So we just finished our last group project. And though I enjoyed them all, I am excited to begin the individual projects. This cedar swing was fun. Up next for tonight, a tool box.
This blog or journal is my attempt to chronicle my path to becoming a master woodworker. I have already begun my journey. Hopefully writing about it will keep me honest, on track, inspired, and on my way.
Showing posts with label formal education. Show all posts
Showing posts with label formal education. Show all posts
Sep 29, 2015
Sep 10, 2015
Cabinet Carcass *updated*
I missed class last week, so I had a lot of catching up to do. My son's 5th birthday was more important to me. I managed to get caught up though, and I have to say, it was as rewarding as it was successful. So far so good. The cabinet carcass, (yep, that's what it is called) is square and straight. Not bad for my first one, and I only stayed 20 minutes longer than the folks that made it to class last week. I think I found my calling. I look forward to finishing it. I can't claim to smell very good right now and I feel like I lost a fight with a gorilla, but a shower and some sleep is all I need.
Toe kick and base added
Face added
Sep 9, 2015
Picnic Tables *updated*
Last night we finished our first group project. It was a late night, full unexpected issues, but we all managed to create beautiful picnic tables. Unfortunately, I only got one shot of the table before we put them away. This is a shot taken about 20 minutes before it was completed. It kind of felt like we were operating on large wooden animals.
A few more pictures in slightly better light.
Aug 28, 2015
Second night of class
So... my second night of class was great. This time around I met my instructor for Cabinet Making 1. She was just as pleasant as my other teacher, and like him, she has been teaching a long time. It says a lot about a person when they do something the love for so long.
Aug 25, 2015
First night of class
So tonight was my first exposure to my Intro into Woodworking class and I couldn't be more pleased. My teacher is hilarious, thoughtful, and you can tell that he thoroughly enjoys teaching. My classmates for the most part, all seem as equally as interesting. I honestly hope so. Usually, as a personal game for myself, I'll create back stories for a few of them and see how close I am on the last day of class. Below is my laboratory.
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