Bench vise will be busy...

Holding up a Saw Vise...

A Wentworth No.1.   which is holding onto a Disston D8 Rip saw....infor a little "dental" work..

First pass through is done...will flip around and go the other direction, later. 

Have a second saw waiting it's turn..

So...I guess THIS is what is on my bench, right now...

Gettin the pepper mill parts out from the mail today and hopefully starting on the new mill.  Re thinking thins one I also got my PSI buffing system yesterday so well worth the extra time.  If this new antique mill kit works out better than what I was usin I will probably order a few more of those.

Making a bathroom wall cabinet for the granddaughters.   I am going to see if S-W can get a good match to the vanity cabinet that's already there.   Time will tell.

 

 

Watchman is installed...I am back home, and quite sore.   Am on the Light Duty Roster for a while...so, not much is allowed to be going on in the shop.

2 hours ago, steven newman said:

Watchman is installed...I am back home, and quite sore.   Am on the Light Duty Roster for a while...so, not much is allowed to be going on in the shop.

 

Relax and chill out.  Give the rest of us mortals a minute to get a few projects done 

Edited May 8, 20215 yr by Gunny

Still working on Urn, just finished glue up on top.  Will put a profile on it and sand it down then  off to finish room.

 

Dry fit:

 

On 1/24/2021 at 11:20 AM, Thad said:

It may not be traditional woodworking, but you can't deny that tool handle maintenance can be just as relaxing.  Spring time is coming up and these tools need some TLC.....and sandpaper, and BLO, and paste wax.

 

 

Thad, is this a modern push plow?  That's the only thing that I can make of it.  I have never seen one without a cross brace between the handles.  

Gunny, that is one beautiful box you have made there.  Just green with envy here.  Great job!

Making a bathroom wall cabinet for the granddaughters.   I am going to see if S-W can get a good match to the vanity cabinet that's already there.   Time will tell.

 

What work bench? 

On 5/8/2021 at 9:18 PM, FlGatorwood said:

Thad, is this a modern push plow?  That's the only thing that I can make of it.  I have never seen one without a cross brace between the handles.  

It is a push plow.  The cross brace is actually resting on the vise on my bench.  It's hard to see in the picture.  This one is from Hoss Tools out of Georgia and is awesome to use.

Weed Eating the side of the house oh man its a mess.

Thank you, Thad.  I have never seen a 2 wheeler version before.  That is nice and since you pointed it out, I do see the cross brace hanging over the vice on the bench.  

 

John, some really nice shavings.  

 

On 5/9/2021 at 9:19 AM, Gene Howe said:

What work bench? 

 

 ...  ... Tailgate! 

Edited May 13, 20215 yr by Larry Buskirk

Took advantage of the 80 degree weather and did some turning.  Cut the blank down to the size I wanted for a mill.  Mills themselves should be here tomorrow.  I needed to make one that was out of dried wood since the Maple Ambrosia was still technically wet wood cant really do much with that sanding wise on the inside of the mill until its completely dry so making a new one that will be usable out of kiln dried select maple.

 

 

Insulation is done, so I need to return the scaffolding. About a 3.5 hour round trip including waiting on the paperwork and unloading. But, not including a couple other stops. It'll likely be around noon before I get home. Then, if my get up and go hasn't got up and left, I can start laying out the lumber for the walls. Hope to be ready for nailing Tuesday PM. Have guests arriving Wednesday for maybe 3 days. I can get back at it by Sunday...hopefully.

Just got back from PA/NJ after 10 days of visiting the kids/grandkids.

Brought back a load of cypress that I had made into an outdoor storage chest that somehow no longer fit the bill. Was told that it mildewed too quickly. Seems my internet savvy kids found out that cypress is subject to mildew.----Who knew??  I thought it was one of the ideal woods for outdoor use!!!

Oh well---it'll find another life for something. Indoor or outdoor.

 

BTW---NO problem getting gas for the trip.

10 minutes ago, smitty10101 said:

Seems my internet savvy kids found out that cypress is subject to mildew.----Who knew?

I never would of thought that Smitty, considering the environment Cypress prefers, I would thought it would be perfect for out door furnishings, our kids are so resourceful aren't they!

15 hours ago, smitty10101 said:

J. Seems my internet savvy kids found out that cypress is subject to mildew.----Who knew??  I thought it was one of the ideal woods for outdoor use!!!

Oh well---it'll find another life for something. Indoor or outdoor.

In Louisiana cypress does last a long time but remember it is still WOOD. Yes in damp areas such as under eaves it will get a nice green patina . Not mildew maybe more like algae or slime. The answer is still if it is wood it needs some protection, such as shade or protective finish.

8 hours ago, Gerald said:

Yes in damp areas such as under eaves it will get a nice green patina . Not mildew maybe more like algae or slime. The answer is still if it is wood it needs some protection, such as shade or protective finish.

Therein was the problem. The storage box was in a recess next to a bump out. Probably got some sun light but limited air circulation. IIRC it never took on the green patina. But I never got to see it first hand---Covid travel restrictions. And I know for a fact it never got any finish on it. My daughter wanted it "natural". Now they're thinking of having one commercially built out of teak. Good for them.

 

Thanks for the education Gerald.