Well, I've started the next project and here I go again.
Technically, this isn't my next project. I have some actual stuff around the house that isn't insignificant. And a bed is what I really want/need. But doing this in pieces will allow me to convince myself and Mr. Marsh that I did it over a few months.
It's part of a birdcage for a tea table.
For this project I won't actually use any of the planes I make. The moulding will be carved.
Thinking: I guess that I may be able to make the case that, in choosing what I will do next, I can consider anything and am still not being limited by my tools, thus having hollows and rounds still affects. But I did need to do this at a friend's shop because I don't have a lathe. I also had an acquaintance come to my shop last week to use my tools. Maybe woodworking friends are more important than tool choice?
Matt, without a doubt, the friends are more valuable in the long run. Tools can be replaced. Friends once gone only live in our memories. I truly enjoy having friends in my shop from time to time.
ReplyDeletei wonder what would happen if you took one of your h&rs to a piece of wood while it was spining on the lathe???
ReplyDeleteI have used the rationale of doing projects in pieces but have never convinced myself (or my wife) that it has only taken a few months. She has resorted to buying things she needs and not waiting for me to "make it".
ReplyDeleteBruce S comment is right on target and I have found this to be true over the years.
Sounds like you could use a small lathe.
Jim Marsh