Author Archives: Andrew Reynolds

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About Andrew Reynolds

Born in California Did the school thing studying electronics, computers, release engineering and literary criticism. I worked in the high tech world doing software release engineering and am now retired. Then I got prostate cancer. Now I am a blogger and work in my wood shop doing scroll saw work and marquetry.

Wednesday Working – Greenhouse and Fire

Posted on 08/26/2026 by Andrew Reynolds

I’ve received a few emails, texts and phone calls about the Hawk fire in Reno. I’m safe. Heather and I moved to the Reno basin about six years ago. I’ve mention living in the high desert from time to time … Continue reading →

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Greenhouse Started

Posted on 08/13/2026 by Andrew Reynolds

Last time I mentioned I was going to build a greenhouse. Well, I am. I bought a kit for a 9×6 greenhouse. It came in 9 boxes: Well, seven boxes and two really long tubes. It took me most of … Continue reading →

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Deck is Done

Posted on 08/04/2026 by Andrew Reynolds

I can now say that I’m finally, totally, almost 99% done with the deck. I’ve got a little varnish to put on, but other than that, it’s done. Here’s kind of a timeline of the construction: What was there before: … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Working — shop stuff

Posted on 07/15/2026 by Andrew Reynolds

It’s weird weather here in the high desert. Hot in the afternoons with occasional flash floods. No floods at my house but about a mile away six houses were badly damaged a couple of weeks ago. Last night it rained … Continue reading →

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