8:48a: enter the shop
9:08a: do a joint test. I snap an end cut. There’s only a 1/4″ glue joint … but it holds. The wood breaks. That’s a good thing: these boards will not be coming apart.
9:32a: first wood cascade of the day. I have NO ROOM.
9:48a: first glue-up done
Note to self: the next time Velda suggests you buy more clamps, say “Yes, Dear.”
10:24a: first 2 boards picked & processed.
11:32a: throwing things again. Earlier, today.
11:37a: my new plunge router arrives. Now, if I just had time to unpack it….
Love my new Makita RP2301FC 3-1/4 HP Plunge Router (Variable Speed) . Thank you, Amazon Prime!
11:42a: a handle just fell off my table saw. Tool envy, no doubt.
11:55a: I lose at Jenga. As if that’s a surprise. I have NO ROOM.
12:23p: More cut-offs delivered to the curb for mulch. Note to Velda: this is pizza fire starter wood that we’re not using. More pizza is needed!
Pizza! Pizza! Pizza!
1:58p: 2nd glue-up of the day done
2:57p: time to dive for more Black Walnut.
3:47p: I’m now out of 8/4 Hard Maple … but my last custom order is ready for glue-up.
Take heart, Brian! Your board is progressing in the shop, honest!
5:24p: last board is picked & processed.
6:10p: 3rd glue-up done.
6:17p: shop swept. Music off. Lights out.
Staycation: day 3 results:
- 20 more boards picked and processed
- 28 more boards glued up
- 58 total boards now in production
I have NEVER produced like this!
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