In April, I took a break from my writing to work on a couple of woodworking projects. The main project was a set of steps for the bed. The mattress is high and has always been a little difficult for my wife to get into. The steps have made a big difference for her.
They are maple plywood with black walnut steps with ziracote detail on the risers. This was all salvaged and repurposed material.
A smaller project was to make small, 5/8 inch buttons that my wife can put on one of her sweaters. These are also black walnut.
Even though I’m not creating more instruments or furniture, I still have a large stash of wood in both my studio and shop for the occational project for our home.
On another note, I’m selling off some of my power tools. My table saw is currently on Craigslist, and might be sold soon. Some other tools will go up for sale this next month. Downsizing. I will hold on to my bandsaw (it gets a lot of use), and my drum sander.
Well, for now, I need to get back to doing a little more writing today. I’m working on my fourth Charles Blue Paranormal Mystery, A Warlock in Provence, and I hope to have it to my editor by the end of Summer.
Onward…
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