I got a bit of shop time in this past weekend and last night. I got the blanks for the first end grain cutting boards planed and ready to cut and glue in the end grain part.

This will end up making seven boards. Three large, two medium and two small.

And I also got the blanks ready to make up 10 bread dipping trays.

I should finish the bread trays tonight and get the glue ups on the boards.

So how about you all, how are your projects coming, did you finish them over the weekend or are the still in progress like me?

Share a few pictures and show us where you are?

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John Moody
Site Administrator


John Moody Woodworks
http://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com

Thanks for picking up the slack, John - been super busy and forgot my highly paid duties ! ! !  

Anyhow, putting finishing touches on maps, new military plaques, two eagle plaques, and some other stuff.  Getting ready for our first show of the year this coming weekend.

How about the rest of y'all, whatcha working on and did you get anything finished?

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Fred
aka Pop's Shop
www.pops-shop.com
'Soooooo many patterns - sooooo little time'
Scroll Saw Forum Host

John, your boards are looking really nice. I am always impressed how you have it down to a science now, making many boards at a time. I am very happy to see business is still booming with the boards, you never thought this would happen did ya!!!!!!!

I did get the final coat of finish on my customers settee, here it is shown without the deck boards in place yet. I am going to assemble the settee today and deliver this weekend. It has been awhile, since being down with the flu or cold since what seems like before Christmas in one way or the other, and our weather here has been very wet and cold seems every weekend up until this weekend, it's been hard to get the final finishing on it.

I purchased reproduction solid brass casters from Horton Brasses, we definitely breathed new life into this settee.

Before:

After:

This has been a fun project, I spoke our very patient customer on Sunday and he is excited to have it in his home finally. And I am excited to deliver it!

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
Proud Supporter of Homes For Our Troops and Wounded Warriors Project

Just gorgeous, John! 

Will we be able to see it with the cushions on?

John Morris said:

John, your boards are looking really nice. I am always impressed how you have it down to a science now, making many boards at a time. I am very happy to see business is still booming with the boards, you never thought this would happen did ya!!!!!!!

I did get the final coat of finish on my customers settee, here it is shown without the deck boards in place yet. I am going to assemble the settee today and deliver this weekend. It has been awhile, since being down with the flu or cold since what seems like before Christmas in one way or the other, and our weather here has been very wet and cold seems every weekend up until this weekend, it's been hard to get the final finishing on it.

I purchased reproduction solid brass casters from Horton Brasses, we definitely breathed new life into this settee.

Before:

After:

This has been a fun project, I spoke our very patient customer on Sunday and he is excited to have it in his home finally. And I am excited to deliver it!

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
Proud Supporter of Homes For Our Troops and Wounded Warriors Project

Yes we will Gene! And thank you for the compliments. It will be awhile as my customer has to order the cushions after I deliver, since they need to be fitted. I'll follow up for sure. Thanks again Gene

Gene Howe said:

Just gorgeous, John! 

Will we be able to see it with the cushions on?

John Morris said:

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
Proud Supporter of Homes For Our Troops and Wounded Warriors Project

Those are going to be some great looking boards, John!

That finish really made the Tiger grain POP!!, John!

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Lew Kauffman-
Wood Turners Forum Host

Time traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!

Lew, the pic does no justice to just how much they are popping! It is completely translucent, and the depth is incredible. I am very happy with it, thanks for the comments.

Lewis Kauffman said:

Those are going to be some great looking boards, John!

That finish really made the Tiger grain POP!!, John!

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Lew Kauffman-
Wood Turners Forum Host

Time traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
Proud Supporter of Homes For Our Troops and Wounded Warriors Project

Wow, John that looks so great. The Tiger Maple is stunning. Like Gene, I really want to see it with the cushion on it. Super Job.

I know what you mean about seeming like a long time. I almost forgot where the light switch was when I went back in mine. No I really had no idea I was be making so many cutting boards. It is fun and I am enjoying it.

Sorry Fred, I didn't mean to take your post. Just took a few pictures last night when I was about to walk out and posted them first thing this morning.

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John Moody
Site Administrator


John Moody Woodworks
http://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com

Beautiful Mr. Morris.  I bet it takes two men and a boy to carry that thing.  I delivered my daughter's desk today.  When she gets it loaded with goodies I'll take a picture..

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Ron Dudelston
Site Administrator

Above and Beyond WoodWorks

Mr. Morris, your honor and chief of stuff

WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW - - -  It is absolutely amazing what a little tender loving care can do with old furniture.  Your customer is going to amazed.

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Fred
aka Pop's Shop
www.pops-shop.com
'Soooooo many patterns - sooooo little time'
Scroll Saw Forum Host

Guys, thank you all for the kind comments, I cannot wait to deliver it. For me that is funnest part, even more so then the actual build, I love seeing customers reactions. I cannot think of a time that I have ever had a negative reaction from anything I have done for others, and it truly is rewarding. So, here to batting a 1000 when this one is delivered!

Thanks again guys, my ego is now large again,

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
Proud Supporter of Homes For Our Troops and Wounded Warriors Project