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The assembled @jimmydiresta catapult. Swipe to see it in action. It’s not going to lay siege to any castles, but it works fine to send dog treats across the kitchen. . . . . . posted on Instagram - https://instagr.am/p/CaIpVRlrI-o/

I never got around to posting more on the @jimmydiresta catapult. Here I’ve weeded the build plate of the parts carved on the @inventables It reminds me a little of @dpmakestuff plywood injection molded dinner service. Check his feed. Swipe to see the parts cut out I’ll post them assembled and the catapult in action later. . . . . . posted on Instagram - https://instagr.am/p/CaIIZixr2DY/

Been in a bit of a funk lately in the shop. Carved the @jimmydiresta catapult on the @inventables It reminds me a little of @dpmakestuff plywood injection molded dinner service. Check his feed. I’ll cut this out and assemble over the weekend although it’s cool as-is. I hope this will get me back on track. Can you spot my mistake with the CAM? . . . . . . posted on Instagram - https://instagr.am/p/CYaYEjeLt4p/

My for 2021. . . . . . . posted on Instagram - https://instagr.am/p/CYRb9bkLBlR/

Every. Damn. Year. posted on Instagram - https://instagr.am/p/CWtbYhKrBj_/

Happy Halloween 🎃 👻 💀 . . . . . posted on Instagram - https://instagr.am/p/CVtS0R2rq4L/

Before sending my freshman off to college, I made a ukulele stand for his new @snailukuleles soprano I took the design from a photo on the web and drew it up with @vectricltd VCarve Desktop. A quick project on the @inventables 1/4” Baltic birch ply, a little leather for padding and a fast shellac finish. . . . . . . posted on Instagram - https://instagr.am/p/CS2IdiIrHDv/

My 14 year old is playing Donkey in Shrek the Musical at Chatham’s Music and Arts Day Camp @chathamdaycamp hand painted acrylic on CNC router carved weathered pine. . . . . . . posted on Instagram - https://instagr.am/p/CR2XDnUjLsl/

My 14 year old is playing Donkey in Shrek the Musical at Chatham’s Music and Arts Day Camp @chathamdaycamp hand painted acrylic on CNC router carved weathered pine. . . . . . . #maker #pghmaker #diy #makersgonnamake #makerverse #helloimakeis #cnc #cncrouter #xcarve #empireofdust #shrek #musical https://www.instagram.com/p/CR2XDnUjLsl/?utm_medium=tumblr

Cleaned up the anvil a bit, mounted it on a stand and fired up the forge for the first time. Beat on a piece of rebar until the propane ran out with my @zhfabrications hammer which is almost too beautiful to use. Everything seems to be ok. Now I need to figure out what I’m doing. . . . . . posted on Instagram - https://instagr.am/p/CRcljIvjAP7/

@jimmydiresta just posted a giant walnut gavel. Here’s one in bubinga (and normal size) I turned in 2006. . . . . . posted on Instagram - https://instagr.am/p/CRXZK4mD3x_/

#TBT @jimmydiresta just posted a giant walnut gavel. Here’s one in bubinga (and normal size) I turned in 2006. . . . . . #maker #pghmaker #diy #makersgonnamake #makerverse #helloimakeis #wood #woodworking #woodturning #woodenbowl #empireofdust https://www.instagram.com/p/CRXZK4mD3x_/?utm_medium=tumblr

Safe home, Herb. posted on Instagram - https://instagr.am/p/CQPdqW3jDVV/

Happy posted on Instagram - https://instagr.am/p/CPTGCDPDswl/

A couple of #pork shoulders out of the smoker. Tasted better than they look. . . . . . #maker #pghmaker #diy #helloimakeis #smoking #pulledpork #BBQ #cookingismaking #empireofdust https://www.instagram.com/p/CPPG9ORjScH/?utm_medium=tumblr

Wrapped up the @house__work Revolution 2x72 belt grinder today after a long@wait for the 3 phase motor. Brian’s laser cut parts and comprehensive plans resulted in a very nice machine. . . . . . #maker #pghmaker #diy #helloimakeis #steel #welding #fabrication #beltgrinder #empireofdust https://www.instagram.com/p/CPMI-xxjTZe/?utm_medium=tumblr

Inherited this 155 lb. Henry Wright English anvil. Made between the late 1880s and 1914. . . . . . #maker #pghmaker #diy #helloimakeis #steel #anvil #blacksmith #henrywright #forge #rabbithole #empireofdust https://www.instagram.com/p/CO3dA9ZjJUN/?igshid=1hejc5tcwu1s3