DON'T BE A TOOL

MURPHY #2

2023-04-23T20:17:00.001-06:00

PlaneMakingClass

2019-05-31T21:36:00.002-06:00

NewShit

2016-08-13T20:45:00.001-06:00

not designed by me

Ladder

2015-11-12T23:35:00.000-07:00

Why should I chop up a perfectly good ladder??

PoplarChiselBox

2015-11-01T01:49:00.000-06:00

pä-plər

CabinetMaking2011

2015-09-06T01:15:00.001-06:00

Nightstand

2014-04-09T19:24:00.001-06:00

Maple Thingy

2014-02-01T00:25:00.001-07:00

Originally a disappointment, I kinda like it now.

The Back

Buck Bros?

2014-01-31T23:48:00.002-07:00

l purchased a 2" Buck Bros chisel several years ago. It's whatever.

The company I work for recently purchased a 2" Buck Bros chisel... things have changed over the past few years. The bevel edge is much thinner and there seems to be a back hollow.

Old

New

These chisels are not good. Still, I was surprised to see improvement.

Japanese Tool Chest

2013-04-18T21:21:00.001-06:00

I wanted to test the dimensions before committing this design to precious ash, or maybe fir, or pine, or even cherry or walnut; I also have a lot of maple on hand. I used old cedar fence slats and scrap ply for the mockup. So far the dimensions (5x8x30ish) seem to work, I may try adding dividers before placing many more tools.

This particular type of cedar (I think it's western red - used extensively in Frank Lloyd Wright's Gordon House) dents incredibly easily so the french marks aren't really my fault. I think the exposed edge plywood bottom accents the piece nicely.

Drawing

2013-04-10T16:33:00.000-06:00

When I try to draw furniture I end up doodling, maybe the doodles will eventually take on the shape of furniture.

I wish for a set of side escapement moulding planes. Most furniture with moulding doesn't appeal to me, but I like thinking about moulding and drawing profiles.

Coffee Table

2013-01-14T12:08:00.000-07:00

The color isn't what I wanted, not even close. I'm sure it will be a few years before I get it.

Second attempt with milk paint.

Drawer detail, unfinished shaping.

Office Drawers

2012-04-17T12:08:00.001-06:00

Ikea Legged Table

2012-04-12T12:55:00.003-06:00

Rob Smith

2012-03-25T09:32:00.002-06:00

My neighbor Rob beat me in a hair growing competition.

Other things Rob can do better than me:

Ride motorcycles
Film finishes
Finishing
Sand with patience
Be patient
Modern Warfare 3
Black Ops
Fix autos
Mathematics
Photography
Jokes
Jumping
Not lose things
Cabinets
Countertops

Wii Doors Drawborn

2012-03-22T20:32:00.001-06:00

DRAWBORE PIN:

ERRORS:

Major Blowout

Tearout

QS POPLAR GRAIN:

PREMIUM SAWING:

SOME ASSEMBLED DOORS:

Wii Holder Rails

2012-01-22T19:46:00.002-07:00

Wii Holder Stiles

2012-01-20T23:13:00.001-07:00

Outfeed Mural

2012-01-05T14:43:00.001-07:00

The catcher has time to doodle.

Wii Holder Process

2011-12-29T01:50:00.001-07:00

Wii Holder

2011-12-24T15:50:00.001-07:00

French Cleat

2011-11-28T12:02:00.001-07:00

Shooting Board

2011-11-24T17:11:00.001-07:00

Krenov Cabinet

2011-11-21T23:45:00.001-07:00

I always end up disappointed with the things I make because I rush projects beyond my ability to do good work. I don't care how long this takes, I'm going to make something fine.

Bead Board

2011-11-20T12:23:00.001-07:00