The 2×4 Church

Like a lot of woodworkers, there comes a point where the overflow of scrap wood becomes a problem.  You hate to throw it away. Had to pay for it after all. It’s still good. For something… After one of my projects I was left with several clean and fresh 2×4 pieces. I challenged myself to…

Then there was 2022

After an eventful 2021 we were quite ready for a more relaxing 2022 with only one project on the block. That was to be getting a lot done on the El Camino.  As with all best intended plans… it all went south.  I did get a few things done early in the year. I’ve got…

The Bonnet Chest

I got this opportunity to restore a small dresser with an odd cubby area and cupboard space behind a mirror. It’s been in my family since the 1930’s. It was only identified as being a small dresser. It took some searching online to figure out what it would have originally been.  Likely built for a…

This was 2021!

Oh what a year 2021 has been! I have to thank God for all of our blessings. We are so incredibly fortunate in these times! God is all we need and he has provided so much for us and our family.  In this 2nd year of the COVID-19 pandemic, no one in our house has…

Patio Table Project

My original patio table was once a full blown picnic table that we bought and set up when we moved into our house. It was an easy one piece item that could easily seat my family for some outdoor dining. We used it that way for years.  A few years ago I wanted to change…