September 12, 20169 yr What little I could get done, at least. Found out we were taking the GrandBRATS home a couple hours later than I thought....snuck off to the shop. Had a slab to resaw down to a batten...wound up breaking the bandsaw blade, digging out another (DULL) one, and finishing the cut. Then the planes took over. And the beltsander. and the spokeshave. Rounded both ends to match the curve of the top, Beltsander to taper each end a bit. No.3 plane and spokeshave to bevel the sides. Whew. Dust and shavings everywhere. Meh, it will have to do. The forstner bit was for that hole. Will come back later, add a counter bore for the post to sit in a bit better.. Doesn't have to go down very far...maybe 1/8". Did I say I made a mess..where is Igor when I need him..
September 12, 20169 yr Author That was strange.....what happened? Got cut off while posting? Anyway, I also worked on the top, trying to find which face looked the best......planes, sanders, spokeshave an edge or three...was time to take the BRATS home, anyway. I did test fit things a bit.. what you see is the underside of things. Yes, this do go across the grain. I also will need screws to attach it with ( no glue) and use slotted screws. I need to drill slotted holes, too Have to allow for expansion. A wider view? Came home from my Daughter's place with a leg brace on the left leg. Yep, knee is that bad. Will know more in the morning, I hope. Stay tuned on both items..table..and the knee.
September 12, 20169 yr I've always been amazed at what can be done with a few hunks of iron by a man with your skills. Keep it up, my friend.
September 12, 20169 yr I'm going to quit watching Roy Underhill altogether and subscribe to your show! I'm loving watching this project progress Steve. You really should consider making your own You-tube videos of your projects; I know you would have to use a camera with a cord... Looking forward to tomorrow's episode(s) and status update on the knee...try some Bio-Freeze or Icy Hot on it...made help for a while. Hope all goes well at the doctor.
September 12, 20169 yr Author Inflammation, and Uncle Arthur (itist) Have some X-rays done. Painkillers to get. Maybe after a bit, I can stumble back down to the shop...right now...just giving things a rest, after all that prodding and a poking this morning...May get an MRI at a later date...Icy-Hot is also on tap...
September 12, 20169 yr Forget the pain killers. Get out the Jamisons. Might as well enjoy. I do hope it's better soon. Edited September 12, 20169 yr by Gene Howe
September 12, 20169 yr 8 minutes ago, Gene Howe said: Forget the pain killers. Get out the Jamisons. Might as well enjoy. I do hope it's better soon. wanna use the special shot glasses w/ that...
September 12, 20169 yr Next project should be a shop stool to sit and take a break. Table is coming along nicely.
September 12, 20169 yr Sorry news wasn't better Steve...Icy Hot helps but stinks...I like the roll-on version the best...rest up friend! My daily/nightly regiment includes... 2 of these... .and one of these Edited September 12, 20169 yr by Grandpadave52 picture spacing and to insert text above second picture
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