That is a wonderful sight to see – Mark back in the workshop with a bunch of students making sawdust. And the funny lady in there too.   That workshop is one of my happy places. (Strangely, I find wood-working…   Read more»

And this is what happened …

It took a lot longer than getting out the masking tape, superglue, and router – but part of that was my nervous learning curve with the software. I still find the accuracy incredible. …   Read more»

I had some (wooden) window frames to repair, and then paint this weekend. ☹  Naturally, they were *upstairs* window frames, and I’m not a fan of climbing ladders. ☹☹ But with that job done, I grabbed a couple of hours…   Read more»

Those are some tasty looking woods there.  And a great save on the headstock too.
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Posted by: @koendb Time for your next build now 😋 😊 😎  Probably well past time! I’ve got some windows to finish repairing and then paint today though 🙁 Got to get those jobs done whilst the weather is still…   Read more»

Posted by: @norriemac That is utterly stunning It’s a beautiful piece of Maple!  But then I often think that even plain wood without the fancy flame or quilt can also be beautiful.  I’d much rather see simple natural grain pattern…   Read more»

Turn it up …
 

Posted by: @tyreman I have never used pre-made shellac so can’t say what the quality is like although I’ve heard liberon special pale french polish is good. Thanks – that might be an easier (& cheap to try) entry point…   Read more»