Jeff Ivers
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That is a lot of firewood!
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kaymccampbell
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It's just enough. On the farm, we had to have about 200 cord put up to heat the necessary.
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Kay & Jeff. . . Well, yes. It is a lot, and just enough. That photo is from the wood shed up north. It feeds the Fisher Stove, which is a nice simple design that works extremely well. The mid coast house has a couple of newer stoves. Not as simple, but also burn cleaner and extract more heat. (Less wood.) There we use maybe 4 cords per year to supplement the heat pump and avoid burning propane.
Thank you both for stopping by. It's very encouraging!
Thank you both for stopping by. It's very encouraging!
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Some early Spring encouragement for those in the north countries who may be getting impatient.
Jeff Ivers
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That wood shed blows me away. My grandparents once heated with coal and then switched to wood and would fill the old coal bin with wood. That has been a lot of years ago and I don't have any clear recollection of how much wood it held or how often they refilled it, but that wood shed has far more firewood than I have seen anywhere except a commercial sales lot. I sometimes have as much as 3 ricks of wood stockpiled (about 1 cord) and burn about half that in my fireplace during a cold winter.Kay & Jeff. . . Well, yes. It is a lot, and just enough. That photo is from the wood shed up north. It feeds the Fisher Stove, which is a nice simple design that works extremely well. The mid coast house has a couple of newer stoves. Not as simple, but also burn cleaner and extract more heat. (Less wood.) There we use maybe 4 cords per year to supplement the heat pump and avoid burning propane.
Thank you both for stopping by. It's very encouraging!
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That's probably 6 ish cords. (4 x 24' rows 6' high) I think that's about as much as I can get through a stove in a winter.
Bob Heine
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@Prospecter, that looks like me when I was in my 20s living in the Hudson Valley. Only difference is the color of your porch deck. I built a little 16x32 deck on the South (back) side of the house. The only door on the back of the house was the one one on the left that led to the kitchen so it made sense to replace the dining room window with a sliding door. It allowed us to enjoy the view of the Hudson year round. I stained the deck Ebony and made an opening for a tree near the edge. In Summer the tree shaded a fair bit of the deck and in the Winter it was bare and allowed the sun to hit the deck. Also warmed up the dining room nicely. On a calm 20°F day we could sit out there in Tee shirts and shorts and **** up some Vitamin D.
The day we moved into the house in July 1966 we installed a pool. The kids outgrew it so I put up a larger one (24'x4'). I couldn't afford an in-ground pool but I could afford a bridge connecting the deck to the pool so it was a small step in that direction. There was also method to my madness because the bridge kept the pool cleaner by eliminating the mud puddle at the base of the ladder on the lawn side. It also eliminated the the need for my lazy *** to climb one side of the pool ladder.
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Bob: Not sure I'd classify a 16x32 as "Little!" Nice looking deck. Must have been lovely sitting out and watching the Hudson. Whereabouts were you? We knew someone in Castleton in the 80s.
The porch in the picture is on hold until it is a bit warmer. It was chilly to be out there in a T shirt, but not too bad for the brief moment of a single cut.
Thanks for stopping by.
The porch in the picture is on hold until it is a bit warmer. It was chilly to be out there in a T shirt, but not too bad for the brief moment of a single cut.
Thanks for stopping by.
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@Prospecter, the deck was originally going to be 12x12 and a kind of extension of the kitchen, which had two large windows so we could see the Hudson from there. When I suggested the 6-foot sliding glass doors in the dining room I expected to be told no. Instead I got an enthusiastic 'yes' and the deck turned into a 12x24. That deck would have ended at the edge of the sliding door so another 8 feet made sense. The picnic bench and furniture were pretty large and it became: "Why not 16x32?" and it was just about perfect. Just before we left New York for Florida I planned to enhance the railings and add handrails to the stairs but the transfer happened so fast it didn't get done.
Our home was about 85 miles south of Castleton-on-Hudson. Our official address was Wappingers Falls, NY but New Hamburg was closer. New Hamburg was tiny and it's saddest feature was Main street being a dead end.
Its train station has been upgraded dramatically and now has hourly service to and from Penn Station. The 66 mile ride takes 1 hour 35 minutes so I suspect quite a few people working in Manhattan are buying homes in that area. By comparison, my commute to Manhattan from Babylon was only 38 miles but took almost as long (1 hour 17 minutes) on a good day.
