Whatever Norah had, which we think was the H1N1 thing, she's over it and back to her chipper self. She came home early on Wednesday with a 103 degF fever. After two visits and being poked and prodded with nearly every pointy instrument at the disposal of her new pediatrician, no one was able to tell us what was wrong with her (and according to the doc the flu test they have available is of very questionable accuracy). Poor kid. Whatever it was, she (and her parents) didn't enjoy it.
*** End Baby Update ***
More workbench stuff... and maybe a couple baby pics if you suffer through the post...
On Saturday I glued the 21 benchtop boards to each other, ending up with five large blocks that I squared up on the jointer and planed to final thickness. The original intent was a 3.5" thick top but when I was ripping things to width on the table saw the wood bowed and bent all over the place, thus requiring lots of attention on the jointer/planer.
Today I squared and trued up the five blocks, test fit a few times, and glued the top together. Woodworking is fun. Big glue-ups, especially with fast-setting glue, aren't fun. No matter how many times you think about how to tackle it, run through the process and sequence and stage the work, it seems like some hiccup will suface and a few choice words will be uttered. This glue up went ok, but not without spilling big globs of glue, tripping over stuff (did I mention I need more space) and bouts of dizzyness/nose blowing due to whatever disease Norah passed on to me. Here's a couple shots before and after.
Final thickness will end up around 3 3/16" or so; should be plenty thick and heavy enough to sit still when I want it to... and maybe sit still when I try to move it!
Ok, ok, enough rambling. Here's what you're after:
"I want strawberries and nothing else!"
5 comments:
I want some action shots! You need to find a bored neighbor (or a tripod, I suppose) the will take pics of you and tools in action. As it is I firmly believe that the wood is magically working itself.
Also: Charlie says, "Mmm... Strawberries..."
Glad to see that Norah is feeling better. Hope you are, too!
Guess you could always use the workbench top to process deer - tis the season, you know. ...bad idea.
Love you guys!
I can't wait to see you all Thanksgiving. Landon just went home. 4 months old. So much fun. So glad Norah's back to herself. No fun for anyone when they're sick.
Love ya, Aunti Jo
We would really like to see the clan over Thanksgiving... but it looks like we're going to be in Raleigh. Up for a drive? :)
Two 1100 mile voayages inside a month is just a bit too much... but we'll be in KY/OH at Christmas!
Norah can't wait to meet cousin Landon!
My Mountaineer seats 7. We'll need beds for 2 nights. The others won't come until Turkey-day, so they'll only stay 1 night! We'll bring pillows and blankets. Jerry will need a firm mattress for his back. Still gives him some trouble. Love and kisses. Aunti Jo :)
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