New Page: Skin Cancer

Today, I created a new page chronicling my history of skin cancers. I did a systematic search for some pictures from the past to illustrate. Click here to see the page.

Here is my most recent one. It was a melanoma.

I would be happy to not have to put any more additions to that page.

Almost there

 More sanding and finishing. It is getting there. You can see the reflection of the knobs in the drawers. Also, I put labels in the drawers:  Made by Grandpa Roe 2011.

Rose knob

Becca, the opening is 30.25 wide x 9.25 high x 17.75 deep.  I anticipate that it may be ready to come home this weekend sometime.

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.