Category Archives: woodworking

Friday Woodworking – The knot is tied

The Celtic heart shaped box is done.  This was a pain to cut and didn’t turn out exactly the way I wanted, but I learned a lot.  Here are some pictures of the box. And finally, here is a peek … Continue reading

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Last Fall Day in the Garden – the planter box with plants

Today the weather forecasters are saying the first official cold arctic storm is headed my way.  There’s a possibility that this storm will lower our drought condition from “Exceptional” to merely “Extreme.”  With the hope that this is the first … Continue reading

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Wednesday Woodworking – The Shop Cart in Action for the Cats

Had great weather this weekend so I took advantage of the sunshine to start a new project: Cat walkways.  You see, we built this room for the cats and well, they need more room.  Seems kittens grow into big cats.  … Continue reading

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Wednesday Woodworking – Marquetry and a box

Now that the weather is turning and days are getting shorter I am moving back to indoor projects.  Tonight I started a marquetry piece: It’s a Celtic heart knot.  Some of you might remember me working on a piece like … Continue reading

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