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Another table done and delivered. This one just needed a good soaking in lemon oil, which I painted on and wiped off, twice.
I worked at removing broken woven cane. The cane is wedged into a groove with a spline glued in place. The old cane is difficult to remove, though the De-glue Goo helps. The yellow handled tool is specifically made for this job. It has a tip like a thickened bent slotted screwdriver. The tip / foot allows you to slip it under the cane, and then rock the tip back to lift the cane out of the slot. At least in theory.
First do-over of the rush seat. I replaced the tacks with nylon string, which was too white. Then green wreath wire. . . too green. I'll try unpainted wreath wire next round. Meanwhile, you can see the weaving error. The diagonal weave is supposed to extend all the way to the corner, as it does in three of the four corners. Maybe three tries will be the charm.
An old copper lamp, rewired for another 60 years.
I worked at removing broken woven cane. The cane is wedged into a groove with a spline glued in place. The old cane is difficult to remove, though the De-glue Goo helps. The yellow handled tool is specifically made for this job. It has a tip like a thickened bent slotted screwdriver. The tip / foot allows you to slip it under the cane, and then rock the tip back to lift the cane out of the slot. At least in theory.
First do-over of the rush seat. I replaced the tacks with nylon string, which was too white. Then green wreath wire. . . too green. I'll try unpainted wreath wire next round. Meanwhile, you can see the weaving error. The diagonal weave is supposed to extend all the way to the corner, as it does in three of the four corners. Maybe three tries will be the charm.
An old copper lamp, rewired for another 60 years.
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A corner shelf, done. Tung oil painted on and wiped off. While the tung oil was wet, I used some fine steel wool to rub out some marks. The oil works as a lubricant.
I was restless on Saturday. First stop, the ReStore. Nothing of interest.
Second stop, Liberty Tool. The first Saturday in March is their Grand Opening in Spring. (They close down during the coldest winter months when it is difficult to heat the drafty building.) I have always wanted to check out the Opening Day. This year I did. A special clamp to repair a chair in an upcoming project. A medium alignment pin, because who doesn't need one of those. A lifting ring for another future project. Some chisels. An original Jamestown Crescent Wrench. Very well machined. Craftsman 1/2" pear head ratchet, and a 3/8" Carlyle. My first Carlyle, and my new favorite ratchet.
Third stop in Norridgewock to purchase a replacement creeper. (I backed over my old one.) I also purchased 3 of these card files. Not sure what I will do with them, but the price was right. I also picked up 8 boxes of screws. I try to pick those up for cheap when I see them. Hardware is so expensive if purchased new.
My drill presses were lonely, so the furniture in waiting was reorganized to make room for. . .
The new drill press! This was my fourth stop in Chesterville. I needed to dismantle it to get it out of its garage and into the car, then reassemble it in my shop. The runout is 0.010" which is a bit excessive. I'll need to sort that out at some point. Probably some combination of worn bearings and misalignment.
I was restless on Saturday. First stop, the ReStore. Nothing of interest.
Second stop, Liberty Tool. The first Saturday in March is their Grand Opening in Spring. (They close down during the coldest winter months when it is difficult to heat the drafty building.) I have always wanted to check out the Opening Day. This year I did. A special clamp to repair a chair in an upcoming project. A medium alignment pin, because who doesn't need one of those. A lifting ring for another future project. Some chisels. An original Jamestown Crescent Wrench. Very well machined. Craftsman 1/2" pear head ratchet, and a 3/8" Carlyle. My first Carlyle, and my new favorite ratchet.
Third stop in Norridgewock to purchase a replacement creeper. (I backed over my old one.) I also purchased 3 of these card files. Not sure what I will do with them, but the price was right. I also picked up 8 boxes of screws. I try to pick those up for cheap when I see them. Hardware is so expensive if purchased new.
My drill presses were lonely, so the furniture in waiting was reorganized to make room for. . .
The new drill press! This was my fourth stop in Chesterville. I needed to dismantle it to get it out of its garage and into the car, then reassemble it in my shop. The runout is 0.010" which is a bit excessive. I'll need to sort that out at some point. Probably some combination of worn bearings and misalignment.
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Another picture of the drill press.
