Category Archives: Woodshop
Second to Last Day of Summer Musings
Well. I did get the logs moved over from the saw pile to the firewood pile, ready to be cut down and split. I am supposed to go get more wood tomorrow with one of the boys, and hopefully that … Continue reading
Thrift Store Yarn Winder
I saw this century plus year old Yarn Winder down at the thrift store the other day but did not have the $110 they wanted for it. But, knowing I could do a reasonable job replicating it, I took some … Continue reading
I Voted!
When you go to vote, they give you a sticker after that says, “I Voted!” I have to print my own this time and wear it proudly. Not because they were out, or because I voted, but because I did … Continue reading
Long Needed Day Off
I have recovered the site from a crash, and things are up and running like that. Good enough! I took the afternoon off today and cleaned up in the workshop some before joining my oldest daughter in some carving. I … Continue reading
Lazy Days of Summer
The only problem with Door Dashing is making too little to cover the bills and the spend on fuel to do the job. Never mind maintenance and all that. Still, I carry on, and this week I am trying to … Continue reading
Working In The Old Ways
Alright, alright. I am not working by candlelight out there in the shop; however, I did want to catch the ambiance while I was there. Below you will find a set of images taken as I flipped the board over … Continue reading
Working and Woodworking
Life always feels transitional to me. It is constant change. So, even when it is frustrating, like driving yesterday was, I don’t worry about it, because I know it will change. But before I worry about waiting for that, I … Continue reading
A Little Shop Time
I got some time out in the shop this evening after spending the better part of the day feeling low, and just kind of hanging out, and doing my laundry. I fooled around with that joint on the poplar top … Continue reading
All About Burning Out A Little
Today’s DoorDashing got to me after a few hours. I could have stayed and earned more, but sitting in the car, looking out at the same sort of view, maneuvering through traffic, dealing with all the people who are messing … Continue reading
Oh the Horrors!
I have been quiet lately because I have come back to the work-a-day life I was in 20 years ago and more. Once again, I find myself working day after day to make hardly enough money to get by on. … Continue reading