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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.

The Great Murphy Bed Project – Update

Posted on 06/17/2011 by Andrew Reynolds

On Monday the edge banding arrived.  I’ve spent most nights this week ironing edge banding on to the edges that will show on the bed.  Heather stained the two largest plywood pieces and now we’re ready for some serious assembly … Continue reading →

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I can type again – RSI Update

Posted on 06/09/2011 by Andrew Reynolds

Just a quick follow-up on my RSI (repetitive stress injury). Man, this takes a long time to heal.  Since I saw the doctor last month I’ve read arranged my computer workstation and it’s helped a lot.  I installed an adjustable … Continue reading →

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The Great Murphy Bed Project

Posted on 06/08/2011 by Andrew Reynolds

We’re building a Murphy bed.  Yup, one of them beds that hangs on a wall and folds down at need.  Why?  Well, recently Heather and I remodeled the guestroom – moved some walls, built a closet, new floor, fresh paint.  … Continue reading →

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A Day on the Rock

Posted on 06/06/2011 by Andrew Reynolds

Raise your hand if you’ve taken the tour of Alcatraz.  I suspect most of you have, but I’ve lived in the South Bay Area all my life and I only just saw it for the first time last weekend. Yup, … Continue reading →

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