The pie crust table made it inside. Another one off the list and out of the line up.
The pie crust table made it inside. Another one off the list and out of the line up.
drivesitfar
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Sorry I haven’t made time to find and check out your thread but it’s on my watchlist now. That garage looks amazing and I’ll try to get time to read more as I have time.
Have a grand day!!
Have a grand day!!
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Thanks for stopping in. As you know, it is highly encouraging!
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I spent most of today sorting, tossing, etc. I messed with the drill presses. Reduced the runout on the new one from .013" to .005" It was a combination of determining that my certified straight test rod is not, in fact, straight. Then I tapped the chuck so that it is a little straighter on the shaft.
On my Craftsman 80, making similar adjustments, I got the runout down to .0015. The Walker Turner is at a horrible .013" AFTER adjustments. The WT has unobtanium bearings, which I suspect are well worn.
On my Craftsman 80, making similar adjustments, I got the runout down to .0015. The Walker Turner is at a horrible .013" AFTER adjustments. The WT has unobtanium bearings, which I suspect are well worn.
drivesitfar
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I actually own a restored Walker Turner bench top drill press and I sold the stand up model that had the slow down attachment cause I didn't have the space. i'm actually thinking of selling this one too cause I don't use it much at all and i have an even cooler looking Canedy Otto 1920's drill press that runs on a leather belt.
We looked for more than a few years for a property where it either had room to build a shop or had one included and I guess we are just too picky cause we didn't find any that made us feel like yes that's the one. I probably at one time had enough tools to outfit a 60x40 shop and still have more than a few, but I want to hear how you like the SAWSTOP cause i've always wanted one which might be the main tool if I build a small woodshop here in the next couple years.
I have read about 150 posts and i'll get caught up one day in the near future cause more than not I get up at 4 or 5 am and have plenty of quiet time to read good stuff. at one time I think I was subscribed to around 4000 threads that I started or participated in as I learned about vintage tools and stuff while helping others, but the last couple years as my wife went to part time and then fully retired I spend a lot of that extra time doing things with her now. I'm certain your thread will be one of my favorites so keep up the great work!!
here's to another great day above dirt!!
We looked for more than a few years for a property where it either had room to build a shop or had one included and I guess we are just too picky cause we didn't find any that made us feel like yes that's the one. I probably at one time had enough tools to outfit a 60x40 shop and still have more than a few, but I want to hear how you like the SAWSTOP cause i've always wanted one which might be the main tool if I build a small woodshop here in the next couple years.
I have read about 150 posts and i'll get caught up one day in the near future cause more than not I get up at 4 or 5 am and have plenty of quiet time to read good stuff. at one time I think I was subscribed to around 4000 threads that I started or participated in as I learned about vintage tools and stuff while helping others, but the last couple years as my wife went to part time and then fully retired I spend a lot of that extra time doing things with her now. I'm certain your thread will be one of my favorites so keep up the great work!!
here's to another great day above dirt!!
drivesitfar
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I finished page 2 (I have settings for 100 posts per page btw) so i'll catch up more later and really enjoying all the cats, birds and shop pictures and progress/stories.
just curious if this might be an option if you have any funds left after buying your SAWSTOP, but i've seen fronts of boat trailer hitches that swing to the side on a hinge to maybe give you an extra foot or two in front (or back) of your boat. i'll get pics of a neighbors trailer if you are not sure what i'm talking about.
keep up the great work!!
just curious if this might be an option if you have any funds left after buying your SAWSTOP, but i've seen fronts of boat trailer hitches that swing to the side on a hinge to maybe give you an extra foot or two in front (or back) of your boat. i'll get pics of a neighbors trailer if you are not sure what i'm talking about.
keep up the great work!!
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Your drill press is a "Wicked pissah!" (That's a good thing!)
I love the Sawstop. Just wish I had bought it BEFORE I stupidly injured my wrist. The question is not if, but when, one will injure oneself, and I am not immune to a second accident. The cost of the Sawstop was about 10% of microsurgery. Aside from that, it is the nicest running saw I have ever owned. The fence is dead on accurate. The overarm dust collection works really well.
I know about the hinged trailer tongues. Good idea.
Most of all, thank you for checking in. The encouragement is welcome.
