brad's Blog at LumberJocks.com http://lumberjocks.com/brad/blog Sun, 17 May 2009 18:12:00 GMT Progress in Shop Remodel http://lumberjocks.com/brad/blog/8794 I’m not really ready to share the final product yet, actually I’m not even close. Its just been a long process and Friday night culminated with great satisfaction, check my personal blog to see the progress and check back often to see if I have made any progress.

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]]> Sun, 17 May 2009 18:12:00 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/brad/blog/8794 brad brad Gone http://lumberjocks.com/brad/blog/2619 The bird and all the trimmings are gone finally. Ready to get back to normalcy. Have been staying away from family and friends while i fight my yearly cold. sleep and drugs have catapulted me over the hump, I feel almost human this morning. I am having withdrawals from the lack of shop time, I have this uncontrollable urge to “piddle”.

]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2007 11:52:59 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/brad/blog/2619 brad brad Thanksgiving update and warm wishes http://lumberjocks.com/brad/blog/2566 The bird is smoked and safely tucked away in the frig in the basement waiting to be warmed and carved. We are picking up my mother-in-law this morning and are set for the kids and grand kids to descend on the homestead to visit and devour mom and dads Thanksgiving offering, we are so excited.
No work Friday…harrah…my plan is to finish the computer table/desk and then move on to the next WW project.
We wish all of you a happy and enjoyable Thanksgiving.

]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2007 13:26:56 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/brad/blog/2566 brad brad Shop Plans http://lumberjocks.com/brad/blog/2517 The drawing my woodworking buddy did for me.

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]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:01:17 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/brad/blog/2517 brad brad Shop remodel http://lumberjocks.com/brad/blog/2516 The process has begun since the inspiration of a previous blog crossed my vision. My woodworking buddy “Sarge”...who is multi talented has supplied me with a preliminary drawing to use in the planning process. I have two projects to finish before the actual works begins, but to talk and think about the up and coming adventure will keep me focused on my objective, the good news is if you find my dream boring all you have to do is click me off…ha ha (sometimes LuLu is good at that)

]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:47:05 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/brad/blog/2516 brad brad Back and inspired http://lumberjocks.com/brad/blog/2485 My bride LuLu and I are back from a relaxing weekend at Tan-Tara, a beautiful resort in the Ozark region of Missouri. We had a relaxing and inspirational week-end.
My withdrawals from the lack of being able to walk into the shop and “tinker” have subsided some since we returned.
I began taking measurements and making a drawing relative to moving my shop to a larger and more functional area of the basement. It will be a long process but I’m excited and cant wait to begin. I will keep you posted as things progress. INSPIRED BY A POST ON THIS VERY SITE.

]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:54:31 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/brad/blog/2485 brad brad Another week begins http://lumberjocks.com/brad/blog/2355 It was a good week-end. I made a small amount of progress on my computer table/desk. Still not finished but an getting closer. I can’t wait to share some pictures. A friend of mine did find me a new (axtually used)...new to me, hand plane at a garage sale over the week end. I will probably clean and sharpen it tonight, (there goes progress on the computer table)...oh well.
Everyone have a good week.

]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:22:39 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/brad/blog/2355 brad brad Fry-Day http://lumberjocks.com/brad/blog/2315 I missed recording the events of yesterday. Everytime I got ready to post…..another bolt feel from the wheel so to speak.
Looking forward to working on my current project this weel-end…(computer table/desk)
More to come.

]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2007 11:42:17 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/brad/blog/2315 brad brad Monday is over...Tuesday begins http://lumberjocks.com/brad/blog/2295 I got to spend a little time in the shop last night. I fooled around with the old plane of my grandfathers. My WW buddy “sarge” showed me yesterday how to adjust the blade. I discovered last night as i “played” with it,practicing on a piece of scrap wood, why so many woodworkers avoid such tools. ”It ain’t easy”
I’m not discouraged (yet anyway)..I will keep reading,practicing and maybe someday I will become skilled enough to at least use it on a project.

]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:53:24 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/brad/blog/2295 brad brad Another Day, another 50 cents..... http://lumberjocks.com/brad/blog/2285 It’s a great day to be alive…(I think someone wrote a song about that). It is a beautiful fall day in Missouri, I love this time of year. No “skeeters” ,no “sunburn” no “grass to mow”....LIFE IS GOOD)
Trying to cultivate a habit of blogging everyday, hopefully some day I will have something of interest to say.

]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2007 12:24:06 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/brad/blog/2285 brad brad