Thread: Who's doing what???

Come on Donna you now you want to

Haven't posted in here for a while. Finished my stepladder, several bookcases (still have a couple to do, to house my gazillion books) - JUST finished a good, solid workbench (way better to work on than the floor!) - it has castors, so I can wheel it out of the shed on a fine day, and the sawdust just buries itself in the lawn . (Shavings are another matter - any ideas???) I have the timber cut for 4 outdoor chairs - the current project. I wish I had a bandsaw, but I guess I have to save up for that!

Stand your ground with the shed, girls. Unless you do, it's just "Mum's little hobby", and therefore last on the list. Sharing is good, though! I had problems when I wanted to train as a chef. My late husband didn't think it was at ALL a great idea for me to take two days a week away from the farm, but I persevered, (and fought for it too) and he learned, firstly to respect, then later, to be proud of my efforts. Lucky I did train....it kept the wolf from the door, later, after he died prematurely!!

Good for you Andrea-on all acounts. The woodworking projects sound great, the stack of books, brilliant, and the self-sufficiency vital. Very sorry to hear about your husband though. I hope life remains good for you. All best wishes.

the books need weeding out! Trouble is, there's way too many and the job's too big. I know my kids are going to take most of them to the dump when I pop me clogs, so I'm slowly finding new owners for all the old (and I DO mean old) craft books. I know there are people out there who value the old techniques. Hanging on to the woodwork and DIY books, tho!

Yes Clare, life IS good, because I keep learning new things. I've retired from the (dairy) farm for some years now... worked as a chef for 5 years, now a working artist. (Not that that pays well, except in joy). I love your horses! One day, when I have my furniture sorted, I think I may try making one.

So glad to hear that Andrea. I know just what you mean about the riches of learning new things. My passion too as long as those things don't reside under metal bonnets, or on grass turf playing fields!

Good luck with the giddy-up down the track.

Originally Posted by Eowyn

However, i'm also preparing some timber to scrollsaw some chess pieces.

Originally Posted by tea lady

My list of projects



* turning chess set for dad. He might get the whole set eventually. And by the end I might be able to do spindle turning.

You want pics? hmmmmmm.. i've only done about 10 out of 16 so far.... unsanded.

You dont' expect me to finish them in less than a year, do you?

Originally Posted by Eowyn

You want pics? hmmmmmm.. i've only done about 10 out of 16 so far.... unsanded.

You dont' expect me to finish them in less than a year, do you?

I don't care how long you take, provided that you finish before I want to start

If you could post a blow-by-blow account of how you did it, so much the better.

On my todo list is a chess table, built to FIDE standards. A chess table isn't much good without chess pieces.

As you haven't finished, you're in a really good position to photograph some of the "how I did it."

Johncs
Here's the chess pieces in progress

I think the timber is obeche.

The design comes from " Wooden chess sets you can make" by DIana Thompson

Oh WoWohWoWohWoW!!!!!!!!!! they are going to look even more stunning when you finish them!!!!!!!!!

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I've been fighting with some recalcitrant Camphor Laurel again. Finally got the lid sorted for it. I have to say, I just love using my beltsander, it makes sanding and shaping the squiggles soooo much easier!!

Cheers
Wendy

Originally Posted by Eowyn

Johncs
Here's the chess pieces in progress

I think the timber is obeche.

The design comes from " Wooden chess sets you can make" by DIana Thompson

Wow
The wood looks like this and this to me

I was just thinking yesterday how much easier ww has been since i got the belt/disk sander last year. I can knock up a jig or flatten the bottom of a box in a wink.

Then I sat down to sand the damn intricate chess pieces. *sigh*

Love those chess pieces!! Brilliant. Great to have in the family longtime.