MakeStuff

Started milling parts for what will hopefully be my submission for this year’s @saws.ca 2x4 competition. The goal is to build something from a single 2x4 (1.5”x3.5”x96”)” softwood species. Spent last night planning how to cut all the parts most efficiently out of the single board 😬. #woodworking #cedar #2x4 #andonlamp #competition #westernredcedar #yycwoodworking #yycwoodworker (at Northwest Calgary, Calgary, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/BslzRwpAkkF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nsbza1gecxor

Making tiny hardware parts is fun, but time consuming!! #woodworking #maple #hardware #diy #yycwoodworker #yycwoodworking (at Northwest Calgary, Calgary, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrWwq4GgWiw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=osk6b77ibj2y

Well. I think I’m hooked. And wait to finish the other 3 #asanoha patterns! #woodworking #kumiko #basswood #handtools #chisel (at Northwest Calgary, Calgary, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrKCjqngBaa/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qn68a6r861wp

Pretty excited to spend a Saturday evening in the shop finally making an attempt at kumiko! Thank @pekovichwoodworks and @finewoodworkingmagazine for the article to get me started. Hope I can remember all @bill_maniotakis tips as well! #woodworking #kumiko #handtools #chisel #japanesesaw #dozuki #jigs #basswood #learning (at Northwest Calgary, Calgary, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrJNv71Af25/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qogumsy2z3ei

Last minute secret weekend project. Had to make a trophy base in a day off of rough measurements given over the phone. Turned out ok! #woodworking #woodturning #walnut #blackwalnut #trophy #base #family #specialorder #rushorder (at Northwest Calgary, Calgary, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq6NAqqAIN2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ipumf0jz1jsd

Turned out not too half bad. There are some minor flaws and I need to figure out a better way to finish the foot, but pictures don’t do the wood justice. #woodworking #woodturning #bowl #greenwoodturning #manitobamaple #boxelder (at Northwest Calgary, Calgary, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqgpPF5A318/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ix7b51mpi38j

I now remember why I haven’t touched this piece for a few months. Attempting to finish it today but the pucker factor is intense! #woodworking #woodturning #greenturning #manitobamaple #boxelder #bowl #vicmarc #vl300 #yycwoodworking #yycwoodworker (at Northwest Calgary, Calgary, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqgPuxJAh5m/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xuev712przlo

This year I’m thankful for American thanksgiving, which let this Canadian take off a few days this week to spend in the shop. Finished this spalted beech bowl this afternoon 😊. #woodworking #woodturning #beech #spalted #bowl #yycwoodworker (at Northwest Calgary, Calgary, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqgNwg5AD6T/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1o154ztjdhk9t

Spending a quiet evening in the shop with my favourite apron plane finishing the bevels on the top of these small posts. The details are my favourite part of making furniture 😊. (at Northwest Calgary, Calgary, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp_I1QqgPqU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17rwxqra46qax

The second half of a batch of 16 canvas stretcher frames for @tiffanywollman. I’ve made lots of these before out of pine, but after using Baltic birch plywood, I won’t be going back to pine... #woodworking #balticbirch #art #stretchers #stretcherframe #canvas #artwork (at Northwest Calgary, Calgary, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp039k1AC1L/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18uv45gmigyd2

What two 5’x5’ sheets of 3/4” Baltic birch look like, ripped to shreds 😂😂. These are going to be behind the beautiful paintings of @tiffanywollman after they get turned into 16 canvas stretcher frames 😊. #woodworking #balticbirch #plywood #stretcherframes #canvas #art #painting (at Northwest Calgary, Calgary, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo0VjKEA69v/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=px52hwuowzgi

Fall shop cleanup day. Got all the extra insulation installed on the overhead door and got 100bf of white oak up in the overhead storage racks. Maybe now I can make something out here?! #woodworking #shoporganization #fall #cleanup #insulation #storage #whiteoak #lumber (at Northwest Calgary, Calgary, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/BopGBZVA7uh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xlg2x21z7x1l

So here’s the originals concept drawing for the bartop. Stayed pretty close to this design, but reversed the location og the hinged section. (at Calgary, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoRhpPzAE6s/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1h3dmfcwu6rc0

Last night was a big night. Finally finished installing the complete bartop for @brandisidoryk. Install went smoother than I’d hoped and it looks incredible. I’ve been working on this project for 3 years so it feels amazing to finally have the parts out of the shop. Thankfully my “client” is very patient 😊. (at Calgary, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoRXc0mgcLq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1lfa5rrei6vxj

Calgary... in September... 🙄😤 #calgary #yyc #snow #again #whathappenedtofall #alberta #fwinter (at Northwest Calgary, Calgary, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoO_-ZJAHpi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rvci9ew3oryb

I have yet to find a wood species that I think looks better after just applying finish than Australian Blackwood. Wow. Every. Time. #woodworking #australianblackwood #tasmanianblackwood #danishoil #finishing #butcherblock #butcherblockcountertop (at Northwest Calgary, Calgary, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoF_jnzgOPL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15ejm5olpp2mk

Zip bolts installed! That’s the final piece of joinery on this countertop! 😆 Time for finish! #woodworking #alberta #butcherblock #butcherblockcountertop #curlymaple #australianblackwood #tasmanianblackwood #joinery #router #template #forstner #zipbolt (at Northwest Calgary, Calgary, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoFVr-0AN0q/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16pf85w399kzf