That's part of the problem, Terry. Only other surface around is either the scroll saw and my saw bench (which is also covered with stuff at the moment). I just don't have enough space to have things out and not on my bench. It'll be clean by the weekend for sure. Chester is always wired, unless he's sleeping… it seems to be an "On or Off" lol
Thanks Tony. I seem to have a preference towards art-deco and mid-century modern in my designs. I generally don't like to pigeonhole myself into one specific style requirement, though. Makes it tough when people ask "what style" I make/design in. "Mine?" lol
Getting your entry to them undamaged will be a challenge indeed; shippers are far from delicate. Hope it finds its destination safely. I'd love to see your shipping crate rendition; please post what you come up with.
Thanks for the update and good luck in the competition Mos.
This past week, I got back to working on the Victorian Desktop. I completed the mortise and tenon bottom rail on the inside, and started working on the side panel window.
It's fun seeing the progress on the Victorian PC. I'm not sure I understand the advantage of attaching the video card to the rear plate; seems as though it's a lot of unwarranted work. But then again I usually miss the point.
This week I didn't get a whole lot done, but I did manage to get the foam cut out for the NUC contest shipping case, the custom window fitted for the Victorian Desktop, and got myself a Mod Zoo Poster.
April 15, 2015 - Victorian Desktop and Stanley #55
This week, I got some work done mounting the hardware, and getting the back panel worked on for the Victorian Desktop.
I also got my Stanley #55 out and sharpened a few of the molding irons. I did a couple of practice pieces in each size. I used the large molding iron to cut some longer pieces that I plan to use for a poster frame.
Very cool, Mos! Love the work from the 55…looks tough to sharpen those irons, but now you've got a sweet tool that I bet sees more and more use. I must have one soon!
April 22, 2015 - Victorian Desktop and Stanley #2, #3c, and Fulton plane restorations
This past week I got a lot of work done on the Victorian Desktop. I got the back panel aluminum cut to size, and the cut out the various I/O areas. I finished the back frame, and mounted the side vent for the power supply.
The power button and pair of USB ports are also now installed in the front top of the case, and have done an initial round of planning the watercooling loop as well.
I also finally got around to cleaning getting my Stanley #2 iron cleaned up and sharpened so I can use it again if I want to. I also did the same treatment to my Type 11 Stanley #3c, and a 'The Fulton' jack plane.
Cool Fulton/Sandusky plane, bud. I don't really use vintage woodies much, but sure want to after seeing one like yours cleaned up. I have used Turtle Wax Rubbing compound on dirty trannies with awesome results…highly recommend it for a light, dry cleaning.
April 29, 2015 - Grinder Stand, Plane Irons, and Side Ducts
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This week I built a grinder stand, got the feet for the Victorian Desktop, started making some plow plane irons, and now cut out some side ducts for a staff project.
April 29, 2015 - Grinder Stand, Plane Irons, and Side Ducts
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This week I built a grinder stand, got the feet for the Victorian Desktop, started making some plow plane irons, and now cut out some side ducts for a staff project.
May 20, 2015 - Victorian Desktop, Milling Cherry, Winding Sticks
This week I made some progress getting finish applied, and reassembling it. I also started milling some rough cherry into some usable boards for my next project, and made a set of winding sticks to help with that.
May 27, 2015 - Victorian Desktop Almost Done, More Milling Cherry
This week I've gotten the Victorian Desktop all put back together, and am just working on the water loop now. I ran into a little snag with a leak or two that I need to address, otherwise it's basically done.
I also finished milling up the rest of the cherry for the project I'll be working on.
The NUC project came out very nice, Mos. It's as much sculpture as technology and something you would want to display instead of hide (like most computer components). Good luck in the voting.
This was a rose shadowbox that I made for my dad for Fathers day and his birthday (same day this year). It's solid cherry, finished with shellac, and the rose was airbrushed by Brad Galvin at Dirt Designs Graphic.
Mos, I would say that you have too many 45's, but since I was just watching your tongue and groove video last night ( and building of the gorgeous panel saw) I will stop myself!
Plus, you are teaching many of us about the 45, so I suppose you need as many as your shop can house.
I'm pumped for you Mos. This will be a sweet set up.
Do you think that you will stay pretty exclusive to hand tools, or do you think you'll add some power tools to the mix now that space isn't as much of a concern?
Glad to hear you're running a gas line - I love having a gas heated shop.
I got all the recessed light housings up and wired. I also installed and wired a couple of outlets that will eventually be on a switch for my main strip lights
looking great, Mos. Will the end game be drywall, or are you going to leave it open? I see benefits to both - and would likely be torn if I had a clean slate like you do.
Fuggin' brrrrrr! Was that a sippy cup hanging from your belt in the first part of your video?
Why waste all the wire by running it high then dropping it down to the boxes? Why not use nail plates to protect the wire on each stud? If it is the portion of wire in the bay that worries you it is not secure enough to not move aside should a nail/screw poke through at their level.
Sorry about your water troubles. Hope the French drain fixed your issue.
I'm bad at getting these out on a regular basis, but here's one after almost 3 months! Been busy, but picked up a few things, and managed to get a little more progress made on the new shop…
I like the driver you made. That is slick with its own case. The turnscrews you received are amazing too.
You touched on a ton of stuff in this vid… gramps tools make your heart happy to use, the pcs you make are insane and cute cat is cute.
Fun too see your work as always and glad you made more progress in your shop. Thanks for the update.
What did you do about the water issue?
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