This morning, after taking the dogs for a walk, it was time for work, in case we were blessed with a scorcher later! Firstly, I took the measurements required for the fillet to be inserted in the bottom of the rotten gazebo post, then before I did anything else, I went and bought ten sacksContinue reading “This is Taking Longer than I Planned”
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I\’m a Liar!
OK, I said it would be at least the week-end before there was more to report, however after taking the dogs to the Peluquería (hairdresser!) I had time on my hands whilst waiting to collect them, so I came home, and went into the workshop, where my first job was to change the rope stringersContinue reading “I\’m a Liar!”
Underway!
This morning, I got stuck in to the Bed Project, the first parts to be made are the head and foot boards, therefore I spent the first part of the morning cuttings planks to size, and it did not take long for both the workshop and myself to get covered in sawdust. But the woodpileContinue reading “Underway!”
Making a Mitre Saw Stop Block
The one thing that annoys me is when cutting small parts, is the need for a mitre saw stop block, which entails finding a piece of scrap wood that will do and then a clamp, so after seeing an item on the internet the other day, decided to make a dedicated stop block.I went outContinue reading “Making a Mitre Saw Stop Block”
An Englishman in Colombia 