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Good Monday morning Patriot Woodworkers! What did you get done over the weekend, and what have you planned for the week ahead! Inquiring minds want to know. Please tell us what's happening in your shops, your life, and any events going on with you. Thank you for being here folks!

 

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George Williams of Urban Wood Creations in Tampa Florida shows off some of his work. To see more of George's work visit him at his website Urban Wood Creations.

 

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10 minutes ago, John Morris said:

What did you get done over the weekend?

Other than trying to stay warm, not much. 

14 minutes ago, John Morris said:

What have you planned for the week ahead?

Depends upon what "Mother Nature" decides to throw at us. 

12 minutes ago, Larry Buskirk said:

Depends upon what "Mother Nature" decides to throw at us.

Be working in the rain here Larry, have a county line to survey and exhibit and I'll be getting into the muck and mud soaking wet, I love the rain though, we don't get enough of it around here, also it's not toe numbing cold here so it's just the wet stuff for now.

19 minutes ago, John Morris said:

I'll be getting into the muck and mud soaking wet,

 

 Sounds like what our driveway will be again in a couple of days.  Those "Duck Boots" are heavy enough without the muck/mud. 

Nothing "done" here.  Tried to stay out of the cold as much as practical.  Went to pick up supplies one day so that's done.

Played around with my camera.  Haven't had it out in a couple years and had about forgotten how to use it.

Spent a bit of time on the computer to look at options on a train trip.  I would love to do the west coast, I had wanted to do it in 2023...

Looking at those trips are sorta like studying the seed catalogs when I was much younger...

 

Looking at the week ahead, the forecast says that after climbing above freezing later this morning we shouldn't see freezing temps for a couple weeks.  Warm temps and rain.  Beats cold temps and rain

So, plans are to work on these two base cabinets for our daughters pantry.  Two cabinets, seven drawers.

And maybe a few bird pics.  And maybe daydream about a train trip...

 

 

 

 

Now that my scroll saw has finally been released from the tool hospital, there are several patterns waiting to be cut. Most will be compound cuts. Fun, fun, fun. 

Plowed the drive.  Goofed off the rest of the time.  Spent some time in the shop putting things away and playing with whatever caught my eye.  That always makes for a fun day.

Getting ready to do taxes.

 

Tinkered in the shop and made a Golden Ratio caliper to help me get my turnings more proportional. I was surprised that the last little one was as close as it was!

golden-section-gauge-drawing.pdf

21 minutes ago, lew said:

Getting ready to do taxes.

 

Still waiting on one W2. 

Kept youngest grandson Friday night through late Saturday evening while oldest grandson was at all day Wrestling Invitational. Oldest did pretty good for his first ever middle school wrestling event especially with only 2 weeks of practice and wrestling against some 8th graders.. 3-2 on the day. Team finished 3rd out of 8.

 

Church responsibilities Sunday. 2nd consecutive Sunday of -10° or lower to start the day. Took daughter, SIL and grandsons out for lunch afterwards. Took care of minimal tasks after. 

 

We may get to 32° for the first time in 12 days yet today (30° now at 1P), but with a price. Have had sleet/snow off & on all morning; freezing rain this evening through the overnight. 

 

Starting this afternoon and every Monday for the next several weeks, I have to PU youngest grandson after school at 3;45P. He's joined some type of choral group. While he does enjoy music (awesome teacher at his elementary), per him, he's in it for the "free t-shirt and Subway sandwich."

 

Rest of the week TBD. Need to reinspect work and gather remainder of tools from the storm cellar after well pump replacement a week ago today when it was 12 below. Rain in the forecast most of the week, but at least temperatures above freezing.

4 hours ago, Gene Howe said:

Now that my scroll saw has finally been released from the tool hospital, there are several patterns waiting to be cut. Most will be compound cuts. Fun, fun, fun. 

What ended up being the "knock" problem Gene?

Had a woodturners meeting Saturday which came off very well .Worked on getting a handle turned in wormy persimmon . Got it turned and holes filled with epoxy colored with micro powder. Started on a small box to hold small stuff at lathe headstock. Today going down to son's "ranch" to pick up some of the sweet gum I cut last week.  Tomorrow get the new knee so no more shop for a while.

 

Weather nice today at 55 with rain coming in in late afternoon.

Edited January 22, 20242 yr by Gerald

11 minutes ago, Gerald said:

Tomorrow get the new knee so no more shop for a while.

Prayers to you Gerald as well as for the medical team.

6 minutes ago, Grandpadave52 said:

Prayers to you Gerald as well as for the medical team.

Same here, Gerald.

@Gerald Mimi has had both knees done- a year apart. Both times she was in the OR for less than 40 minutes and home the next day. No complications other than the old adage that nurses make the worst patients . We bought an "ice machine" that pumped cold water thru a knee wrap. It really worked for her.

 

Prayers for a successful operation and speedy recovery.

5 hours ago, Grandpadave52 said:

What ended up being the "knock" problem Gene?

IDK, the guy who worked on it wasn't at work when I picked it up. The receipt only listed a bunch of screws used. Probably just like it's owner..a few screws loose.

@Gerald...my wife had orthoscopic ACL knee surgery several years ago on both knees; about a year apart. We got one of THESE (not exact but very similar). Made a big difference for her. Larger drug stores or medical supply stores usually carry them in stock.

29 minutes ago, Grandpadave52 said:

@Gerald...my wife had orthoscopic ACL knee surgery several years ago on both knees; about a year apart. We got one of THESE (not exact but very similar). Made a big difference for her. Larger drug stores or medical supply stores usually carry them in stock.

That's similar to what we got! Lot's of trips to Sheetz for ice but it was worth it.

 

This is the elm plus some for another turner. 

 

this is my son standing by the sweet gum we did not bring home

5 hours ago, lew said:

@Gerald Mimi has had both knees done- a year apart. Both times she was in the OR for less than 40 minutes and home the next day. No complications other than the old adage that nurses make the worst patients . We bought an "ice machine" that pumped cold water thru a knee wrap. It really worked for her.

 

Prayers for a successful operation and speedy recovery.

This is the second . Did the left last January. We used Ice pack and did fine. You ought to see the scar, barely perceptible. I complimented the doctor and he said his nurse sews them up. Got a lot done today . A friend called he had a line on some elm so got that and then picked up some of the Sweet gum , makes for a pile in shop.

Edited January 23, 20242 yr by Gerald

Got the final glue up for this MFT done, now just have to flush trim, edge band the top, and get some finish on it, and that part will be done.

Progress has been a little slow due to actual work lately but this should solve a couple of issues out here in the shop.