I purchased plans to build the 9” cross that you see in the picture here. Then I bought the wood in the 3 different colours needed. Then I joined the Ottawa City Woodshop that has all of the tools that I need but don’t have. I spent some time in the shop and planed the wood down to the thicknesses needed for the cross. In the process, when trying too hard to get the correct thickness, I turned a very expensive piece of wood into toothpicks. I was all proud of myself when I reduced the wood down to what I thought was the right size, only to measure it and find out that it was to thin to use as I intended. Back to the wood store. This time I got the wood close to the right size and you can see the results.
When I assembled and glued the pieces of the cross together, I thought that everything was perfect. Then I took the clamps off and took a good look at the finished piece. I can see about a hundred mistakes in my workmanship. There are pieces that are not cut square, a couple that were not perfectly aligned as the glue dried and various other flaws that I notice but may pass inspection by others. My only solace is that I will keep this cross as a reminder of my first piece and how much I have to improve if I want this to be my ticket to the lifestyle to which I am accustomed.
I intend to keep you up to date with my progression into the wonderful world of woodworking (www) as I go along. I have several projects that I intend to build and possibly sell when I feel the products are worthy.
Stay tuned.
Back at it
Well, here is my first post in a long, long while. I am sitting on the train to Quebec City to pick up a car and not able to sleep. Therefore, I am going to update the blog.
I am actively seeking a side hustle for when I retire as I probably won’t be able to live the life I am accustomed to while working. Sounds like I am getting a divorce and negotiating alimony. I guess that is an accurate description of the way I feel at the moment. I have to say that the “trial separation” that I am experiencing right now feels good. Except for the reasons I am separated that is.
So, getting back to my side hustle. I have decided that woodworking is one of the ways I am going to make some extra cash. After all, I have a couple of tools that woodworkers have. I have a table saw, a drill press, and assorted hand tools. How difficult can it be to create masterpieces out of wood that people want to part with their cash to obtain. Well, let me tell you, it ain’t that easy.
I purchased plans to build the 9” cross that you see in the picture here. Then I bought the wood in the 3 different colours needed. Then I joined the Ottawa City Woodshop that has all of the tools that I need but don’t have. I spent some time in the shop and planed the wood down to the thicknesses needed for the cross. In the process, when trying too hard to get the correct thickness, I turned a very expensive piece of wood into toothpicks. I was all proud of myself when I reduced the wood down to what I thought was the right size, only to measure it and find out that it was to thin to use as I intended. Back to the wood store. This time I got the wood close to the right size and you can see the results.
When I assembled and glued the pieces of the cross together, I thought that everything was perfect. Then I took the clamps off and took a good look at the finished piece. I can see about a hundred mistakes in my workmanship. There are pieces that are not cut square, a couple that were not perfectly aligned as the glue dried and various other flaws that I notice but may pass inspection by others. My only solace is that I will keep this cross as a reminder of my first piece and how much I have to improve if I want this to be my ticket to the lifestyle to which I am accustomed.
I intend to keep you up to date with my progression into the wonderful world of woodworking (www) as I go along. I have several projects that I intend to build and possibly sell when I feel the products are worthy.
Stay tuned.
I purchased plans to build the 9” cross that you see in the picture here. Then I bought the wood in the 3 different colours needed. Then I joined the Ottawa City Woodshop that has all of the tools that I need but don’t have. I spent some time in the shop and planed the wood down to the thicknesses needed for the cross. In the process, when trying too hard to get the correct thickness, I turned a very expensive piece of wood into toothpicks. I was all proud of myself when I reduced the wood down to what I thought was the right size, only to measure it and find out that it was to thin to use as I intended. Back to the wood store. This time I got the wood close to the right size and you can see the results.
When I assembled and glued the pieces of the cross together, I thought that everything was perfect. Then I took the clamps off and took a good look at the finished piece. I can see about a hundred mistakes in my workmanship. There are pieces that are not cut square, a couple that were not perfectly aligned as the glue dried and various other flaws that I notice but may pass inspection by others. My only solace is that I will keep this cross as a reminder of my first piece and how much I have to improve if I want this to be my ticket to the lifestyle to which I am accustomed.
I intend to keep you up to date with my progression into the wonderful world of woodworking (www) as I go along. I have several projects that I intend to build and possibly sell when I feel the products are worthy.
Stay tuned.