What I have learned

Tom Baugues

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My first piece of "real furniture" is almost done. It is just a small cabinet (no photos in this thread) The only woodworking I've done in the past 10 years or so has been small items, pens, pendants and such. I have learned much from this current project. Here's my list.

1. Don't use that bottle of glue that has been sitting in the closet for 10 years. New glue works much nicer.

2. Have a real plan before you begin. Don't design on the fly.

3. I don't care what your building....You will need more clamps.

4. Wood putty should not be your most used tool.

5. If your shop is in your garage....Park your wifes car outside before you start sanding.

6. Take your wifes car the the car wash.

7. When you think your done sanding....your not.....sand some more.

8. If your can of stain is oil based and the can says cleanup with mineral spirts....buy some, because soap and water does not work.

9. If you have a box of gloves.....use them

10. The more you hurry... the longer it takes.

11. Enjoy it as much as I have! LOL

My project will certainly not win any prize but I enjoyed working with wood again. That's made up for it all.

Tom
 
well tom, you have gotten threw the first grade now your gonna find out that what you learned so far is just a tip of the ice berg:) looking forward to seeing your first project and your future ones as well.
 
Tom i am very much part of your club:D Except for the car washing bit. I am fortunate enough to have my own shop otherwise i would be washing cars.

I specifically relate to 2,3,7,9 and 10. :D:thumb:

Keep at it they say it gets easier.;)
 
1. Don't use that bottle of glue that has been sitting in the closet for 10 years. New glue works much nicer.

My shop froze during the blizzard. But the titebond II is still good! ;)

2. Have a real plan before you begin. Don't design on the fly.

I still do this. And it shows! :doh:

3. I don't care what your building....You will need more clamps.

And a clamp rack. And a clamp stand. And...:dunno:

4. Wood putty should not be your most used tool.

That's what Bondo's for! ;)

5. If your shop is in your garage....Park your wifes car outside before you start sanding.


Why would you park a car in your shop? ;)

6. Take your wifes car the the car wash.

If you put this off long enough, it *will* rain! :wave:

7. When you think your done sanding....your not.....sand some more.

Buy headphones. They give you something else to think about.

8. If your can of stain is oil based and the can says cleanup with mineral spirts....buy some, because soap and water does not work.

Never buy oil based stain. And keep lots of naptha around... ;)

9. If you have a box of gloves.....use them

Hmm... Maybe buy another box. I'm always running out.

10. The more you hurry... the longer it takes.

Slow down. When this project's done, there'll be three more to do, anyway. :doh:

11. Enjoy it as much as I have! LOL

It's supposed to be fun? :huh:

Thanks,

Bill
 
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