So another day down, and this is a much needed day off. Off of work, and a break from projects. Although I am doing some writing and some research.
One of the main reasons for this is that I smashed my hand at work, got a good number of stitches and a little stiffness. Although at the time I said to hell with it, grabbed some superglue, poured a healthy dose into the gaping cut, held it shut with tape, put a glove on and kept on working.
Ten hours later I realized that this was only a temporary fix, even though I do love super glue.
The doctor did a fantastic job of sewing me back together after she scolded me for waiting so long to come in.
In that light, I don't want to over do it, and I will stay away from anything too rigorous for the next few days to keep the cut clean and my hand rested.
So after some household clean up, and some tool maintenance, I am just blogging and taking it easy.
Tool tip of the day: don't worry if you totally chip up your hand plane blade, it can be ground back to a nice straight edge and resharpened. As I had to do today, once I took a peak at the blade on my block plane. Chipped in about 4 places. But back to awesome with the right maintenance.
Alright folks, Thanks again for stopping in to check out the blog. Please take a minute to leave a comment on any post that you like, if you so please. Even though I am using the Blogger platform to host this blog, I do have the commenting feature set up for any user with or without a Google profile. It should be working. If it is not, please use the contact form to the right and let me know! I will fix it ASAP!
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Thanks again , and have a great night!
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Showing posts with label Social Media. Show all posts
12.15.2016
12.11.2016
Saturday Update
Tonight was a tough one. Trying to get to work on the pallet trunk chest was just a non starter.
Not to say I didn't get some progress done. In fact, I did basically finish the chest, minus the final sanding and trim, and the stain. OH and the hardware for hinges and what not. So I guess the truth is, I finished the wood working portion. I just have to go clean it up.
I felt rushed, because I also put in a long day at work, came home, got the family settled and then headed out to the mancave, aka the garage, only to suffer from numerous interruptions. I hastily threw together the rest of the pieces needed on the chest, and began my final cuts. I broke one board after it was set. I cut too deep on another. All in all, I messed up.
So the challenge now is to do the true DIY thing and fix what I have in front of me.
The professional might scrap the project and rebuild it correctly. I think I can do enough sanding, carving and planing to hide the mistakes. So that's the route I am taking. Ill let you know how it comes out. Truthfully, I am not all mad. I used some really old pallet wood for the rest of it. But once I planed the boards down and scraped off the weathered outer layer of wood, the board underneath was something special. I think that alone will make up for the mistakes I made.
So that was tonight. I have my work cut out for me on my day off tomorrow. So expect some pictures soon. And you know what? The worst thing is not even that bad. Because I am learning all the time. The next project will come out even better. And the next. And you know I don't intend to stop making stuff.
On my way home from work I passed by some of the big box stores and drove my truck around back. Filled my truck bed with new pallets to add to my stash. There are more projects in my future now. I have the material! I just need to make the time!
Now, on a not so great note: I did film two videos. Unboxing some new tools. But I currently don't have access to those because they are on my Ipad. And I am working off my computer at the moment.
However, I already began the editing in iMovie in order to put those two short videos together, and will be posting them on the blog soon.
So what else? I am just ranting, with no real objective in mind but to update on the project front.
I did use my new hand plane. It was not too bad. I'm still a fan of the bench plane, so keep that in mind if you are shopping for your first hand plane. Its not a bad size and shape for most beginner projects. And like I mentioned, once I ran the plane over some of those old boards, the beautiful wood underneath came through with the grains popping and the color shining. I am more than satisfied. Some good sanding will finish it up nice. All is well on that front.
Besides building my projects, which admittedly take much longer than they should, I have been writing. I have two other blogs that I am working on. Both of them I use the free platform from Blogger. I don't care if they get readers and I don't care if they get views. The real reason I have those pages up is for me to continue to work on ideas and work on my creativity. Like I told my son today. Do ONE idea each day. Doesn't matter if it sucks. Because You don't have to show anyone. But if you do one a day, eventually you will have that one great idea. And that could be your golden ticket.
It's akin to walking a hundred miles. It all starts with a step. Followed by another. Eventually you make it. But not without putting in the work first.
So like Malcom Gladwell said, ten thousand hours here we come!
I'm putting in the work. And at a minimum, I hope that by reading this blog you can be inspired to put that work in too.
Because you may have that great idea somewhere inside. That perfect project, or that masterpiece. But if you never start, we will never get to enjoy it.
So please keep creating!
I'm going to take a breather and finish tonight's drink: Sweetwater IPA. Not a bad beer for a Saturday!
Thanks for stopping by!
