (and then 24...

Hey Jim! Will do... It's been slow going on the bench build as my actual job has been a bit hectic, and I had a few surprise honey-do-list items to take care of.. but progress will pick back up. ----- Also, in fun "got a new toy for Christmas" news... I've been eyeing Festool stuff for quite...

Had a chance to use the spray booth recently. Not bad at all! :) Just started building a "Sam Maloof inspired" bench for our new bedroom. Sculpted joints are a new skill for me, so that will be fun. So far, I have just built the plank that will become the seat. Using black walnut for the...

And today I finished "spray booth 2.0" work... Adjusted the curtain tracks to allow space for easy access to the next room and create a better shape to contain over spray. I also used a solid panel beneath the fan which created a strong base for converting the center panel (which always...

Finished my new drill press table today. Much nicer than the one I used to have. Some key features: - Circular backer inserts to prevent blow out when drilling... rotate to get to a fresh spot, flip over when one side is spent - T-track allows fence to slide foreward/back and lock in...

So tired :) Workshop updates are done now other than the usual minor tweaks that are implemented over time. Having the sink hooked up has already been so useful. Upstairs apartment is nearly finished too. I had to do all sorts of tricky maneuvers to install the bathroom because the old...

Got the cubbies next to counter built out of some scrap materials. Just glued and screwed together MDF. Heavy, solid, not-fancy, very functional. Then, after furring out the wall above the new counter top to create a plumb plane for pegboard, and waiting for the Triton HDF material to arrive...

Thanks Kev!!! :beer: --- Got a lot done in the last couple days... First, I re-ran electric on the new wall to ensure that I have receptacles where I need them. This entailed pulling down some wall panels etc. but it wasn't too bad. With that wall now a blank canvas, I set about...

Fun weekend! My folks came in from Pittsburgh (their first visit to see us since COVID began) and were able to see the completed home addition and enjoy some great weather. I'll do a proper home tour set of pics soon once a few final punch list items are done, and the grass grows back in...

Well, another month later... and the builders... are... still.... here.................. The good news is that the home addition is basically 95% finished, and we can enjoy the space. Just some punch list items being impacted by still-lagging-"due to covid" supply chain. He tells me barn...

New garage door went in yesterday up at the barn. This one just looks and works nicer than the previous option, has better insulation, and includes a window for the top panel which brings in nice light on the machine side of shop. I think barn exterior stairs is next week, and then I can begin...

I use the woven plastic (geotextile) from landscape supply under multiple large gravel patios on our property. One is 20' x 20' and the other is twice as big. In my case, I use this to keep the mud underneath from mixing with the patio gravel (red chip 3/8"). Of course, debris will enter...

We're in the home stretch.. rough utilities are done and inspection is Friday. So we're pretty much to insulation > sheetrock > finishes. Can't be done soon enough!

Picked up my new Yukon (Harbor Freight) boxes today. Very nicely packaged, not a dent/scratch anywhere. Very heavy. All drawers slide smoothly. And... Now... I... Wait... Sigh.. My builder's urgency vs. mine are not aligned. He'll get to me when he gets to me. Which means these boxes...