I love the Sawstop. Just wish I had bought it BEFORE I stupidly injured my wrist. The question is not if, but when, one will injure oneself, and I am not immune to a second accident. The cost of the Sawstop was about 10% of microsurgery. Aside from that, it is the nicest running saw I have ever owned. The fence is dead on accurate. The overarm dust collection works really well.
I know about the hinged trailer tongues. Good idea.
Most of all, thank you for checking in. The encouragement is welcome.
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I've been tinkering with the drill presses. After getting a straighter piece of stock to measure runout, and tapping chucks into line, I was able to improve the Craftsman 80 and Craftsman floor drill presses to a range I can deal with. At .0015, the 80 is about as good as it gets and better than I hoped for. At .005. I can live the floor press for a while. I can hear the bearings getting a little rough, and those are available, so eventually I can replace those.
The green Walker Turner is the worst runout of the 3 at .013. That one will take some research to see if I can find a work around. WT used some custom bearings that are in a size no longer available. I labeled the runout on each press so I can move on to other projects and think about this one for a while.
Two of the card file units fit perfectly on top of my Craftsman chest. Already filled and labeled.
I needed some supplies from HF (Super glue, and 4.5" blades for my trim saw.) I used the red racks for my chisels, and picked up some clamps for the drill presses.
The green Walker Turner is the worst runout of the 3 at .013. That one will take some research to see if I can find a work around. WT used some custom bearings that are in a size no longer available. I labeled the runout on each press so I can move on to other projects and think about this one for a while.
Two of the card file units fit perfectly on top of my Craftsman chest. Already filled and labeled.
I needed some supplies from HF (Super glue, and 4.5" blades for my trim saw.) I used the red racks for my chisels, and picked up some clamps for the drill presses.
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Mud season has arrived. The snow is in retreat. We could get snow as late as April 15th, but temps are in the 20s-30s, and any new snow won't last long. Still enough snow on the woodpile for me to avoid that chore for a while.
New hot glue gun. I am at the stage where a lot of old tools are wearing out. Not something I expected when I purchased tools the first time. I was assembling cardboard storage bins to up my organization.
And more progress on the rush seat rocker.
New hot glue gun. I am at the stage where a lot of old tools are wearing out. Not something I expected when I purchased tools the first time. I was assembling cardboard storage bins to up my organization.
And more progress on the rush seat rocker.
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Finished the rocker, and started thinking about the next project.
drivesitfar
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I’m not built for have temps below freezing and snow hanging around for days, weeks and months but happy to see and hear you are managing nicely. Great work on the drill presses. I’m still catching up on what I’ve missed but had to see what’s current too.
I’m sure that chair seat weaving is above my pay grade so watching as you restore it to its former glory. Is that hard to learn and do? I’m going to post a child’s wicker rocker on my thread that needs some work and maybe you and others here might be able to help me so my granddaughters can use it.
Keep warm!!
I’m sure that chair seat weaving is above my pay grade so watching as you restore it to its former glory. Is that hard to learn and do? I’m going to post a child’s wicker rocker on my thread that needs some work and maybe you and others here might be able to help me so my granddaughters can use it.
Keep warm!!
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The rush seat took three tries to get it right. I used the fake paper rush, which looks fine, and is easy to work with. I did not bother with wetting the "rush" for with the cardboard inserts. Mostly the directions say to use tacks at the beginning and end. I abandoned that after the first try and switched to wreath wire. The main reason for my 3 tries was some vague parts in the directions. Nothing very hard. Just patience, and a spring clamp so you can set it aside and come back later.
tj675
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The cane work on that rocker looks really good, nice work! I need to replace the cane a few of our “extra” dining chairs and I’m not looking forward to it. They are only used for holiday meals when the whole family comes over so for now cushions cover the larger holes.
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It sounds like you have heard of and probably know about these trailer hitches that fold back or that maybe can be removed but I was taking a couple mile walk around our neighborhood and remembered to snap a few pics of my neighbors boat trailer for you (and maybe others following). Not sure if total tongue ends up being shorter or if this is more of a security thing.
Since you probably don’t move the boat during the winter this might help with access behind, and front or access to the wall side.
Hope you enjoy your weekend!!
Since you probably don’t move the boat during the winter this might help with access behind, and front or access to the wall side.
Hope you enjoy your weekend!!
