Something to do with...

[steven c newman]

Took today off...no rust hutning, no shoptime...too bloody hot...

Mondays the shop is usually closed...but..I need to get this Plant Stand done...as i have been told I need to build a 3 drawer chest of drawers for GrandBRAT #5.....so the 8yr old can put his clothes away...instead of all over the floor...

[steven c newman]

Well, I WAS just going to clean up that backsaw, and see how it cuts....really, I was...got to looking at that plant stand....decided to try to get it ready for a glue up.....needed a few mortises chopped, one tenon needed trimmed...I think I have almost as much glue on my fingers, as I got on the parts..
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Five clamps should be enough?
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Fifth one to to pull things square...
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Have two blocks I need to cut to size, and notch to fit....Will add a few pilot holes for screws, too...
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This is not all that big of a project...
Now, about that saw..
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Work in progress....cut is glass smooth, but..on my Stanley #2246 miter box, saw acted like it was too short....re-measured..yep, a 4" x 22"..
Might have just the box for it..
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Might be better than that 14" saw? Will work on this when I have time....

[steven c newman]

I suppose I had better finish this thing up....starting a trial with a blood thinner this weekend.....then later, something called a Watchman may get installed...after they freeze away section...

May head down to the shop, and get the forest of clamps off. Drill a few holes, and do a couple block installs.

Stay tuned...

[Mike Baker 2]

Be very careful with the blood thinners, my friend.
Best of luck to you.

[steven c newman]

Yep, sharp metal objest and blood thinners do not play nice together...

On a brighter note....how about a PIP?
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Trying to get things done....waiting on the Boss to decide what colour paint she wants...
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Leg details. Long dowels are 1/2"....end ones are 1/4"...ran out of the larger ones..
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Top details. Counting on paint to cover the screws.
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Kind of a tiny thing.....have a feeling that this..
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Will be the planter used...out on the porch.

Will have to wait and see if any more Projects get done.....other than fixing me up...thanks for looking in..

[Mike Baker 2]

You are right about them sharp objects.
That is lovely, per usual. Lemme guess; milk paint?
Got a friend who loves the stuff.
I would leave that just as it is, with some clear poly over it, screws or not.
But yep, ya gotta please the one you made it for.

[Frederick Skelly]

Nice project! Love the legs!