Monthly Archives: April 2016

A Review of Grandpa’s Workshop

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Shawn Nichols

It was a day or two after Christmas 2012 when I first read Grandpa’s Workshop to my then 2-year old daughter. I didn’t realize it then, but I may’ve been reading the most overlooked and unheralded book in the Lost … Continue reading →

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It Takes a Village

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Shawn Nichols

In today’s final installment of Colin’s Toy Chest build I’d like to send a special shout out to the many people who made this build possible. ChuckM for helping miter the mouldings on the rickety miter saw at the shop, … Continue reading →

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Developing a Fondness for Milk Paint

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Shawn Nichols

During my last project I was extremely perplexed with the consistency of my milk paint. I think it was inexperience more than anything. This time I had a strange clarity, which gives credence to the old adage about getting off … Continue reading →

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Working on the Top

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Shawn Nichols

Two years ago I tried my hand at online ordering of wood from Shannon over at Hardwood to Go. I got one of those Surprise Packs hoping to get some small pieces to make cutting boards at our community woodshop. … Continue reading →

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