What did you accomplish today?

[Justin-case]

Hello Justin, what brings you over to us from politics? Still in software?

Pfft, ha! Yes, and I'm here to troll you with my mad carving skills. That's funny.

If you must know. I lost my home in the dixie fire last July. After a dark few months, some serious self reflection, and a lot of hard work, physical and emotional, I was finally feeling good enough to post again. Reading through the politics section was a quick disappoint, realizing I hadn't missed that much. James is still writing the daily drivel about how shitty his life is, or what latest ailment is going to kill him, for sure this time. He even has a thread called the happy thread. Who the fuck goes to politics to think happy thoughts. It's an outrage I tell ya. Honestly, I dont think anyone even noticed I had departed for 8 months.

Oh well, I really wanted to thank someone here who had helped me out, which I did. I dont think I am who you think I am.

 

[Justin-case]

Got my wife some succulents at the farmer's market this morning. Never tried growing them, but they are cuter than shit.

 

[Dr.Amber Trichome]

Got my wife some succulents at the farmer's market this morning. Never tried growing them, but they are cuter than shit.View attachment 5136929

Gorgeous collection! I wish you the best, Justin my friend.

 

[curious2garden]

Pfft, ha! Yes, and I'm here to troll you with my mad carving skills. That's funny.

If you must know. I lost my home in the dixie fire last July. After a dark few months, some serious self reflection, and a lot of hard work, physical and emotional, I was finally feeling good enough to post again. Reading through the politics section was a quick disappoint, realizing I hadn't missed that much. James is still writing the daily drivel about how shitty his life is, or what latest ailment is going to kill him, for sure this time. He even has a thread called the happy thread. Who the fuck goes to politics to think happy thoughts. It's an outrage I tell ya. Honestly, I dont think anyone even noticed I had departed for 8 months.

Oh well, I really wanted to thank someone here who had helped me out, which I did. I dont think I am who you think I am.

I'm very sorry you lost your home in the Dixie fire. That's not easy. I honestly hope things are going better for you.

 

[Justin-case]

I'm very sorry you lost your home in the Dixie fire. That's not easy. I honestly hope things are going better for you.

Thank you. Yes they are, worlds better.

 

[raratt]

Got my wife some succulents at the farmer's market this morning. Never tried growing them, but they are cuter than shit.View attachment 5136929

You need to pick up a San Pedro cactus, they have mescaline in them, lol. Depends on the cactus though, some have been bred to reduce the content.

 

[manfredo]

Spectacular day for a bike ride in New York.

 

[DarkWeb]

Brought my daughter to a cool spot she's never been to......125' waterfall. About a mile hike from the jeep, the water was nice and cold

 

[Bareback]

I would like too see it .More on how you set up for the pour.

I’m sorry I didn’t mean give the impression it is an epoxy coated project, instead it’s a grain matched leg’s and top.
@DarkWeb here’s your pic.
Here’s the components, it’s actually glued and assembled now but I didn’t take a pic after assembly because I was covered in dust and hot , sweaty. I’ll get more pics after final sanding. I’m not putting the finish on this this one, I’m going to let the homeowner do it, she’s going to be putting finish on some cherry end tables I repaired last week so she can do these too. It will give her a sense of personal connection to the pieces and that will value far beyond the amount she’ll be stroking on my check…… that’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

 

[harrychilds]

I accomplished straining my neck looking for hermies from in house genetics, it was one hell of an accomplishment lol

 

[natureboygrower]

I’m sorry I didn’t mean give the impression it is an epoxy coated project, instead it’s a grain matched leg’s and top. View attachment 5137326
@DarkWeb here’s your pic.
Here’s the components, it’s actually glued and assembled now but I didn’t take a pic after assembly because I was covered in dust and hot , sweaty. I’ll get more pics after final sanding. I’m not putting the finish on this this one, I’m going to let the homeowner do it, she’s going to be putting finish on some cherry end tables I repaired last week so she can do these too. It will give her a sense of personal connection to the pieces and that will value far beyond the amount she’ll be stroking on my check…… that’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

Impressed, envious and highly motivated with all your woodworking. Working with wood is art imo. Looking forward to the finished piece.
Are epoxy and poly compatible? I've got a nice sized pine slab with some pockets that need filling. I'd rather not epoxy the whole length, it would be way too pricey.

 

[raratt]

The peach tree is about as culled as it is going to get. Going to have to start watering it extra soon to make the peaches juicy.

 

[Justin-case]

I’m sorry I didn’t mean give the impression it is an epoxy coated project, instead it’s a grain matched leg’s and top. View attachment 5137326
@DarkWeb here’s your pic.
Here’s the components, it’s actually glued and assembled now but I didn’t take a pic after assembly because I was covered in dust and hot , sweaty. I’ll get more pics after final sanding. I’m not putting the finish on this this one, I’m going to let the homeowner do it, she’s going to be putting finish on some cherry end tables I repaired last week so she can do these too. It will give her a sense of personal connection to the pieces and that will value far beyond the amount she’ll be stroking on my check…… that’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

Nice piece, what kind of wood is that?

Tuned up this Stanley bedrock today, which didnt take much. It was a gift from my father that I've been meaning to sharpen for a while now.

 

[Justin-case]

Whacked out another pocket spoon today too, ninety percent done anyway. Pretty sure its cherry laurel.

 

[Dr.Amber Trichome]

Whacked out another pocket spoon today too, ninety percent done anyway. Pretty sure its cherry laurel.

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Your spoon looks good with the drawing I am workin on. Got more done today. The circular pattern in that wood is quite beautiful.

 

[Justin-case]

Your spoon looks good with the drawing I am workin on. Got more done today. The circular pattern in that wood is quite beautiful. View attachment 5137401

Very nice, amber! Good eye, the grain pattern depends on how the tree is carved. Imagine cutting away at the bark of a tree, revealing another growth ring with every cut. That is what you're seeing. Dig this one, live edge cherry bowl.

 

[ProPheT 216]

I went to the store 4 times today and didn't loose my shit over the how disappointing service standards are these days... That's hard for me anymore

 

[manfredo]

I got a start in trim jail tonight... 2 Katsu Dracarys down.

 

[raratt]

I went to the store 4 times today and didn't loose my shit over the how disappointing service standards are these days... That's hard for me anymore

Make a list?

 

[MICHI-CAN]

I wasted hours and 3 sawzall blades trying to cut the stripped sway bar link connecting bolt from my Jetta. Buying 4.5" cut off discs for my pneumatic grinder tomorrow. I did however beat security screws and a lock ignition cylinder stuck on F-U!!. New suspension and I can start it again if the cylinder arrives tomorrow. 5 weeks from Deutcheland.

Any MK V VW or Audi guys hit me up for the insiders hacks to make it simple.