Woodworking Show and Tell

Everyone should know that there are 2 Gregs in Atlanta(or close to it)...maybe 1 is more of a jokester than the other?!!? LMAO

8122pbrainard wrote: Alan, Well I must say that you have wood in your blood as well! I enjoyed your story and especially the outcome as much as seeing your projects. Very nice.

Thanks Pete, I never believed in Soulmates before I met her. We ended up buying the business together and the rest is history. You will very rarely see one of us without the other nearby. Most people can't imagine being with their mate 24/7, I feel sorry for them a bit.

Now as for real wood working you need to make sure you're still around here in about 5 years because that's my timetable for commencing a lifelong goal of restoring a prewar mahogony classic. I think I'll need you to help find one and also advice on restoring it.

81nautique wrote: Thanks but you surpase me with detail and finishing.I can just tell from a quick glance.

I'll take that as among the highest of compliments coming from the guy who made the above projects! How 'bout we call it even? I see design and technique in your work that I don't even 'allow' myself to explore. As for the finishing part; my Dad used to own a curved stair company here in atl, and he always said that the hard part was the finishing. I've learned some about how to finish what, but I have a lot to learn. And on that note, Pete, I've enjoyed your knowlege on this subject...you must have some to share? Also on uk's thread, I was thinking 'no way it's maple' considering where he was...but you nailed it?!!? 2 points!

81nautique wrote: I'm my own worst enemy, everyone looks at my work and loves it, I look at it and see every defect or mistake I made.

You and I are kindred spirits sir! I go through the same thing. Can you say "my project is a little smaller than I intended?!!?" LOL
I've heard it said that...'the best woodworkers are those skilled in working around their mistakes'.   

Gotta luv a gal with similar interests! Here's Amy(Ms. Buffalo) working on last year's Christmas presents.

Well, mine can't compare with the above projects, but here are my latest 2 amateur wood projects. Made the corn hole game for my daughters boyfriend for his birthday this weekend & the teak step pads on my BFN were pretty rough, so I decided to try to replace them myself. Got one of them done & one more to do.

ski, im having a hard time with the name of the game?   corn hole?   is it a game invented at the local correction's facility?

I am actually pretty sure cornhole originated around southern Ohio.

JoeinNY wrote: I am actually pretty sure cornhole originated around southern Ohio.

Joe, I think your right on that.
The name comes from the fact that the bean bags that you throw into the hole were originally filled with corn.
But I think Ohioans play two different games of the same name.
We play the same type game, with plastic sets, that is called Baggo. In fact there are Baggo leagues at some of the bars around here.
Steve

They are starting to play down here in the Deep south as Skicats pics showed you. Kim and I went to a huge sports bar and the had a huge game room set aside that had that specific area for that game. Looks fun! Guess its a Northerners version of Horse Shoes.

Ski, Greg, besides the razzin i gave ya it is some beautiful work, you have more patience than I

I tried to make a new paddle.



Spalted Maple.

That's sharp Pete. Do you have a detail pic of the long edge joinery?

8122pbrainard wrote: Now my next decision is if I should distress it or not and then stain or natural??

I've heard it all now! Distressed?!!? All that work getting it as straight and square as I'm sure it is, and you wanna beat it with a chain? I could go on with this...Mr. KeepItOriginal.   

DF is soft enough to get torn up on its own.    

You wood worker guys and your fancy schmancy terminology!
Looks good guys....so is the paddle to be used or for looks only!

Good to see you back Greg!

Thanks Tim.

That paddle is a wall hanger for me. What Pete said about that wood is understated IMHO.

I lost a big chunk of my sugar maple in the front yard this spring and have the wood where I hope it'll see that progression.

nice work. I personally hate wood, more of a metal person. If this was a metalworking show and tell thread i would be inclined to share. my only woodworking projects are usually a chainsaw, an ax and maul. then stack.