Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Whirligig And Contest winners!

Thought Id give a shot at building a whirligig for the yard. What fun to make! I discovered that there are tons and tons of incredible, beautifully intricate whirligigs people make. There are even a few books on Amazon devoted to making them!

Mine is certainly an entry-level whirligig. Its pretty easy to make. The trickiest part was figuring out what kinetic action I wanted it to do. I decided on a lumberjack; sort of a classic whirligig. Instead of the typical clothing, I decided to paint him as a character I envision from a Steinbeck novel. If you would like to try this one, heres a PDF  template you can use to cut out the pieces.





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Mere Mortals video contest winners!
There were so many good entries. Thank you all for entering!



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Turn a captive ring

Sorry guys, I dont have a video to post this week. Ive kind of fallen behind a bit with summertime activities. Sunday I am going to the fair and will report back on my miniature chair. Over on Facebook, Ive been describing a guitar pick holder that will attach to a necklace. If I can figure out how to do it, Ill make it tomorrow.

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In the mean time, Adam Howarth sent over some projects hes made. If you like to turn stuff on a lathe, this is little ornament is a cool project.





Im pretty much ignorant about all things lathe, so Adam clued me in to a video showing how to make captive rings. Definitely something to try. Thanks Adam!


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Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Eugene Landon


A profile of Gene Landon appeared in the 2004/2005 issue of Tools & Shops.
Photo: Michael Pekovich
I regret to have to announce that my friend and long time author for Fine Woodworking magazine, Eugene E. Landon has passed away after a heart attack. My condolences go to his wife Jane, and son Ben.
Gene first appeared in Fine Woodworking when a Queen Anne chair he made was on the back cover or the March/April 1980 issue. From then on he was a regular contributor of articles on various aspects of making period furniture. Like many period furniture makers, Gene gained a lot of his knowledge from restoring antiques. By taking apart original pieces he could see how they were made, and examin minutely the tool marks left on the piece. His goal was to try and replicate an original as closely as possible and he claimed that a couple of his chairs had sold at auction listed as 18th century originals.
I was a little nervous before my first visit to see Gene at his shop in Montoursville, PA. A colleague who had previously worked with him described him as difficult. Gene was certainly not lacking in strong opinions on politics, furniture designs, and even his fellow period furniture makers, but  apparently he had mellowed considerably after his first heart attack (before I knew him), and like his two German shepherds, Chippendale and Queen Anne, he was all bark and no bite. Gene was economical with his words when it came to manuscripts - an outline on a postcard was often the limit. Therefore, as well as taking photos, I asked a lot of questions and kept copious notes. After writing the article, I faxed it to Gene for him to look over. The fax was Genes only concession to "modern" communication. It still used thermal paper, and when Gene learnt to his dismay that the company was discontinuing this paper he bought every box his could find. Luckily Gene liked the manuscript, commenting "Youre observant arent you!"
A few years later, I got to see another aspect of Genes life when he generously invited me as a guest to one of the classes he regularly taught at Olde Mill Cabinet Shoppe in York, PA. Most of the students had taken numerous classes and regarded Gene as something closer to a furniture guru rather than a mere teacher. One of his students, Rick Vannan, recently published a book about Gene entitled 18th Century Cabinetmaking: A forgotten art. You can purchase a copy by calling him at 330 705 2827 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            330 705 2827      end_of_the_skype_highlighting.


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Wood Working

Welcome to my wood working blog. Here you can learn about wood working tools and techniques, and how to approach your wood working projects.
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Very Exciting Entries

Folks, I just want to say that the blog is now going according to plan. Look at the rich variety of entries we are getting! Keep up the good work.
-Shannon
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Monday, March 3, 2014

Christmas greeting card display

I never really know what to do with all the holiday cards that will soon start to roll in. Usually we tape them to the wall and after a few days they start falling down.

So this year I came up with a way to display them and store them.

Here is a PDF with a few templates you can cut out, if youd like to give this a shot.





