What did you do today?

[Coop]

That’s cool! Cody looks like he’s in hog heaven! Did he get the shirt while you were there or did he already have it? 

[wtnhighlander]

@Coop, he already had that shirt from visiting a model rail show last year. And, yes, he had a blast.

[Tom King]

You and Cody take some great trips!

[legenddc]

Jealous you're out and about with your son!

Been mostly stuck inside since Friday with my son who has the flu. My great escape yesterday was bringing my daughter to her tennis practice and yard sale. We bought my son a new bike that needs a tune up. Might take him to the carwash later as he's getting bored of the couch.

[Tpt life]

Celebrated 22 years with my wife yesterday. Did some shopping and ate some Jamaican inspired. Spent the afternoon on Lake Michigan. She sat on the beach while I hiked seven miles of back country and dunes. Both in our happy place. If you have not visited your happy place recently, this should be your prompt to go do that. The stress reduction is completely worth it. 

[wtnhighlander]

Congratulations, @Tpt life!

[Mark J]

13 minutes ago, Tpt life said:

Celebrated 22 years with my wife yesterday.

Today is 39 years for us .

[wtnhighlander]

Congratulations Mark and Mrs. J! 

[Tpt life]

Trying to imagine life at 39 years. That’s a feat. Congrats!!

[legenddc]

Both kids are home sick today.

Projects keep backing up without an end in sight around here. Got 12 bags of mulch out yesterday. Probably need to go get 15 more. Will try to get it Wednesday when it's a bit cooler out. Tried to get bulk mulch delivered but they couldn't deliver it for a while. Still need to plant the replacement azalea.

Noticed the hose spigot out back is leaking some outside. Will need to replace that and then repair whatever drywall I have to cut in the near future.

Headed to the dentist soon to figure out what work I need done and hopefully get that scheduled.

[legenddc]

Dentist wanted to schedule surgery for Wednesday. 2 weeks of only soft foods and limited lifting. After speaking with my wife I've rescheduled it for July 9th. Right after a vacation and 3 weeks before the next. With two kids sick and my parents unable to help it's too crazy right now.

[pkinneb]

Went construction complete on my latest Windsor chair. Next up the milk paint process.

[gee-dub]

Wow, that is a super delicate look. Kudos on the great period appearance. Can’t wait to follow the finishing journey. What an inspiration. 

[Coop]

@pkinneb, the arm rest that continues around the back, are the spindles one piece and go thru it or are they two pieces and terminate in that back piece? Having seen your amazing work, I suspect they are one piece and if so, you did a great job  in drilling the tight angled holes. I’m sure that was no easy feat! 

[pkinneb]

On 5/2/2024 at 8:12 PM, Coop said:

@pkinneb, the arm rest that continues around the back, are the spindles one piece and go thru it or are they two pieces and terminate in that back piece? Having seen your amazing work, I suspect they are one piece and if so, you did a great job  in drilling the tight angled holes. I’m sure that was no easy feat! 

Thanks Coop! Yes they are one piece which to be honest you are right it was no easy feat. You have a several things going on the different angle for nearly every hole, controlling the drill to get a clean hole, and probably the hardest thing getting the spindles shaped to a specific size for nearly 12 inches. Its all doable with a little practice but I would be lying if I didn't say I was sooo done with drilling holes by the time I got to the top bow. Ultimately it was a fun but challenging project.  

I have to finish up several projects that I have started but this fall I hope to make one of the harder Windsor chairs i've seen called the bird cage arm chair. 

[Mark J]

@pkinneb, with that explanation I am even more impressed.  I always assumed the spindle was two pieces.  That is difficult to turn (good thing you've got that new lathe ).

What makes the birdcage style chair more difficult?

[pkinneb]

On 5/3/2024 at 8:23 AM, Mark J said:

@pkinneb, with that explanation I am even more impressed.  I always assumed the spindle was two pieces.  That is difficult to turn (good thing you've got that new lathe ).

What makes the birdcage style chair more difficult?

Thanks Mark! Actually the spindles are hand shaped with spokeshave's on this chair  

The difficulty is kind of three fold first the back spindles are steam bent after being shaped, second the spindles and arms are splayed making the drilling accuracy even more important as a slight error at the bottom will cause a much larger change at the top. With the two rails being so close together at the top of the chair you cannot physically bend them like you can where you have a 20" spindle, finally the duck billed corners at the top outside of the chair posts. They appear to be miters but they are not, pulling that off takes some accuracy becuase if the joint isn't perfect it would be obvious its not a miter if that makes sense. FWIW I'm still researching but I believe the spindles on this chair are turned so I will need more lathe practice as well.

[JohnG]

On 4/27/2024 at 4:05 PM, JohnG said:

Seems to be a galvanized fitting.

I’m fairly certain I’ll need about 3 adapters to get the temporary hookup done, but I’ll figure something out. It doesn’t help that almost nobody puts plumbing fittings back in the correct bin.

Forgot to follow up, I adapted GHT to 3/4” hose barb for 3/4” reinforced tubing, then on the other side did 3/4” hose barb to 3/4” FPT and then 3/4” MPT to 1” slip PVC.

I still need to backfill the trench but the hydrant is working well and it is great to have running water near our chicken coop and gardens.

Flow is great with the 1” pvc, even though it starts out through the spigot and a couple feet of 3/4” tubing.

[pkinneb]

First coat of red on the sack back. The back spindles proved to be challenging yet again becuase the paint can and does run through the holes 

[Chet]

On 5/4/2024 at 9:10 AM, pkinneb said:

First coat of red on the sack back.

Paul, do you spray or brush?

[pkinneb]

On 5/4/2024 at 5:34 PM, Chet said:

Paul, do you spray or brush?

Brush the coats of milk paint and then rag the the top coats.

[Coop]

We’ve been getting a fair amount of rain these past few days. My neighbor sent me this and said he was glad he didn’t heed his wife’s demand to get rid of the old tire in his back yard. 

[pkinneb]

Had to say good bye to Meeka after 14 1/2 years...

[Coop]

So sorry to hear that.

[legenddc]

Sorry to hear about Meeka.

I hope everyone is staying safe between tornados and flooding and whatever other natural disasters are happening.

Been sick with the flu since Thursday here. It was kind enough to go through us all one at a time for the last 2 weeks.