In a realm of wood and wonder, I chronicle the tale of my odyssey into the ancient craft of woodworking. With the precision of enchanted tools, I traverse the mystical realms of CNC, all whilst embarking upon the grand adventure that is my retirement. Here, amidst sawdust and dreams, I weave the narrative of my journey, one post at a time.
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It came time to reorganize my lumber storage in the workshop. I had stock stored all over the floor and any flat surface I could find. So, I added lumber racks to the wall in the workshop and in the…
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A Heart for my Sweets
Behold, upon a serendipitous visit to the woodworking emporium, did mine eyes fall upon a piece of Purpleheart wood, magnificent in hue and unparalleled in beauty. With a heart full of purpose, I sought the counsel of my beloved wife,…
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Cabinetry Doors
We had some open shelves in our closet. A decision was made to fabricate some doors and a couple of faux drawers to make the closet look better. I started using MDF as the stock material but found that the…
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Upcycled Cutting Board
Using some scrap wood shipping spacers given to me by my nephew, I made a cutting board. The wood pieces were approximately 1.25″x1.25″x17″ in size. They were planed flat and parallel using a Dewalt planer. I laser etched Eric and…
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Woodworking Mallet
I made my own mallet for use in woodworking projects. I left a pocket in the middle to add lead shot. The lead shot will give the mallet a little more force when swinging like a dead blow hammer.