Sand and Poly

Today, I did a light sand and poly.  Will repeat the process.  We are getting there.

Sand and Stain

Boy, is it hot today, but I am working in the shade. After the first round of sanding and staining, here is what we have.  

Top Rail Completed

Today, I went ahead and created the top rail. Now, all I lack is finishing up.  Literally.  Sanding, staining, and poly finish.  Not going to rush this. Hopefully, we will end up with a table that will last for generations.

Caught in the Rain

It started out hot and humid. I was able to finish the third drawer and put faces on all. I put temporary knobs on, and then the rain came. Fortunately, everything is well out of reach of the rain, so I sit here updating this blog. After the rain lets up I think I will fabricate the rail for the top if it is still light outside. Otherwise, I will put all away and finish another day. Tomorrow will probably be a day off. I have other obligations then.

Well, looks like I am calling it quits for today.  As you can see from the map below, the rain may last a while. As soon as it lets up, I will be moving everything back to the shed.  That's the way it works for my fair weather workshop.

Suzie's Change Table

I am calling her Suzie for now. She will be our second grand daughter (seventh grand child) when she is born in November.  See June 21 post. I am in the process of building her a change table.   In the first picture I have finished the basic shape of the table.  In the second picture I have added the back and the drawer glides.  This was all completed on the first day I worked on it.  On the second day, I started the drawers.  I cut out all the pieces and assembled two, except for the drawer faces.  Those I have cut out and routed the edges.  I am ready to finish the third drawer and attach the faces.  Then I will be doing a mega sanding before staining a walnut finish and coating with poly.  In all I probably have a few more days to go.

57 Western Flyer

When I was 10 I got a new bicycle. It was a Western Flyer bicycle.  The picture above shows what it looked like, except that the light was chrome, not gold.  It had a horn, light, front shock springs, a big comfortable seat, and a luggage carrier.  The bicycle weighed about 45 pounds, but it was  a smooth ride.