The sanding is done and I just finished the third coat of wipe-on poly on all surfaces except the outside faces of the end pieces. Since I will be using plugs to hide the screw holes after assembly, I will wait until these are sanded flush before applying the finish on the ends. I'm still not all that happy with my joints, but we'll just have to wait and see how the finished product turns out.
The latest project is refurbishing a bird bath that has sentimental value to my Dear Wife. Her father made the original using a dish shaped part of an old wood stove, about thirty+ years ago. Besides just the fact that her father made it, it was used to christen our youngest grandaughter about seven years ago. I have already rebuilt the base once but it has rotted out and needs rebuilding again.
I find myself in mourning on two fronts. First our Montreal Canadiens got eliminated by those "bullies"
from Philadelphia on Saturday night. Oh well,there's always next year. On a more serious note, I lost a friend just over a week ago. He was a fellow woodworker, mostly before I met him, and it was nice to talk to someone who could relate to the challenges I kept running into in my projects. He was also a good source of encouragement. His son-in-law is a baker down on Prince Edward Island and I mentioned the bread knives I made and how fellow forum member Andy(?) was in the same business and thought they would be a good complementary offering to his breads. Since most of his sales are at a farmers' market, I figured he could find a local craftsman on the Island to supply him.Next up is the annual list of outdoor things that need attending to this summer.
Have a Fun and Safe week!
John
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