If you’ve ever wondered what I do for work ..

I’m the one wearin’ the glasses. BTW – there’s a woodworking shop at minute 2:43, but you have to look quick.

Wood!! Baby!

My wood arrived today!

By the way, this is a super secret project! No telling the spouse. 🙂

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More pictures of the Six Board chest

All with an expanded foot style. Google Sketch Up model so far here: Six Board Chest

Six Board Sketch Up Model

I’ve been playing around with the Sketch Up model, making measurements and adding a little decoration. The feet on the chest has always looked a little spindly and I’ve been looking at this.

six board chest — Chest with lower ogee added.

It’s possible that my boards are wide enough that I might be able to make the front piece all as one. If not, the pieces can be added separately.

I might use something like this to provide back support.

Need to get rid of some extra tools??

Extra tools are always a puzzle for me. Do I sell them, give them away or something else. Selling is tricky involving negotiating a price, mailing, packaging, etc. And finding some one who needs something I don’t is fun, but can also be tricky.

Here’s another really cool idea .. build a tool chest, fill it with tools, and a portable bench – then give it away to an eager student, without the resources to obtain their own tools. Check out the project here:

Perpetuating Woodworking – Community Project

I’ve been following Sam’s site for a while and have been intrigued by what he’s been doing. Here’s another vote of confidence by Chris Schwarz – The Best Home for Extra Tools