So, I finally have a jig saw, an angle grinder, some mica powder (for epoxy resin), I found a local wood shop for things I need done that I can't do myself (planing an uneven slab, etc)... 

 

I feel like a kid turned loose in a candy store LOL 

 

I ordered the wood carving bits for the angle grinder (not the $145 Arbortech that I had been looking at), more jig blades...

 

I feel like I'm about to get myself into LOTS of trouble LOL 

 

I'm probably going to go get the 2x4's that I need to make that wavy flag, get the shop to plane them to the same width (on the 4" side), and to level one side (2" side) to have a squared bottom edge to start with. 

 

OMG I am so excited and ready to start tearing into some wood LOL Granted, getting them sold will be another issue until the fest season begins around here again. 

 

 

So... What are your woodworking plans for the new year? (I can't promise I won't borrow your inspirations lol)

Edited December 28, 20187 yr by MaDeuce
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Ma, I am so happy for you.  I hope to see some of your products pictured here.  

 

BTW, is there still a wood shop at Millington?  Of course there was one in 1968, but time has moved on since then.  As a retiree, you should be able to use the facilities and tools.  I know it is aggravating to drive out there, but may be some help to you.  

Really?! I'll have to check that out! It's a 30 minute drive, but that would beat a $60/hr ($30 minimum). 

The lady who cuts my hair said she has a bunch of wood that her father was saving to turn bowls. She is going to give it to me. Looks like I’ll be making some more bowls 

4 minutes ago, FlGatorwood said:

wood shop at Millington?

I went to AQ school there iN late ‘63 and early ‘64

Shop upgrades, it happens to be that time of year.  Projects start in March.

 

12 volt power box

drawer mounted mini router table

10 drawers, (refurbing drawer space once used for something else

New cabinet top for sink, probably a new sink as well (in shop)

Upgrade shop lights to LED

Drill Press drawer for bits to go under bench drill press

 

and whatever else I happen to see to get some more space for more tools / supplies / convenience 

 

2 hours ago, MaDeuce said:

more jig blades... 

just in case you need to know who's doing what to whom...

 

JIGSAW BLADE GUIDE.pdf

I have a presentation at our local WW club for May or June, so I am starting to make some wooden planes like this one and do tutorial on how to make them.

 

 

I will make 18-20 of them and give them away to the members that come to the meeting. I plan on using different woods, so they are not all the same.

Herb

 

 

 

1 hour ago, Dadio said:

and do tutorial on how to make them.

please do...

Still in the shop reorganization phase. First project will be a coping sled. Next is getting the laser up and running. Then the carving station. We have relatives coming in next week for 5 days. Phyl has ordered me to be available. Then, another couple will be arriving on the 21st for two months. But, they'll be in Tucson. Naturally, we'll be down there a few times and they'll be up here once or twice. I MIGHT get 5 consecutive days in the shop during the next couple months. 

10 hours ago, MaDeuce said:

So, I finally have a jig saw, an angle grinder, some mica powder (for epoxy resin), I found a local wood shop for things I need done that I can't do myself (planing an uneven slab, etc)... I feel like a kid turned loose in a candy store LOL 

Congrats on the new additions...let us know how else we can help you spend your $$'s. 

 

10 hours ago, MaDeuce said:

So... What are your woodworking plans for the new year? (I can't promise I won't borrow your inspirations lol)

"Shop" remains closed due to the less than favorable weather. If & when it ever warms up and doesn't rain every other day a complete and thorough clean-up and reorg is in order. Several back-logged mechanical projects are in the queue. WW'ing wise, I have three projects my oldest grand-daughter & I started and need to finish before she heads off to college. LOTS of Past Picks finds to restore and make usable again.

6 hours ago, Dadio said:

I have a presentation at our local WW club for May or June, so I am starting to make some wooden planes like this one and do tutorial on how to make them.

 

I can't wait to follow this along. Not only are your projects very usable, they always are works of art.

3 hours ago, Grandpadave52 said:

Congrats on the new additions...let us know how else we can help you spend your $$'s. 

No one has failed to do so thus far LOL

Shop is closed till next week.  In the queue is a mantle, a California king bed and 2 cherry bookcases.  At some point I need to begin to work on stock for next year.

5 hours ago, Grandpadave52 said:

I can't wait to follow this along. Not only are your projects very usable, they always are works of art.

My works are works of Art also, (but only because that’s my name LOLOLOL) 

10 hours ago, Gene Howe said:

Still in the shop reorganization phase. First project will be a coping sled. Next is getting the laser up and running. Then the carving station. We have relatives coming in next week for 5 days. Phyl has ordered me to be available. Then, another couple will be arriving on the 21st for two months. But, they'll be in Tucson. Naturally, we'll be down there a few times and they'll be up here once or twice. I MIGHT get 5 consecutive days in the shop during the next couple months. 

Hey Gene, did you get the spiral cutter head installed in the planer? If you did a review I must have missed it.

Herb

18 hours ago, Dadio said:

I will make 18-20 of them and give them away to the members that come to the meeting.

How do I join up?

John

5 minutes ago, HARO50 said:

18 hours ago, Dadio said:

I will make 18-20 of them and give them away to the members that come to the meeting.

How do I join up?

John

Must be present to win.

If you have any left overs, let me know !