My next project

tdubnik · Post by **tdubnik** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 5:16 pm

Today:

I made some long boards shorter.
I made some wide boards narrower.
I made some crooked boards straight.
I made some cupped boards flat.
I made some thick boards thinner.

To accomplish this, I used the table saw, jointer, bandsaw, and planer. These are normal everyday operations for a woodworker. The great thing is that my Shopsmith did it all with a little bit of help from me.

Have YOU thanked your Shopsmith today?

All of the above is the start of a birthday present for my wife. We had a discussion and decided the she already has pretty much whatever she wants that you can readily buy in a store. I suggested that I make a present for her instead. She was all for it. She still doesn't know what it is but it will help solve a problem that driver her crazy everyday. I can't tell you what it is yet so you won't spoil the secret but it won't take too long so I'll soon post pictures and her reaction.

8iowa · Post by **8iowa** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 5:36 pm

Several years ago, we started a tradition in our family that we would draw names, and for the person selected, you had to make a Christmas present for him/her. Today, these hand made Christmas presents are the highlight of Christmas morning.

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 6:46 pm

8iowa wrote:Several years ago, we started a tradition in our family that we would draw names, and for the person selected, you had to make a Christmas present for him/her. Today, these hand made Christmas presents are the highlight of Christmas morning.

GREAT IF your family is HANDY!:) Other wise:eek: