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February 1, 20215 yr Popular Post Repaired my mail box post from the plow damage, cleared a lot of snow, and finished my taxes. I also sat around watching TV more than I should have.
February 1, 20215 yr Popular Post The film looks interesting. While new england is getting a big winter storm (again) - our version was a big steady rain all day yesterday followed by cold and windy today. So today I will be doing some vinyl work and staying pretty close to inside I expect. I may even take a look at the tax situation, but I think I am missing some of the info I need for it. The balance of the week TBD.
February 1, 20215 yr Popular Post Prepping the patio cover's posts for paint. About a two day job. By Wednesday, we should be installing back splashes on our new counter tops. Still waiting on some more info to start on taxes.
February 1, 20215 yr Popular Post This week the media room project is down to gluing and clamping. Lots of it. I also have to conjure up a toy car for my latest grandson's first birthday. Paul
February 1, 20215 yr Have a small box to finish making. It will hold 4 brass weights for my Dad's search and rescue gear. Then continues my window inserts for finishing room. One more needs another coat of finish.
February 1, 20215 yr 18 minutes ago, Gunny said: Have a small box to finish making. It will hold 4 brass weights for my Dad's search and rescue gear. Then continues my window inserts for finishing room. One more needs another coat of finish. How does your dad use those brass weights in search and rescue? What is a window insert and, why do you need it in a finishing room? This dummy is curious.
February 1, 20215 yr Popular Post 9 minutes ago, Gene Howe said: How does your dad use those brass weights in search and rescue? What is a window insert and, why do you need it in a finishing room? This dummy is curious. These brass weights are for putting on a map to hold it on table when setting up command post. One is a compass, the other a clock and two are magnifying glass. Window inserts. From inside room From outside. Used old sheet and stapled to back. Each insert has a 2 inch piece if foam insulation made into it.
February 1, 20215 yr Popular Post 43 minutes ago, Gene Howe said: Ahhh So, Kemo Sabe. It all becomes clear now. Thanks! Don't have pictures of the work on box yet. Just got started. Dad's request was no nails it screws. Making me work for it.
February 2, 20215 yr Popular Post 1 hour ago, Gene Howe said: Dovetailed and, hide glue? Some dados, and half laps, plus glue. Took me a bit to glue the foam to inside pieces then assemble and glue it all up. Should have a picture tomorrow after I cut box in half. Using what I have learned watching @steven newman builds over the years. I might have been paying attention.
February 2, 20215 yr Popular Post Actually did a bit of work in the shop today.....waiting on two packages that never came.... Normal Monday.... Haven't flipped me lid...yet..
February 2, 20215 yr Popular Post Dry fitted 3rd insert last night. Fits good, gave the back another coat of finish. Maybe be ready on Thursday.
February 2, 20215 yr Popular Post Did not get much shop work done yesterday. Working on video of the last club demo. Did get out there for couple hours and got side tracked into a small project rearranging the sanding discs for lathe. Hope to get shop time today.
February 3, 20215 yr Popular Post Took the clamps off and cut in half. Turned out better than I had hoped for first try. Glued all that foam in place BEFORE the box got glued together. Center dividers are a sandwich. One layer of foam, then a piece of 5mm plywood then foam again. Went into grooved slots I made duri9ng set up. They will not be coming out short of cutting box apart. I was sure to mark where to cut when the clamps came off. (Thankfully) What little exposed wood you can see on inside has already had 3 coats of poly, so inside is all done. Got first coat of yellow on this evening. Be a few days before it is all done.
February 3, 20215 yr 10 hours ago, Gunny said: Got first coat of yellow on this evening. Be a few days before it is all done. That is very nice Gunny. Great joinery on it. Dad ought to love it!
February 3, 20215 yr Popular Post 2 hours ago, Gene Howe said: SUHWEEET!! He'll love it. How did he store them before? He didn't. Bought them and then dropped them off here asking for a box. They were $60 each, I am guessing that the box to store them was a bit more than he wanted to pay based on price per unit.
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