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That would definitely shorten things up a bit. You are doing a deep dive into the thread. I am not sure it's worth the effort, but I do appreciate your interest and comments, as well as reading your thread.
drivesitfar
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I have to say with your awesome positive outlook on life, your skills and tools and projects and the fact that you follow my thread and doings and answer questions here and there quickly you might have trouble shaking me cause I enjoy all of it.
Also your love for critters and pics is a common ground too.
I think the last posts I read you were rebuilding your old porch.
Have a great weekend!!
Also your love for critters and pics is a common ground too.
I think the last posts I read you were rebuilding your old porch.
Have a great weekend!!
drivesitfar
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Prospector: I just finished page 4 (I have 100 posts in my settings and you currently have 8 pages of posts) of your thread and i'm still amazed at all the projects and things you accomplish. at the moment you are raising monarch butterflies (do they winter in Santa Barbara and/or Mexico cause if I recall correctly when we helped watch our 2 year old granddaugter while her parents (our daughter and son in law) were in the wedding of a couple of friends that chose to get married there we saw a huge butterfly tree grove that I think was just for Monarchs.
Winter interest is a new term to me and looks like you get more than your share of gardening and building so keep up the great work. huge old garage off site (up north is what I think you mentioned) is an investment or maybe your parent's place? I'd absolutely love a garage like that where I could fill it up with my supplies and tools.
stay warm and i'll keep catching up on your doings!!
Winter interest is a new term to me and looks like you get more than your share of gardening and building so keep up the great work. huge old garage off site (up north is what I think you mentioned) is an investment or maybe your parent's place? I'd absolutely love a garage like that where I could fill it up with my supplies and tools.
stay warm and i'll keep catching up on your doings!!
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Drives: You certainly are covering a lot of ancient history. The northern property is family. I just go where family needs me to fix things.
I've come to think that my 24x30 workshop is just about perfect for me. Big enough for any projects I want to tackle, and small enough so not too many extra steps. I like having the one place with all my tools and stuff. The 26x36 addition is nice for storing equipment and some extra supplies, but I try not to store stuff out there that I need on a regular basis. The 10x30 garden shed is only accessible after the snow melts and the ground dries out.
With daytime temps in the 30s and 40s, I am fooled into thinking it is pleasant out. I like being out, and it doesn't take much to get the shop up to 60 if I work inside.
I don't really know where the Monarchs go. We tag them, but have never had one located.
I've come to think that my 24x30 workshop is just about perfect for me. Big enough for any projects I want to tackle, and small enough so not too many extra steps. I like having the one place with all my tools and stuff. The 26x36 addition is nice for storing equipment and some extra supplies, but I try not to store stuff out there that I need on a regular basis. The 10x30 garden shed is only accessible after the snow melts and the ground dries out.
With daytime temps in the 30s and 40s, I am fooled into thinking it is pleasant out. I like being out, and it doesn't take much to get the shop up to 60 if I work inside.
I don't really know where the Monarchs go. We tag them, but have never had one located.
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A few things going on. Some just the work of life. Dentist, booster jab, etc.
I bought some coil stock for summer trim work. Seems unlikely the price is going anywhere but up. I am also out of plywood panels, and made the trip to North Anson for some more.
In signs of Spring, the turkeys have returned, and the ground has thawed enough to pull all the plow stakes. (The stakes work as heat sinks, so I can pull those long before the frost is gone.)
I bought some coil stock for summer trim work. Seems unlikely the price is going anywhere but up. I am also out of plywood panels, and made the trip to North Anson for some more.
In signs of Spring, the turkeys have returned, and the ground has thawed enough to pull all the plow stakes. (The stakes work as heat sinks, so I can pull those long before the frost is gone.)
kaymccampbell
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Is your plywood offcuts from something?
drivesitfar
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Kay my thoughts exactly.
Prospector: what size are the plywood? I use those driveway markers $2-3 each at our Home Depot and Lowe’s when I practice and teach golf for alignment.
Congrats on catching and relocating the extra critter and I’m sure there is plenty of property not far away where he will be almost as happy.
I’m still reading and catching up but probably still 8 months or so behind. Stay warm!!
Prospector: what size are the plywood? I use those driveway markers $2-3 each at our Home Depot and Lowe’s when I practice and teach golf for alignment.