Not to say I didn't get some progress done. In fact, I did basically finish the chest, minus the final sanding and trim, and the stain. OH and the hardware for hinges and what not. So I guess the truth is, I finished the wood working portion. I just have to go clean it up.
I felt rushed, because I also put in a long day at work, came home, got the family settled and then headed out to the mancave, aka the garage, only to suffer from numerous interruptions. I hastily threw together the rest of the pieces needed on the chest, and began my final cuts. I broke one board after it was set. I cut too deep on another. All in all, I messed up.
So the challenge now is to do the true DIY thing and fix what I have in front of me.
The professional might scrap the project and rebuild it correctly. I think I can do enough sanding, carving and planing to hide the mistakes. So that's the route I am taking. Ill let you know how it comes out. Truthfully, I am not all mad. I used some really old pallet wood for the rest of it. But once I planed the boards down and scraped off the weathered outer layer of wood, the board underneath was something special. I think that alone will make up for the mistakes I made.
So that was tonight. I have my work cut out for me on my day off tomorrow. So expect some pictures soon. And you know what? The worst thing is not even that bad. Because I am learning all the time. The next project will come out even better. And the next. And you know I don't intend to stop making stuff.
On my way home from work I passed by some of the big box stores and drove my truck around back. Filled my truck bed with new pallets to add to my stash. There are more projects in my future now. I have the material! I just need to make the time!
Now, on a not so great note: I did film two videos. Unboxing some new tools. But I currently don't have access to those because they are on my Ipad. And I am working off my computer at the moment.
However, I already began the editing in iMovie in order to put those two short videos together, and will be posting them on the blog soon.
So what else? I am just ranting, with no real objective in mind but to update on the project front.
I did use my new hand plane. It was not too bad. I'm still a fan of the bench plane, so keep that in mind if you are shopping for your first hand plane. Its not a bad size and shape for most beginner projects. And like I mentioned, once I ran the plane over some of those old boards, the beautiful wood underneath came through with the grains popping and the color shining. I am more than satisfied. Some good sanding will finish it up nice. All is well on that front.
Besides building my projects, which admittedly take much longer than they should, I have been writing. I have two other blogs that I am working on. Both of them I use the free platform from Blogger. I don't care if they get readers and I don't care if they get views. The real reason I have those pages up is for me to continue to work on ideas and work on my creativity. Like I told my son today. Do ONE idea each day. Doesn't matter if it sucks. Because You don't have to show anyone. But if you do one a day, eventually you will have that one great idea. And that could be your golden ticket.
It's akin to walking a hundred miles. It all starts with a step. Followed by another. Eventually you make it. But not without putting in the work first.
So like Malcom Gladwell said, ten thousand hours here we come!
I'm putting in the work. And at a minimum, I hope that by reading this blog you can be inspired to put that work in too.
Because you may have that great idea somewhere inside. That perfect project, or that masterpiece. But if you never start, we will never get to enjoy it.
So please keep creating!
I'm going to take a breather and finish tonight's drink: Sweetwater IPA. Not a bad beer for a Saturday!
Thanks for stopping by!
11.27.2016
11.23.2016
Side Gigs Online
You know by now that I am all about creating things, and it goes well beyond the projects that I have done so far. I love seeing other people do the same. So as a way to support that effort, and to create a side revenue stream for myself in the process, I jumped on Fivver to see what I could do.
If you have never taken a minute to peruse Fivver, take a minute to check it out. It's an online freelance marketplace that helps guys like me find work or services on the cheap.
You can find someone to do just about anything for you on the site, and on the flip side, you can offer your own services at a price. And it can be very easy.
If you have something to offer give it a try, and see if you can land a few bucks. Or if you need some help on your own projects, there is probably someone on Fivver who will do some work for you.
Here's a link to one of the gigs I've been making money on lately: Here
If you have never taken a minute to peruse Fivver, take a minute to check it out. It's an online freelance marketplace that helps guys like me find work or services on the cheap.
You can find someone to do just about anything for you on the site, and on the flip side, you can offer your own services at a price. And it can be very easy.
If you have something to offer give it a try, and see if you can land a few bucks. Or if you need some help on your own projects, there is probably someone on Fivver who will do some work for you.
Here's a link to one of the gigs I've been making money on lately: Here
10.25.2016
Check Out My Pinterest
I'm doing my best to keep these posts coming with projects I'm making, but I've also curated a lot of great articles on my Pinterest boards. There are some really great crafts and artwork and tips that other people have done. As I see 'em, I pin 'em!
So for my own enjoyment, I can always go back and look. So why would I be stingy? You can take a look too. I'll leave you a link below.
If you follow me over on Pinterest, shoot me a message, and I'll follow back! Thanks for checking it out!
Leave me a comment, and I'll get back to you!
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