Hurricane Advice

[Kiki]

First question. What is our price range??? I've found some BEAUTIFUL stuff that I'd never pay that much for. So how much are we investing?

If you want durable and to practice, first table is home depot lumber. Fast, functional and fun. Give it to the first kid that moves out and make another.

Step Son just finished a table out of a single piece of wood. Brazilian something with a lot of character. Stained it rich and dark. Gorgeous hunk of wood.

Left it in the garage fitting it to the legs and wound up working 3 weekends. When he went back it had warped! Brought it back inside and it took 2 months to dry and flatten. Moral of the story, seal the wood. Protects it from hurricanes.

I like cheap.
I prefer free wood but I will actually spend some money on it.
Home Depot route sounds good to practice.

 

[Kiki]

2 of the kids are already out of the house.
So I could make a cheap one and if it comes out too crappy I could gift it to one of them.
Then get the real wood.

 

[rjohns39]

Here's my last major woodworking project. Took me three years working on weekends.


Funny story... After ten years of not being able to agree on a retirement location, DW and I began this adventure. Just the two of us. 90% done, we found our dream location. It was really hard to finish--but the house listed for three days until we had a solid offer. DW wants to know when I'm going to do the kitchen in the new house. ARG

Edited to add: for you bakers out there, yes those are walnut pie rings inlaid into the white maple butcher block counter top.

 

[RUNuts]

I like cheap.
I prefer free wood but I will actually spend some money on it.
Home Depot route sounds good to practice.

2 of the kids are already out of the house.
So I could make a cheap one and if it comes out too crappy I could gift it to one of them.
Then get the real wood.

Oh, I think I am in love! Some one after my own heart. Cheap and practical.
@Ursuline Chick - I'm sorry, I'm afraid I've found someone closer. Forgive me?

@KikisGirls - take the pickup and go riding. The roads are lined with good lumber for you to practice with. Slightly damp, but it will dry out shortly. Get enough for 2 tables and a couple benches (short tables).

 

[RUNuts]

@rjohns39 Wow.

 

[Kiki]

Oh, I think I am in love! Some one after my own heart. Cheap and practical.
@Ursuline Chick - I'm sorry, I'm afraid I've found someone closer. Forgive me?

@KikisGirls - take the pickup and go riding. The roads are lined with good lumber for you to practice with. Slightly damp, but it will dry out shortly. Get enough for 2 tables and a couple benches (short tables).

DH hates when I come home with what I consider good finds.
I am always keeping an eye out.
I so badly wanted to go dig through hurricane trash piles but I didn't.

My neighbor threw out a perfectly find 55 inch Sony tv last year.
It looks nice in my room.

 

[rjohns39]

Oh, I think I am in love! Some one after my own heart. Cheap and practical.
@Ursuline Chick - I'm sorry, I'm afraid I've found someone closer. Forgive me?

@KikisGirls - take the pickup and go riding. The roads are lined with good lumber for you to practice with. Slightly damp, but it will dry out shortly. Get enough for 2 tables and a couple benches (short tables).

I cannot wait to be able to afford my own mill. Ran out of money before getting all my toys.

 

[Kiki]

Here's my last major woodworking project. Took me three years working on weekends.

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Funny story... After ten years of not being able to agree on a retirement location, DW and I began this adventure. Just the two of us. 90% done, we found our dream location. It was really hard to finish--but the house listed for three days until we had a solid offer. DW wants to know when I'm going to do the kitchen in the new house. ARG

Edited to add: for you bakers out there, yes those are walnut pie rings inlaid into the white maple butcher block counter top.

This is the same grey I just got finished painting!!!!

 

[Chickassan]

All of y'all taking about your pretty woodworking projects and I'm stuck here poking though chicken poops with a stick. Not my favorite thing to do but it appears the springtime de worming needs a repeat. I'm just glad everyone eats from my hands makes stuff way easier.

 

[rjohns39]

Here are the vanities... Hard maple, painted white at realtors suggestion.
Check out the tops.

All tops are exotic hardwood. DW and I did all the remodeling. It took us 7 months from start to finish not counting the kitchen... Although I did hire help the last month. DW couldn't lift the slabs or the heavy stuff and I'm getting to old to do it by my self.