Congrats on catching and relocating the extra critter and I’m sure there is plenty of property not far away where he will be almost as happy.
I’m still reading and catching up but probably still 8 months or so behind. Stay warm!!
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The plywood is approximately 2'x4'. The factory makes various wood products, including gun stocks and high school bleachers. They sell gun stock offcuts by the bin for firewood. (Too far to go for me for that.) The plywood is refinished seconds that did not make the cut for basketball bleachers. Nice for me. Tongue and groove, so I do not need to get the seams to line up perfectly with the trusses, and I am much more content putting up quarter sheets of 5/8 ply as opposed to full sheets.
The critters are relocated to an old quarry up the road. I have learned my neighbor also relocates critters there. That might explain why there are always chipmunks darting across the road up there!
The critters are relocated to an old quarry up the road. I have learned my neighbor also relocates critters there. That might explain why there are always chipmunks darting across the road up there!
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Tray done. Looks better in the pictures than in real life, but good enough. The idea is to make a flat surface to put things on that is easy to move without disturbing the individual objects. Stealing a workshop idea for the house. Also used up some wood bits I have had lying around. Size determined by the size of the door panel.
kaymccampbell
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So long as it's full of water, it'll make a great relocation spot.
SilverJimmy
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Swimming lessons?
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Scuba.
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I've had a productive couple of days. Moved forward on some projects. One of the joys of retirement is that I often need not perseverate on a project. I can work on one thing for a while, then switch to something else. It all gets done eventually. These photos are more or less chronologically arranged.
I often begin the day with glue-ups, and plugs so they can dry before the next day. I don't really remember, but I think I was plugging these boards to eventually replace the blue pen boards (hatch boards) at the top of the picture.
The cardboard template was adjusted in the boat, then used to trace the bulkhead pattern onto the blanks. I have been using two part epoxy as glue. It seems to hold better on the oily teak, and also seems to sand off better after it is dry. Then I rough cut the pattern with a jig saw, and finished shaping with bench disc and belt sanders. So far I am at 60 grit. (The change is color saturation is due to switching between phone camera and stand alone camera.)
The little box is an attempt to make a holder for the handheld VHF. Not sure if I will use it or not.
I took a break to install some pictures in frames. We dismantled them to see if there were notes on the inside. (None.) The nails were very small, and the wood quite hard. (Not sure of the species.) I started the nails with the push nailer, and finished with the frame (squeezer) nailer. Just what I call them. Not sure what the official names are.
And back to boat work. This is just to see if I could do it. I installed a recessed ring pull in a hatch cover. I traced the ring pull, hogged out the center with a spade bit in the drill press, and finished up with some chisel work. This panel is also sanded to 60 grit so far. The hatch is the right size, but the opening is very rough and still needs a little shaping to get the hatch to sit flat.
I often begin the day with glue-ups, and plugs so they can dry before the next day. I don't really remember, but I think I was plugging these boards to eventually replace the blue pen boards (hatch boards) at the top of the picture.
The cardboard template was adjusted in the boat, then used to trace the bulkhead pattern onto the blanks. I have been using two part epoxy as glue. It seems to hold better on the oily teak, and also seems to sand off better after it is dry. Then I rough cut the pattern with a jig saw, and finished shaping with bench disc and belt sanders. So far I am at 60 grit. (The change is color saturation is due to switching between phone camera and stand alone camera.)
The little box is an attempt to make a holder for the handheld VHF. Not sure if I will use it or not.
I took a break to install some pictures in frames. We dismantled them to see if there were notes on the inside. (None.) The nails were very small, and the wood quite hard. (Not sure of the species.) I started the nails with the push nailer, and finished with the frame (squeezer) nailer. Just what I call them. Not sure what the official names are.
And back to boat work. This is just to see if I could do it. I installed a recessed ring pull in a hatch cover. I traced the ring pull, hogged out the center with a spade bit in the drill press, and finished up with some chisel work. This panel is also sanded to 60 grit so far. The hatch is the right size, but the opening is very rough and still needs a little shaping to get the hatch to sit flat.
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A few more random distractions. I cut glass for some old framed photos. As usual, I broke some glass, and salvaged the pieces for some smaller frames. Also began hand caning a chair, and gluing a table back together.
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And some more panel glue-ups.
