Friday again folks! 

 

Here "Two Weeks From Anywhere" we're not sure if we should open the windows, or run the furnace. 

Been in the 40's most of this week after a week of above normal temperatures, today through Monday is forecast to be in the 70's. 

I'll be spending that time cutting up some firewood I haven't got to yet. 

 

 So, What's on Your Weekend Agenda? 

I’m a glutton for punishment.  Headed to the Notre Dame vs. UNLV game.  Fingers crossed.

20 minutes ago, Ron Dudelston said:

I’m a glutton for punishment.  Headed to the Norte Dame vs. UNLV game.  Fingers crossed.

Good luck Irish. The AZ Cardinals won yesterday so, anything is possible. 

Would like to mow and mulch leaves but the wind is already roaring with gusts expected above 35 mph later. Same predicted over the weekend. Some errands to run later today, then stop by and visit my step-father for a while. Church responsibilities Sunday. Not sure what other what else I'll get into.

AAA Cooper called and said they expect to deliver my bandsaw between 11-4 today.  I put out the call to gather some troops to help with moving a #400 crate from the driveway back to the shop.  Expect to spend some time getting that unboxed and tuned up this weekend. 

 

Met a fellow woodturner at a craft fair last Sunday.  He had some of his work on display.  We plan to meet up this Sunday to visit and tour our respective shops.  Really looking forward to that. Hopefully we can work together to feed our hungry lathes.  He has a truck and I have a chainsaw!

 

I've finished the outside of the Mahogany chip and dip bowl.  If there is time, I'd like to get that hollowed out this weekend as well.  

 

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Wife has PT today, right around noon, so the day is kinda not available to me for much. But somewhere in the next few days I need to get what I think will be the final mowing in, as well as some other yard/garden tasks. Just as well I can't do it today, way to windy.

Looking forward to first resin pour, probably blue, in that void in the mesquite table top. Then, some walnut planing and, prepare for the next Limbert table leg assembly. If time allows, start stripping the next mesquite round. Saturday,  we'll continue work on the table top that gets resin poured, today. Some buffing of the cured resin and, a second pour of clear, this time, to cover the entire table top. That coat will be brushed on. After it cures, it can be attached to the Limbert legs and, that one is done!

Lumber and hardware run, this morning.....will see what happens after that...

Stay tuned

Spent yesterday (Thursday) on the road to Pittsburgh and back with a 20 minute turnaround (3+hours each way).

 

Did stop by the Flight 93 memorial. It was quite windy and hoped to hear the Tower of Voices chimes but they were working on the chimes. Beautiful drive home thru the mountains as the leaves are in their fall splendor peak this week. 

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Lowes:  $56.22 counting a 10% Discount..four 1 x 6 x 6' Whiteboards, 2 sheets of 1/4" x 2' x 4'...one box of 1-5/8" Coarse thread drywall screws

 

 

Then a trip towards the Quincy, OH area...planed the whiteboard to 5/16" thickness.  Planed a Maple 1 x 6 x6' to 3/4"...bought a 10' Ash plank.. 1 x 6 x 10', and had it planed down to 3/4" thickness...Ash cost me $3...

 

Home for Lunch..Cup of noodles with real Beef and real Crab meat...and a few veggies...I think I'll skip that Estate Sale going on, tomorrow....

 

South Main St. in Bellefonataine, OH...AVOID at all costs.....they are repaving ...enough said.

letting my cherry wood acclimate to the shop, will start work next week on a cremation remains box for my wife's and my remains.

Went to look around the new Horrible Fright store in town. 

2 hours ago, Larry Buskirk said:

Went to look around the new Horrible Fright store in town. 

Did you get your free flashlight???????

Saturday 11am - 2pm it'll be 59˚ to 62˚ with 3-5mph breezes. I'll try vending one more time.

 

Going to begin working on another block of parquet and again lay out a 26.5" x 50" sunshade panel. Look at grain-matching or randomness-matching possibilities.

 

Sunday may visit an old timer guitar player. He's had issues with his chemo and shingles. Wants to record a few more songs before his last chorus.

 

Here's a little music and a little craftwork:

 

 

The not insignificant task of moving a #400 bandsaw and un-crating, gross assembly, and standing the saw up has been accomplished thanks to my nephews Zack and Henry.  I appreciate them so much. Always willing to help. 

 

Will start setting up the rest tomorrow.

 

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Finished demos at the Museum today and got the carcass glued up for the cabinet. Working tomorrow for pay .

7 hours ago, Larry Buskirk said:

Went to look around the new Horrible Fright store in town. 

GO Harbor Freight!

19 hours ago, Fred W. Hargis Jr said:

Did you get your free flashlight???????

Didn't know they had one. Got a pair of work gloves.

after 2 hours of working at the pistol range, general clean up and such, sat down to have pizza for lunch, took my last bite, and my front tooth broke.  (insert sad smile).  i broke it when i was a kid about 47 years ago, so i'll call the dentist monday and see if he can see me and get it fixed.  only need about a 20 year repair this time.  doesn't hurt, just looks funny.

Got the bandsaw setup.  Took my time and followed the Snodgrass method.  Cutting square and plumb.  Installed a 3/8" silicon steel TimberWolf for green wood.  Works like a champ.  Two coats of carnauba wax on the table.  Also setup a Carter circle jig but haven't tried it out yet. 

 

 

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