Today’s work. Long time since I’ve posted. But the shop is running at 11 right now. The mill runs pretty much all day. Finished up the main tube mitering jig last week and the chainstay tacking jig the week past. This week I’m working on the chainstay and seatstay mitering jig. These took me all …

That’s right folks – the power went on in August. Right on schedule. So stoked. Also began the process of building the pair of carriage doors for the large bay opening. Lil’ inside outside action: Makin’ donuts: The tops have a nice arc – made these with a Japanese rip saw: One down one to …

Been working hard on the build-out of the shop. Took all last week off to dedicate to putting together the east facing wall. It basically included tearing down the two doors, a shoddy framed wall and window. I had to completely rebuild the wall and frame everything out. A lot of fun problem solving. Nothings …

Shop Update 7.6.2011: After a long 4 day weekend of swingin’ a hammer I got all 4 built out and in place. It was a lot of work but a lot of fun problem solving, and building something. I have to say, making things, anything at all is the shit. So gratifying. Here’s a shot …

6.24.2011 / 5:31pm: I get the call on friday: The new windows are installed, come get the 6 they replaced. 6.24.2011 / 5:35pm: A plan is hatched to pick them up from there former bosom. Option 1: Arrange pickup of U-Haul man-van at destination. Price: $264.00 not including gas… Option 2: Arrange pickup of U-Haul …

Wow… Just look at those hunks of OSB. All lined up like good workers gettin’ the job done. So that’s off the list finally. Next up is run the line for power, set up the main breaker for the shop and do all the preliminary wiring for this side of the shop. Going to do …

Big update: The North facing wall is finished. We’re having some consistent stretches of weather now so I can get out for the entire day and work. Moving onto the South facing wall next. There is some interesting news in the works for this side of the shop. The North wall faces a steep incline …

Funny what you find along the way as you’re doing work on previously owned “establishments”. My guess is they were rockin’ out to “Men At Work” when they built this barn. That’s my best guess. “Who can it beeeee now…” Insert Saxophone solo. 3pm rolled around today and it was time to take advantage of …

Recently scored a Dake Arbor Press No. 001 locally. The thing was an ABSOLUTE mess. Caked on grease, machine oil and caked with chips. It was mounted to a steel plate that weighed more than the press. Over a lunch break at the studio I decided to pull her apart and see what I could …

Went for a much needed ride tonight in Greenfield, NH. Came up on a crossroads in the trail system maintained by the Greenfield Trails Association and heard some hootin’ -n- hollerin’ off in the distance. I decided to wait and see if it was the GTA out on one of their weekly rides and sure …