| This blog is written by Mark Gipson | 13 entries so far |
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Wood score #1: Future wood score
In the northeast of Thailand I am busy growing my future wood supply. We have 10 rai (about 4 acr...
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First cabinets #4: On the home stretch
Almost there with the kitchen cabinets. Today I was able to install them, fit the top and applian...
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First cabinets #3: More progress
I’m back in the shop after some time out to visit my wife’s village for a funeral. Th...
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First cabinets #2: Face frames completed
The weather has been kind to me again today and I was able to get outside and do some more work o...
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First cabinets #1: Building my first ever cabinets
Now that the temperature in Bangkok has cooled down a little I have been able to make a start on ...
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Magazine rack #1: I like the design, but how to build it?
One of my next projects is a magazine rack for our hair salon. I drew up a short list of requi...
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Footstools #5: Nearly there
The salon footstool project is nearing completion, I am just waiting for the finish to cure for t...
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Footstools #4: Progressing nicely
Thanks to some cooler weather, hiring some more staff for the salon and the arrival of a small sh...
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Footstools #3: Looking for some advice
Salon footstool #2 is well under way and I am looking for some advice from fellow lumberjocks. As...
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Footstools #2: First stool finished!
I got a bit of shop time this week and have finished my first project! One footstool is completed...
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Setting up shop #2: Frustration in Thailand
One of the reasons for writing this blog series is the hope that it may help fellow woodworkers t...
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Footstools #1: My first real woodworking project
One of the excuses I used to get started with woodworking (and spend money on tools of course) wa...
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Setting up shop #1: Clearing the storage room
I made the first steps in setting up my shop today. I already have a workbench but currently it s...
