Japanese Style Tool Box

I can't for the life of me remember the channel I was watching on Youtube that inspired me to make this box. I'm sure there are multiple videos on Youtube that showcase this type of tool box. But, it's a Japanese inspired box, with an open/close process that would be very tricky for the unfamiliar person.

Garden Bench For Your Outdoor Space

Many will recognize this project from the Weekend Woodworker. If I were to sum this up, it's a lot of gluing, clamping and most of all sanding...lot's of sanding.

Turning Antique Bed to Bench For Profit

This antique bed was bought at a yard sale. The color was so unique, I didn't want to paint it. I didn't want it in one of our bedrooms either, as it just wouldn't match anything. So I converted it into this bench, as this seems to be a trendy thing over the past few years.

GRR-Ripper for Christmas

My dear wife knows how much I like watching woodworking videos on Youtube. Especially, Woodworking for Mere Mortals and The Carmichael Workshop. I really like both of these channels because I find them entertaining, and they don't take it so seriously. They don't present woodworking as a way to make money, but as a way to be creative and enjoy time in the shop. She bought me several things for the shop for Christmas, most notably, the GRR-Ripper.

I say this is most notably, because it communicates to me that she loves me. I don't tell her about everything that interests me in the shop. But she knows I love WWMM, and she knows Steve is sponsored by Microjig. She also knows I've been using a homemade push stick with my table saw. 

She took the time to find something that she thought I'd really like, instead of buying me a tie or sweater. This along with that new strap clamp will be nice additions.

*Now don't misunderstand, she may have ulterior motives. She does keep me busy fixing her antique furniture pieces and making things for her to sell. But, that's ok. It's what I'm here for.

2013 F150 Ecoboost

 I purchased this F150, and I'm pretty excited to have a vehicle that can haul both lumber, and our family. 

Bosch Random Orbital Sander

My latest addition to the power tool arsenal is this random orbital sander from Bosch. I've used it enough to say that it works great as expected. I can't really compare it to other brands, as this is the only one of these I've owned.

The tool comes with this filter for helping with dust, or the filter can be removed so a dust collection system or shop vac can be attached during use.

Sanding is my least favorite part of woodworking. I'd imagine that's true for others as well. I bought this with the 3 grits that I generally use.