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Monthly Archives: April 2016
A Review of Grandpa’s Workshop
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
Posted in General Philosophy, Shop Stuff
Tagged Brian Anderson, Children's books, daughters, Family, Fathers, Grandpa's Workshop, legacy, lessons, Lost Art Press, Maurice Pommier, Schwarz, shop helpers, teaching
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It Takes a Village
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
Posted in Kids Furniture, Toy Chest
Tagged Brian Clites, CNC, Community, Family, internet friendships, North Coast Community Woodshop, The Wood Prof, toy chest
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Developing a Fondness for Milk Paint
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
Posted in Kids Furniture, Toy Chest
Tagged CNC, letters, Milk Paint, painting techniques, toy chest
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Working on the Top
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
