This weekend was productive in the garage. I am making Paul Sellers wall clock. I bought a nice pine board at a big box store
that is good enough to make two of them.
Where possible I’m making at least two, if not three items in a
row. It allows me to practice the techniques
and provides Christmas items for family and friends. I have some observations:
1.
After 6
months, I am getting pretty good a sawing to or slightly proud of a line. My first few saw cuttings 6 months ago were
crooked. I guess it was just a matter of
practice.
2.
I still can’t plane an edge square but at least
I have gotten good at the last 5 strokes at making it square. I suspect this will get easier over
time.
3.
I am noticeable more comfortable at making dados. My first project making a hand tool carrying
tote really helped as I made three of those.
4.
I will have to watch my rabbit planning and
grain direction as I had some tear out.
Using a knife in the newly formed groove helped but not after some noticeable
side tear out.
Next weekend I move onto cutting the tennons, rounding over
the top and bottom and fitting the panel.
Working with wood and hand tools is fun and is better than sitting on
the couch watching TV.
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