Friday again folks. 

 

 Don't know what I'll get done today here "Two Weeks From Anywhere".

We're starting out at 43° with and a WC of 34°, forecast high of 47° 

A couple of days ago we were in the high 70's, low 80's. 

 

So, what's on your weekend agenda? 

Three things.  1. Celebrating our 51st anniversary,2. Making a countertop for the city pool, 3. Headed to the Indy 500 on Sunday.  Happy Memorial Day woodworkers.  Remember why we have it. 

Today, help my son build a gate and help him wire and plumb a fountain for Phyl. Trenching is done.Tomorrow, begin the lumber rack build. Sunday, complete that build and start building the rest of the walls. At my pace, plywood will be cheaper by the time I'm ready...RIGHT! With my luck, I'll finish up and plywood will drop by 20-30%. 

Hope every one has a very enjoyable holiday and, as Ron said, remember and revere the fallen. Stay safe, too!.

Edited May 28, 20215 yr by Gene Howe

Usual Memorial Weekend....cold and rainy....

 

Might get a table done this weekend...maybe..

Here is a big "THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE" going out to all our veterans on this Memorial Day weekend.

 

I've got some honey do's on the list this weekend for sure.  Last Tuesday one of the heavy12" round AC registers mounted on the ceiling fell to the floor with a loud crash.  I was home alone working in my office when it happened...dang near fell out of my chair.  Got to get that fixed.

 

Mrs. Boss also hinted that we should go into the city and do some shopping.   @#$*&^$

 

I'm going to add another 4' Dewalt rack for storage in the shop.  That should be available at Home Despot later today. 

 

Perhaps there will be time for me to layout bench dog holes and get them bored out now that the vise is installed.  I should be able to just roll the Shopsmith into position over the bench...<grins>

 

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Ordered all the vinyl needed to do the porch and carport ceiling. Will pick it up on Tuesday and finally get started. Looking forward to never having to paint those ceilings again! Hope I still have muscle memory to pound nails overhead!!

2 hours ago, forty_caliber said:

Perhaps there will be time for me to layout bench dog holes and get them bored out now that the vise is installed.  I should be able to just roll the Shopsmith into position over the bench...<grins>

 

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Might be time for this gadget. Drill Guide

My son is home from Merchant Marine Academy. Working on his car while I get to watch. 

 

 

 

Bet ya can't JUST watch.

34 minutes ago, Gene Howe said:

Bet ya can't JUST watch.

Normally would be true. But I have trained apprentice's for 20 years. Let the young whippersnapper do the work. 

Youngest granddauhter has her HS graduation tonight, so today will be spent prepping for that (I guess, it's up to Marie). It's rainy and very windy outside and the ceremony may have to be moved indoors.

1 hour ago, lew said:

Ordered all the vinyl needed to do the porch and carport ceiling. Will pick it up on Tuesday and finally get started. Looking forward to never having to paint those ceilings again! Hope I still have muscle memory to pound nails overhead!!

 

... Much easier if you use screws, and a cordless. DAMHIKT

18 minutes ago, Larry Buskirk said:

 

... Much easier if you use screws, and a cordless. DAMHIKT

I like that idea! Have to see if I can find some screws with a head that will work.

41 minutes ago, lew said:

I like that idea! Have to see if I can find some screws with a head that will work.

 

Use lathe screws. They have wide head and sharp points.  Only need like 1 inch max length.  Used them for years on all the vinyl siding work I have done. Including carport few years back.  

spent the morning making phone calls, reporting the passing of my dad early this morning.  then watered the gardens.  i'm about done for the weekend.

1 hour ago, Gunny said:

 

Use lathe screws. They have wide head and sharp points.  Only need like 1 inch max length.  Used them for years on all the vinyl siding work I have done. Including carport few years back.  

Thanks! Never thought of those!!

1 hour ago, DAB said:

spent the morning making phone calls, reporting the passing of my dad early this morning.  then watered the gardens.  i'm about done for the weekend.

 

Sorry to hear he has passed. Condolences to you and your family.

 

We shall light a candle for him.

 

 

16 hours ago, DAB said:

spent the morning making phone calls, reporting the passing of my dad early this morning.  then watered the gardens.  i'm about done for the weekend.

Sorry about your dad. May he rest in peace.

 Sorry for your loss DAB.

Sorry to hear of your loss DAB.