Monthly Archives: August 2018

Wednesday Woodworking – Driveway Desk

Last weekend I bought the materials for my new desk and bookcases for the office.  My shop is a small space – about 12 x 10 feet and too small to put large pieces on the table saw so the … Continue reading

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Summer Time

Writing isn’t a summer time sport.  When the weather is warm it’s time for travels with family, being in the garden, working in my shop, walking – almost anything other than sitting at my desk writing. I’ve got tons of … Continue reading

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Antisocial

Last month I got a notice from WordPress saying that Facebook was going to stop allowing automatic posting of WP posts to FB profiles.  I’ve been using that feature for seven years now and at first was a little disappoint … Continue reading

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Wednesday Woodworking – Finished Marquetry Clock

Here it is – another project finished: This is made from white oak and stands about 10 inches tall.  The marquetry is cut into a piece of white oak veneer.  I used a combination of knife cutting and scroll saw … Continue reading

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