38 days ago
by Mark DeCou |
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(I haven’t done this style of blogging for awhile. With so many new LJ’ers now on this website, I’ve figured most of us don’t want to see these long-winded-folksy style, non-woodworking, rambling, style blogs anymore. But, this is a story about “Hot Air”, so I’ll let a bunch out along with the photos.)
This blog could easily be subtitled: ”Facing Your Fears with Hot Air.”Read on further to find out why.
July 29th, 2008:
I wa...
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93 days ago
by Mark DeCou |
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This blog is photo-less.
I haven’t done many blogs without photos before.
I was taking some photos today with my trusty Kodak digital camera, and trying to save a few steps, carried it by my pinky, while carrying some woodworking.
But, let’s backup a little.
I have a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (ME).
I remember suffering through some Electrical Engineering (EE) courses at the State College, and absolutely hating them. I had to take them to do ...
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96 days ago
by Mark DeCou |
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My recent lumberjock postings of the walking cane work I have done recently has brought a lot of interest from folks wanting me to build them special, unique, elaborately detailed, walking canes and sticks.
This new blog communicates the design process on one cane as I prepare to start the carving, and get approvals on the final design.
The customer is a Youth Pastor, and needs to use a tall walking cane to support a bad knee. He and I have been designing this project for several weeks...
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207 days ago
by Todd A. Clippinger |
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The shop is not finished but it is operational again. I need to use the space for a project I have going right now.
I still have plenty of work ahead to finish it. I can wait on floor cabinets and worktop but the upper cabinets or at least some open cubby boxes to store glue, sandpaper, routers, etc. are a must. Clamp storage on the wall will clear a good bit of floor space.
I did not have to buy hardly anything to do this work, it was material that I had on hand.
I have many more id...
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210 days ago
by Todd A. Clippinger |
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Sunday, 10 Feb ‘08
Finished mudwork on walls. Took Sunday nap.Painted 2 coats of primer.
Trim and paint to follow on Monday. Touch-ups and moving on Tuesday
Peace, Love, and Shop Building
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250 days ago
by Todd A. Clippinger |
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The final act…
Buffing the final coat of finish is the moment of birth for a project. After that it is carefully wrapped and delivered to start its’ life with family, friend, or client.
One part of the woodworking process that most of us don’t figure in is the photography. I can tell you from experience that this a very important part of furniture making. It is not an option if you are planning on doing woodworking and furniture as a business, be it full or part time....
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251 days ago
by Mark DeCou |
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Mission vs. Arts & Crafts, What’s the Difference?:
Recently, I posted a project here called an “Arts & Crafts Entry Table”.
here is the l...
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415 days ago
by Mark DeCou |
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I have received some correspondence lately asking about what I am doing right now in the shop. So, I thought I would post a little progress on my current commission piece.
The people at the St. Anthony of Padua Church in Strong City, KS asked me to build a Hymn Number Stand to match the other pieces in the church I did earlier this year.
Here is a list of the other projects that go with this commission that I have already completed, some have been posted as projects, while others haven...
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485 days ago
by Mark DeCou |
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Yesterday, I enjoyed an afternoon of getting to know a fellow lumberjock, “Kev”, otherwise known as Kevin Larcom from Wichita. He has a design for a Thorsen Table Challenge project, but didn’t have any wood. So, I set him up with some walnut and maple. I’m anxious to see how it comes together by the end of the Month.
I loaned him my Sam Maloof, George Nakashima, Mira Nakashima, and Krenov books, so look out world, he can’t help but motivated to make dust no...
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