Monday, May 23, 2011

1 Down, 1 To Go

The siding is off and the tarps are up.  We finally got enough of a break in the rain to get out to the shop.  I spent the rest of Saturday and Suunday framing in the first window.  Tonight Barb and I put it in. 
 



The tape I bought to put around the window is something else.  I think it is a direct decendent of the stuff Noah used to seal the ark.

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Rain

I am sick of rain.

We haven't had 2 consecutive days without rain for weeks.  Can't wait to get into the shop.

I was in contact with a heating and electrical guy last night and am waiting for them to put together some ideas.

I bought a used 10" Craftsman contractor table saw last week.  It's in very good shape and very heavy.  Barb tried to kill me with it by dropping it on my foot.  I'll be tweaking it into alignment over the next few days.  I don't have any doubts that it will be fine for many years.

I also bought a used 10' Craftsman radial arm saw this week.  I'm still not sure if it is the best choice but at the price I got it for there weren't any better alternatives.  Let's just say it's in great shape and the person I bought it from was very, very, very anxious to get it out of their garage.  Not anxious enough that I got it for free but it was a heck of a deal.  This is the same saw I had when we lived in New Jersey and moved to California.  I know it will align great and stay that way.

Woodcraft has a 20" scroll saw on sale this week and it includes a free stand and light kit.  I stopped by yesterday to take a look at it and expect to get it before the sale ends on the 28th.  I already have a scroll saw but it isn't a real good one.  I will still keep it and use it when a large pin-end blade is sufficient (just so I don't have to change the blade all the time) but won't hesitate to part with it when the space is needed.  Maybe one of the kids would like it to use.  I could see Kymberlee enjoying it with her creative bent.

So it's starting to come together.  Once the weather cooperates I'll be moving ahead full bore.  I just hope the rain ends before my patience does.

Monday, May 9, 2011

Windows phase 1

Here's a perfect example of why I am puttingwindows on this side of the shop.  The morning sun will provide some welcome natural light in the shop.  The hot afternoon sun will be behind the trees and ehlp to keep the shop cool.  I am not planning to have air conditioning but 2 ceiling fans instead.









Here's the new power stand on the shop.  I obviously haven't been out there much.  The meter is all the way up to 00002.




Turns out they make a mess when they bring in the big toys. One more side project to keep my busy. 

Sunday, May 1, 2011

All set to start

Everything is in place to start the window installation.  The materials are in the shop just waiting for me.

I have to mow the lawn tomorrow but the siding starts coming off the day after that.