May 6, 20242 yr Popular Post Good Monday morning! 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! Welcome new members To view our newest members and welcome them to our digs, please see our Members Page, you can "Sort" by join date and click on their names and be taken to their profile page where you can leave a message of welcome. Thank you for making our newest folks feel welcome. Featured Topic It's been awhile since I checked in on @FrederickH carvings, he had made progress on Bones and Flowers Featured Video Plywood grade stamps deciphering by The Essential Craftsman.
May 6, 20242 yr Popular Post Mowing, mowing, and more mowing if the weather cooperates. Other than that, still trying to figure out if I've got enough stuff for a project.
May 6, 20242 yr Popular Post Got power to the new laser. Still assembling it, though. So many parts. So many itsy bitsy screws. I'm gettin' there.
May 6, 20242 yr Popular Post 1 minute ago, Gene Howe said: Got power to the new laser. Still assembling it, though. So many parts. So many itsy bitsy screws. I'm gettin' there. Just about ready to make those plywood donuts.
May 6, 20242 yr Popular Post Might some short time in the shop this week. Marie has another back surgery a week from tomorrow and this week has several appointments ahead of that. Otherwise it looks like it will rain every day so no outside stuff will get done, which puts me in the shop.
May 6, 20242 yr Author Popular Post 1 minute ago, Fred W. Hargis Jr said: Otherwise it looks like it will rain every day so no outside stuff will get done, which puts me in the shop. Hey Fred, with the rain in your neck of the woods, what's the temps like this time of year?
May 6, 20242 yr Popular Post After last weeks doc appt & blood work I have a tele visit later this morning to go over the results. Since the results were online I already have them and the only number out of line is the PSA which has been climbing for several years. Still not as high as it has been, but I expect he wants me to go back to the Urologist... Likely begin a project or two this week, or at least getting up the sketches and materials.
May 6, 20242 yr Popular Post 24 minutes ago, John Morris said: Hey Fred, with the rain in your neck of the woods, what's the temps like this time of year? We.re warmer than usual this year, today we'll be in the low 70s...but normally we would be in the low-to-mid 60s. A standard warning here is to not plant anything until after Mother's day because we have a good chance of frost until then. So the lows around this time of the year are normally in the upper 30s/low 40s.
May 6, 20242 yr Popular Post 51 minutes ago, Larry Buskirk said: Just about ready to make those plywood donuts. Dozens, with glaze by Deft. Maybe some with sprinkles, too.
May 6, 20242 yr Popular Post Started playing around with more of those tiny hollow forms. Mimi found some plastic "test tubes" that fit into them and now wants more to give away.
May 6, 20242 yr Popular Post 10 minutes ago, steven newman said: heading towards the shop...on a Monday? Wish me luck... OH, NO!!! It's the Apocalypse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 6, 20242 yr Popular Post What did you get done over the weekend, Short answer, nothing fun except maybe the soccer match. From Friday's To do: refill all mowing gas containers;☆ change oil/filter/ service wife's Jeep; ☆ replace RS running light bulb in Buick; ☆ nothing fun about that job; early voting for primary; ☆ grandson's soccer match; ☆, 2-2 tie; get a couple string trimmers running, didn't happen; church responsibilities Sunday, ☆☆; Additionally: install new large print rain gage☆, gather recycling then trip to recycle center☆; clean, prep oriole feeder station☆, clean (5) and place hummingbird feeder stations☆; whole bunch of some other stuff☆; domestic duties☆ coffee☆; donuts--nadda; nap(s)NONE Coming attractions: called in to active duty early this AM; youngest grandson is puny; couple monthly meetings at the church; maybe mowing depending on weather; still need to get those weedeaters running; need an errand run to town for numerous items; whole bunch of other stuff.
May 6, 20242 yr Popular Post 41 minutes ago, lew said: Started playing around with more of those tiny hollow forms. Mimi found some plastic "test tubes" that fit into them and now wants more to give away. No good deed goes unpunished...
May 6, 20242 yr Popular Post Was minding my own business at restaurant when a table full of woodworkers were arguing about tool storage. One saw my ASE patch on my shirt and inquired on my thoughts. If you don't like my answer maybe don't ask? They were focused on putting wrenches on pegboard hooks. On the wall. Wasteful in my opinion. You already have a toolbox. Organize them in neat rows and call it a day. What do I know? Edited May 6, 20242 yr by Gunny
May 6, 20242 yr Popular Post 26 minutes ago, Grandpadave52 said: No good deed goes unpunished... Truth...
May 6, 20242 yr Popular Post 1 hour ago, steven newman said: heading towards the shop...on a Monday? Wish me luck... May as well sounds like s'yhpruM at @Grandpadave52's place.
May 6, 20242 yr Popular Post Ok..THAT was FUN..lack of a shop fan is slowing things down a bit #3 Stile needed a groove, done did..had a sliver break out, glued back in place..have to wait a day.. #4 Stile needed a groove, done did...put Stanley No. 45 out of the way...set up the Mortise Jig... #4 Stile now has all 9 mortises done...need to wait on #3 Stile.. Need a way to hold those raised panels still, long enough to fine tune the rebates, as a few are way too FAT.. Taking a break, sitting by the AC Unit..trying to dry out..is it too early for a cold Beer?
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