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Hmm, what did I get "done" over the weekend... I did get the lawn mowed and I did get to watch the UGA game Saturday.  Not sure what Coach Smart said to the players at the half, but I wish they could box it up and make it available to all of us!  I also made up a piece of end cap trim to use around the fireplace hearth.  I didn't get it painted though, that will be today.

Balance of the week will be spent laying laminate flooring in the living room, installing trim and touch up as needed.  Oh, by the time most of that is done the lawn will need mowing again  Looks to be a right busy week in front of me.

Last minute packing. Movers come tomorrow. We get one more night in our own bed.  

Hey @Cal, We'll be laying laminate in our new place. Haven't picked it out yet. What brand/type are you using?

Edited September 28, 20205 yr by Gene Howe

Still working on toolbox.

 

Working on rolling pin holders. It's been a long time since I made these- memories needed refreshed!

27 minutes ago, lew said:

Working on rolling pin holders. It's been a long time since I made these- memories needed refreshed!

We have a good pattern you could use.

What did I get done over the weekend?   Just a box...

To hold a few Taps & Dies..

Getting ready to start a smaller one for the set of pipe threaders..

Wondering which will arrive first, today....the Roofers, or...the rain....being it IS a Monday...I can imagine which...

 

 

Love the box @steven newman

Gene, we had put some laminate in our living room right after we moved here. The was 4 years ago and the flap about Lumber Liquidators and the Chinese laminate which had something undesirable  in it (don't remember details) led us to search for USA made flooring. It was tough to find, the 4th place we checked had some. Anyway, something to keep in mind though I suspect whatever that chemical was has been dealt with (it might have been formaldehyde).

1 hour ago, Gene Howe said:

Last minute packing. Movers come tomorrow. We get one more night in our own bed.  

Hey @Cal, We'll be laying laminate in our new place. Haven't picked it out yet. What brand/type are you using?

We used Pergo. That was before the snap together type. All the joints were glued. Still holding up- no signs of wear or joint separations. 

...Lets see I got some firewood cut up before the came. 

Working on the poplar bowls this week......  HF lathe so far SO GOOD.  Enjoying it.

Calling for rain today, and we got a trace.  So I took some sections of some maple trees that I pruned out of the back .40 (our about 1/2 acre of pasture now wildflowers).  I carved out a couple of spoons a la Wille Sundqvist.   Still in the rough stage, as they'll need to dry a bit before being able to sand out smooth and finesse the shape.  I tried using some alternate tools -- patternmaker's rasp (fail) drawknife and spokeshave (success) in addition to the Mora knife.

 

 

28 minutes ago, kmealy said:

Calling for rain today, and we got a trace.  So I took some sections of some maple trees that I pruned out of the back .40 (our about 1/2 acre of pasture now wildflowers).  I carved out a couple of spoons a la Wille Sundqvist.   Still in the rough stage, as they'll need to dry a bit before being able to sand out smooth and finesse the shape.  I tried using some alternate tools -- patternmaker's rasp (fail) drawknife and spokeshave (success) in addition to the Mora knife.

Alright Keith!!!!! I love them!!!!

Cut a piece of pecan to make 2 bowls.  Turned one rolling pin of the 21 to do.  

22 hours ago, Gene Howe said:

Hey @Cal, We'll be laying laminate in our new place. Haven't picked it out yet. What brand/type are you using?

Gene, we are using Lumber Liquidators materials.  Laminate in the LR, bedrooms and sunroom and LVT in the kitchen, DR and bathrooms.

I had bought it all a few years ago when I started remodeling the house so that it would match.  I don't know about Pergo and other brands, but it does seem at LL that they sell this design and style today but next month they change out and you are SOL if you need more to match what you started.  Also, the cost of the laminate is pretty cheap - it's the trim, underlayment and anything extra you need/want that runs up the cost of the job.  A lot like plumbing, we'll give you the pipe - but hold on when you need a fitting!

If I were starting over today I would likely go 100% LVT.  It looks great, no worries if anything spills on it.  And I think it is less noisy also.

I forgot to mention yesterday that going into October this week, and it is time for the tea olive shrubs to bloom.  You may know it by another name, the actual name is osmanthus or something like that.  These flowers are so sweet, my neighbor said yesterday that it is like ripe peaches.  I have several in different spots of the front and side yard.  When they all bloom in the fall right now it makes the whole end of the street smell great!  You cannot walk anywhere in my yard today without smelling them

They actually bloom on & off all winter, a brief cold snap and some rain and they bloom again - but the first blooms in the fall are always the biggest & best of the year.  I love to work outside at this time and just enjoy the sun, warmth and smell of the tea olives.

 

 

Not to be outdone the lantana is still in full bloom.  This shrub is a favorite of hummingbirds and butterflies.  I spent about 30 minutes yesterday chasing butterflies from one shrub to another trying for some good pics with my phone 

 

 

 

I guess that fall brings out the kid in me

Place looks great @Cal

Anyone know what hospital Charles Nichols is in?  Tried to text him last week and no reply. Tried today and says unavailable to accept calls. Being he has been in hospital since end of May. I am thinking his phone may have been cut off.  Would like to find out, maybe pay on the bill if that's the case.

8 minutes ago, Gunny said:

Anyone know what hospital Charles Nichols is in?  Tried to text him last week and no reply. Tried today and says unavailable to accept calls. Being he has been in hospital since end of May. I am thinking his phone may have been cut off.  Would like to find out, maybe pay on the bill if that's the case.

@Gunny check with @John Morris I sent him all the contact information yesterday