Playing used to mean going outside to ride my bike, play street hockey, shoot hoops in the driveway, or build something with Lego. It made senses to call those activities “playing” because they were fun and carefree. Going to the playground wouldn’t be all that much fun if it were work.
(more…)Tag: Box Making
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June 7, 2023
The chest is built. It’s not finished yet. Over the next couple of days, I’ll sand it some more, shellac the inside, paint the outside, and try to do something about the curves that form the legs.
I already want to build another one. I’m thinking that I should make a list of things that I’d do differently. Perhaps, I could put together my own plans.
I have got to get back to turning, too. I’m missing it.
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June 6, 2023
I continued working on the chest after work today. I did cut some corners and ended up using an oscillating multi-tool to do some sanding but it’s still looking pretty good. I’ll screw it all together tomorrow and then start working on the lid.
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May 2, 2023
I’ve been working at this idea for about a month. It’s finally come together. Of course, I was hoping that I’d have everything sorted out sooner but it’s better now than never. Plus, it’s an idea I can keep building on.
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April 23, 2023
I’ve been working on this type of box.
I’m a bit late on it, but I thought I would try to make a Mother’s Day gift set. It’ll include this type of box, a pen, some handmade paper, and a couple of candles. I’m hoping to have three ready by Friday.
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April 22, 2023
I texted my girlfriend last night to see if she’d be ready around 9:30 this morning to drive out to Vaughan. Again. I told her that we should go early to miss as much traffic as possible.
It was just after 11:00 when I picked her up.
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I made a wooden box today
My big achievement for today is making a wooden box. I’ve been wanting to make this for a little while now.
I learned a lot while working on this project. Sharpening my tools is probably the one lesson that was repeated most. I need to practice a whole lot more because, while I really like what I made today, I have so much to learn and so much more skill to develop.