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Board Meetings 3


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Dax is working with cypress and when he mills his boards, they start warping almost immediately.Will is making bridle joints out of cherry and finds that once the material is removed from the female part of the bridle joint, the ends start to close in a bit so that he can’t even do a dry fit. Jay is in the market for a new cyclone and needs some advice on the Clear Vue as well as metal ductwork.

If you would like to participate in a Board Meeting, you’ll need to sign up for the Wood Whisperer Guild. We’d be glad to have you!




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Second hand Sheds Idea Wood Working Plans

Have you ever thought of buying sheds for you to have an extra space for your stuff? Or do you also have a plan to make that shed as stable for your farm animal? OK let me give you one quick tip; you must consider yourself on buying used sheds. It’s cheaper than having a new one; all you need is little renovation. Examine the whole foundation of the shed you are about to buy. Calculate how much will be the complete cost if you are going to renovate or decorate the shed. Try to find if there’s a hole on the roof.

Sheds are made on three different models, it could be a plastic shed, metal, or the most common is wooden shed. As for me, I do have my own shed placed at my backyard. It serves as my working place where I can finish my woodworking stuff. It’s much better to work there compared to basements and attic because unlike those places, sheds are not hot places. I also put a mini stable for my horse and I install a mini fence for him. Used sheds are made for so many reasons so it’s big necessity for to have that.


Two blocks away from our house, my neighbor and a friend also bought a shed and he makes it a garage. He is a mechanic, he utilizes the space by putting his mechanical machines and there he works for a living. But before that I gave some ideas on buying sheds.

In buying these used sheds, we must be also particular about how old is this shed since it was made; we don’t want to see wood termites marching on the corner. Next and also important is the electricity system. Check the lines and the cables if there are some live wires. Last year, over twenty-two percent of fire accident report has started into this shed so we must be really careful especially when it’s summer.


To make our used sheds looks brand new, try decorating the exterior part. Brush and paint the walls so it would be good looking from the outside. In the inside, make it a point to have a general cleaning once a week since these sheds are more prone to dust since it’s an open place. Having shed is not a waste of money at all so guys regardless if it new or used sheds, it will always have a big help to give us.

If you want to get more tips like this, then you should get a copy of the IDEA WOOD WORKING PLANS. It is a great a comprehensive guide which will teach you every thing you need to know about wood working!

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Sunday, March 2, 2014

Pallet Wood Projects Wooden Ideas

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For this weeks woodwork project Im building a countryfied Cooler Box from used Pallets. Recycle wooden pallet tables chairs playhouse bed cast sofa headboard and garden.


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The Little Things

Hey there!  I apologize for the lack of posts recently and the lack of commenting on your blogs, as well.  Holidays are tough and this one was a doozy.  But Im looking forward to whats in store for the New Year.  And Im looking forward to getting back to regular blogging.  With that said, I wanted to share one of my favorite sayings........ 
 
After posting pics of my newly renovated studio at our shop, I received a lot of emails asking what the difficult to read quote is on the chalkboard on the wall.  So I thought Id share it. And for anyone wondering, that chalkboard is just a piece of plywood painted with chalkboard paint.  I suppose that I couldve put a frame around it but hey, I was lazy. :)
"If the divine creator has taken pains to give us delicious and exquisite things to eat, the least we can do is prepare them well and serve them with ceremony."  Fernand Point.
I love this quote as well.  I found it in one of my favorite cookbooks from Charlie Trotter.  

What are your favorite sayings or quotes?  As always, Id love for you to share!
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Wood Working Bench Wooden Ideas

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Saturday, March 1, 2014

Country Living Blue Ribbon Blogger Awards


 I think this is probably the hardest post Ive ever written.  Im overwhelmed by the past few incredible days Ive had and its hard to sum up an amazing experience in just a few words!

  If you recall, awhile back I was notified by Country Living that my blog had been nominated and chosen as a finalist in the 2012 Country Living Blue Ribbon Blogger Awards.  I was so honored and excited but never dreamed I would actually be chosen as a winner.  When I was notified last month that I was selected as the judges pick for the best lifestyle blog, I could truly hardly believe it.  Im pretty sure there was some jumping around followed by, "Oh my goodness, what am I going to DO?

