A Few Scraps

The last couple of weeks I've been working on two boxes made entirely of scrape wood collected from a cabinet makers garbage bin. Both use the same techniques such as mitered corners reinforced with veneer keys, floating panels, rare earth magnet lids and finished with a coat of tung oil.

I worked on the two during morning hours before starting on my larger projects. I didn't have anyone in mind while working these, just that I wanted to create something from my vast scrap wood collection to be appreciated that otherwise was destined for the fire pit.

Alittle Introduction.

Welcome Everyone!

My names Rich and this is the first blog post I've ever done. I am glad I have finally gotten around in blogging. Being part of the generation that I am some would say its about time I blogged.

I have been woodworking for three years, slowly building up shop as I see fit with my experience and funds. I put large emphasis into the use of hand tools and in applying proper theory to start a solid foundation to build skills upon.

I'd like to talk about some of my experiences that I've had over the years leading up to the present. It has been a long and hard journey but a joyful one. Ill try to post in order of my experiences, but for the sake of web page material ill wright whats on my mind.

Things I'll be discussing in my future blogs are interesting facts about wood and working of the material, trouble shooting, layout and processing to finishing. I would also like to discuss micromanaging time and work...Organization and Efficiency is Key! It keeps the energy flowing. As well I'll be reviewing the hand tools and machines I use everyday.

Stay tuned! ill be adding regularly.

Rich