Category Archives: Woodshop
A New Word Invented in California
There was a new word invented in California. The word is Hurriquake. It is an amalgamation of two words: Hurricane and Earthquake. While it is not entirely accurate because California was hit by a tropical storm yesterday, it was also … Continue reading
Easy Solution to Wood Requirements
I had a log on the mill that had a split in it that made it a bit undesirable for anything like furniture or otherwise. I was done with it at the time I left it. Today I needed a … Continue reading
Getting Going!
The new camera did not show up today due to reasons. It doesn’t really matter. Even so, I am excited. Tomorrow will be a fine day for it. I spent today with our youngest working on her report on Cone … Continue reading
The Lumber Mill
I was checking my e-mail today when the notification of shipment finally came through for the lumber mill. I say finally, but I only ordered the thing a week ago. When I did, the website said that everything could be … Continue reading
Pew! Pew!
Today we all did housecleaning together. It wasn’t a particularly good time; however, it was good to get it done. It’s been a good time since! Mostly just relaxing. Well, expect for the rabbit situation. One of the rabbits died … Continue reading
When it’s Time for Second Sleep
Lying awake seems pretty normal these days. Once I help Missus get up for work, I have trouble getting back to sleep. I am sure this bright screen and keyboard are not helping me. But alas, here we are. So, … Continue reading
Setting Up Shop
The workbench is on the way, and I have electricity in the shop now, providing plenty of light, air in the compressor, batteries a charge, tools electrified, and maybe even a little heat when needed till the wood stove warms … Continue reading
What a Weird Winter
It’s a little alarming, actually, that this winter is as warm as it is. The snow seems to come down in fine granular bits, or in goose feathers. There is not much in between. I woke up at 5:00 this … Continue reading
June 2022
A nice cup of coffee in the shelter of the front porch, in our newly laid out table and chairs set up as a gathering place in the sunlight and the fresh air, there is a breeze blowing in from … Continue reading
Period Beeswax Candles
This weekend I put a couple of candle molds on order and 25 pounds of beeswax. I have been turning some candle holders on the lathe and have really liked the outcome. More importantly, Missus has liked them, and wants … Continue reading