Projects to keep me off the streets - Fire Department Table, Kayak
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Thanks B3. I was worried it might be over 40, but it's going to be an easy portage. Love that paddle.
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16JAN17
Last bit of assembly tonight. Located position for CF seat, mixed up a thickened batch of graphite coloured epoxy and glued it in place. Tomorrow I'll wrap it up to protect it from dust and hang it up in the shop to wait for spring. I started this boat five years ago, but had a two year hiatus while I worked two jobs (regular and Fire Chief, had a heart attack, dropped back to one job and recovered fully). This boat has been a pleasure to build, and I'm looking forward to many hours on the water. I'll post some pictures on it's first cruise then.
On to the next project!
office chair transporter
Seat installed.
Completed build.
In the spring, it will escape through this window. It's too long to make the turn in the room for the big doors.
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It is really lovely. Now for the river to melt and to be able to play in it.
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18JAN17
Wrapped the boat up to protect it from dust and secured it at roof level in the shop. Half a dozen large leaf bags with the ends cut out worked nicely. Spring is a couple months away sadly.
Incidentally, some advice for my fellow boat builders; don't go to the Pharmasave and ask for an 18 foot condom. They were very unhelpful, and I thought unnecessarily cruel.
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Sliding 14" compound mitre saw... Does it have the laser guide?1
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Yeah, haven't figured it out yet. Rush project to do all window, door trim and baseboard in master bedroom before painters arrive Monday4
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Sliding 14" compound mitre saw... Does it have the laser guide?
No laser, bright LED that shoots the blade shadow onto the work. Slick. Very happy with this addition to Buhka's Buddhist Boat Shop. (Buhka is what I've been called since the first grandson started calling me that)
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Current project is two end tables for the bedroom. A project commissioned by wifey.
This is the router bit that got ejected from my table mounted router, passed my forehead close enough to feel the wind of it flying, and hid overnight only to be found this morning clear across the shop. Checked the collet this morning, still wrench tight. Half an inch closer my chances for Hollywood be dashed.
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That would have made a mess of your face. And the collet was still tight? Wow...0
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End tables are looking great. BTW, they would also look awesome in my home with the light wood...just saying...
Glad you found that bit. Was sort of hoping to see it was embedded in the wall or something much more dramatic considering it put a hit out on you.
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I love to see your work...not many such skilled craftsman any more.2
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Thank you. It's a labor of love. Even when the tools try to kill me.2
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Hey now, I do my Ikea stuff just fine. I do love watching Farback's progress though.3
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Completed primer coat on bases, couple coats of satin finish on tops. SWMBO will do the paint coats on the bases.
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I sell furniture for a living & those bedsides are looking good 4
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What is that idiot up to now?
Finishing up on the night tables. The customer, who I've married, wants one more coat of white on the bases then final assembly, tops and pulls.
Started today on a Greenland paddle for the kayak. It will be a laminate of chestnut, ash and cherry.
Lots of clamps needed for this sort of thing. Actually, when I first met my wife I thought she said she had clamps. I thought, this is the woman for me! Turns out she said cramps, but I loves her anyway.
Pieces cut for the blank.
First epoxy glueup to make the pairs of chestnut into 1 1/2 width pieces.
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And a beauty besides, with those lovely lines and your careful craftsmanship - definitely a boat to be proud to paddle! 
