As you may already know if you have read my last post on the imminent arrival of our puppy, I have been busy fencing our piece of land. And at the same time, my girlfriend has always wanted an archway/gate, and I thought that this would be the occasion to make one. About five years... Continue Reading →
Landscaping / patio project: A ramp for our new puppy!
I have not posted any of my indoors projects recently, and for good reason. Despite the steady rain we have had here over the past three weeks or so, I have been obsessed with one idea: To get my house and piece of land ready for the arrival of our new puppy, which is due... Continue Reading →
A local discovery in wood species: Russian olivewood
I got a call from a friend whose tree lost a few large branches last week. It is Russian olivewood. He brought me a couple of pieces two days ago, and the rest will follow shortly. The sapwood is very light yellow, almost white, and the heartwood is a deep chocolate brown. The grain is... Continue Reading →
Chessboard Project: The Finishing Process Has Begun!
First coat of oil!
Woodworking project: Toy plane
Woodworking: Toy Plane Project
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