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 Woodworking – the planer

Posted on 01/24/2018 by Andrew Reynolds

What do woodworkers do on cold January days when it’s too cold to work in our unheated shops? Yup, we sit in our nice warm homes, in front of a warm computer and research tools to buy.  Then we buy … Continue reading →

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Friday Physics Lesson

Posted on 01/19/2018 by Andrew Reynolds

Condition: The irresistible force encounters the immovable object. Result: Compound stationary movement. Example in nature: The U.S. Congress More wisdom next week, Andrew  

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Wednesday Woodworking – Designing a Desk at my Desk

Posted on 01/17/2018 by Andrew Reynolds

I have an unheated workshop so in January it’s too cold to work out there much.  Instead I’ve been indoors planning projects for the coming year.  My desk and office area are in need of an upgrade and that’s the … Continue reading →

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Friday Wisdom – The Software Demo

Posted on 01/12/2018 by Andrew Reynolds

When demoing new software to the company CEO, new and severe bugs will suddenly appear forcing the presenter to spend twenty minutes saying, “It didn’t do this during testing.” This will be followed by a ten minute lecture from the … Continue reading →

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