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Year: 2009

One man’s dream: The Shop is “Complete”
One man’s dream: The Shop is “Complete”
I posted photos of the foundation pour 18 months ago. In the last month, I've made a pretty
Overhead Router Jig for Planing Piano Keys
Overhead Router Jig for Planing Piano Keys
Preparing an old set of piano keys for new key tops is a critical operation. I designed and built
The Paint Job
The Paint Job
Ev was OK with that, but he did think that the boss fell a little short of the mark when he bought a new truck without power steering and with a pretty awful paint job.
Adjustable height workbench / assembly table
Adjustable height workbench / assembly table
In my early years of woodworking and cabinet building, I spent a lot of time assembling things on
Antelope Island Ride
Antelope Island Ride
It was a beautiful afternoon. Is it the last spurt of Summer? At 85 degrees, I think maybe so. I
Woodturning 101 - homework
Woodturning 101 - homework
Admitting my amateur status, woodturning is new to me! I'm going forward boldly, and I can see that
Wood turning 101
Wood turning 101
My friend Jim has been busy with his new mini lathe making pens and other turnings. His enthusiasm
On the path to RPT
The Piano Technicians Guild offers the Registered Piano Technician (RPT) to individuals who have
The woodshop attracts some “new” tools
Last week I went to the Davis School District surplus sale hoping to find some cabinets for the
So you think you’re gonna ride the SLC Century?
So you think you’re gonna ride the SLC Century?
Last week I rode my first 20 mile ride of the season. Foolishly, this week I asked my friend Troy
Woodshop progress: Lighting and Dust Collection Cyclone
Woodshop progress: Lighting and Dust Collection Cyclone
I keep plugging away. After hanging ceiling drywall and fifteen light fixtures, I'm pretty good at
Spring is coming!
When I got up yesterday, I decided to encourage spring a bit by shaving off my beard. It worked!
Whew. February 15
Each year, my quartet delivers singing Valentines. It's always a joy! This year since Valentines Day was Saturday,
Singing Valentines in Utah County
Singing Valentines in Utah County
Once again my quartet, Sound Accord, will be delivering singing Valentines for the big day. We will schedule our biggest day on Feb 13, so that we can deliver to schools and businesses. We will also be available mid-day on Feb 14.
Barn at Sunrise
Barn at Sunrise
December 31, 2008 - Plain City, Utah This photograph was a "team effort". I was the driver. My
Woodshop progress: insulation and drywall
Woodshop progress: insulation and drywall
My shop is too big! OK. That's the last time you'll hear that. Though the work continues it seems
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