Ive never been away from Rosetta longer than just a few hours, so the thought of leaving my girls for a few days was terrifying.  But I am so thankful for my mom, who reassured me that this was a once in a lifetime experience and she would take care of the girls and they would be just fine.  The amazing part?  She was right... they had a fabulous time with my parents and my husband and I had an absolutely amazing time visiting New York City just the two us.  

I took so many pictures of our time there, but I think Im going to start with the awards and work my way back in another blog post! 


Country Living is located in the Hearst Tower in Manhattan.  Its a gorgeous building 46 stories high and was the first "green" building in the city.


First on our agenda for the day was a tour of the Country Living offices.  As we stepped off the elevator, I could hardly believe I was there.  Oh yes, there were many butterflies in my stomach!


 I didnt realize until recently that Good Housekeeping is a sister company to Country Living.  (We actually got to tour the Good Houskeeping Research Institute, which was fascinating... Ill share it in another post!)

After the tour, we got to meet with Rust-Oleum, the sponsor of the awards.  Im so anxious to try out some of their products I learned about.


 Then it was time to head up to the 44th floor, where the award luncheon was being held.  Isnt it just beautiful?  Country Living put so much effort into this lunch... they were all warm, welcoming and gracious.  I was so honored to be there. 


The guests began trickling in.  It was definitely a surreal moment. 


 Here is a picture of the amazing view of Central Park and the city from the 44th floor. 


 The photographer was sweet enough to offer to take a photo of my husband, Justus, and I.  I am so glad he was there with me!

Funny side note here.  Prior to the event, I took a trip to our nearest shopping mall to try and find the "perfect" outfit.  Shopping for clothes for myself is not something I particularly enjoy, so after two hours of nothing, I was about ready to give up (especially since my husband and girls were following me around).  Thats when my hubby came to my rescue and suggested that maybe I would just be comfortable being "myself".  Which meant I went to a Country Living event wearing my Justin cowboy boots and a dress from Target!

 

 Here is a photo of the winners... it was so wonderful to meet them!  (From left to right: KariAnne of Thistlewood Farms, Katrina of Made by Katrina, Stephen and Michelle of Gourmandistan and myself)


I love this picture of us laughing with the judges (Jodi Kahn, Cooper Boone and Brent Ridge) before taking a series of more "serious" shots. 


 A final group shot of us with the lovely ladies from Rust-Oleum. 


 The tables were set so beautifully... the flower arrangements were stunning.


The seating was assigned, which I imagine was not an easy thing.  One of my favorite things about the lunch was visiting with everyone at our table... every one of them were so sweet and a real pleasure to meet. (I wish I had thought to take a photo...)


 The awards ceremony began with an introduction by Kassie Means, the publisher.  (Unfortunately, Sarah Gray Miller was not able to attend.)  Later, with dessert, Cooper Boone handed out our blue ribbons and also said some wonderful things about each of our blogs.  I wish I could remember word-for-word what was said, but it was absolutely touching. 


Oh, the food!  It was incredible.  This was the main course, which was every bit as delicious as it looks! 


And finally, a last picture of Cooper Boone and I, who I had the pleasure of sitting next to.

It was an amazing day and Im so glad I can share it with you!

I would not have been there if it was not for those who believed in my blog.  I started my blog at a time when I needed a little outlet... it reminded me of my many blessings at a time I needed the reminder.  I had no idea of all that would come from sharing a few things on my mind or something we had going on that day.  Since then Ive been inspired, Ive made some wonderful friendships, Ive discovered a love of photography, and I still enjoy writing as much today as I did in the beginning.

Thank you, friends, for reading and always for your sweet encouragement.  And thank you, Country Living, for a truly amazing day and experience.  It was such an honor! 

To read more about the talented winners and awards, visit Country Living here.

(To read "Part Two" of our trip, click here)
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