Category Archives: Workshop

To Every Pen (Turn, Turn, Turn)

Posted on August 17, 2021 by civilwarrose5

I told you this was going to be a dangerous rabbit hole for Jay to dive down. It all started with the bolt carriage pens. Let’s just say that it has QUICKLY snowballed from there! Now he is making fat … Continue reading →

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More 3D Wooden Puzzles

Posted on July 18, 2021 by civilwarrose5

Last week we went to my sister’s house for vacation. It was time for us to kick back next to her pool and just enjoy ourselves. Although we don’t have children, I always have to prepare activities ahead of time … Continue reading →

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Entertainment Center Progress

Posted on February 28, 2021 by civilwarrose5

It’s not done, but it’s close! This part of the project has taken so long because it has had to be done on my workbench, and I only have so much room. For instance, here is the top of this … Continue reading →

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A Not-so-Entertaining Center

Posted on February 6, 2021 by civilwarrose5

I’m not proud to admit that there was a bit of a problem that cropped up in the house. I got so angry that I wasn’t screaming; I was keeping my arms crossed in front of me so that I … Continue reading →

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Staining the Entertainment Center

Posted on January 10, 2021 by civilwarrose5

Sometimes it feels like this is the project that will live with us forever in the basement. I think it’s just because Jay has been working on it since October. It’s not his fault that it has lingered for so … Continue reading →

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So Much to Clear Out!!

Posted on October 6, 2020 by civilwarrose5

If you read my last post then you know that Jay’s stepdad passed away at the beginning of September. And yes, the list was found. Jay’s aunt discovered it in one of the many filing cabinets. It was in an … Continue reading →

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Wooden Holders

Posted on September 1, 2020 by civilwarrose5

It’s been two weeks since I posted anything. Somebody whined that I was posting too much of my crochet stuff, so I had to find time to work on non-crochet stuff. It wasn’t easy. In the last woodworking post I … Continue reading →

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Wooden Finishes!

Posted on August 11, 2020 by civilwarrose5

A recent picture of me: Okay, so it’s not ACTUALLY me, but that’s exactly how my head has been feeling lately. When you’re allergic to every thing and have sinus issues it can slow down progress on your projects. My … Continue reading →

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Vacation Woodworking

Posted on July 21, 2020 by civilwarrose5

In the summer we usually head to my sister’s for vacation. However, due to the current plague, Jay’s work was being less than cooperative so he still took vacation… at home. Don’t even get me started…. The good thing about … Continue reading →

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Staying Cool in the Workshop

Posted on July 7, 2020 by civilwarrose5

It’s been very warm. I usually don’t like to run our A.C., but I think I’ve had it on for the last week. Over the next few days the temps are suppose to hover in the 90’s area. That’s fine … Continue reading →

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