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Did you crawl under it while the semi was up there? I understand that the bridge engineers in Russia had to stand underneath during the load testing. 😉

Kevin .... sigh .... Grandma Stovebolt did not raise a *complete* moron. No, of course I didn't crawl under such a load!

But I did finish up the drawers today Gave the new drill press its first work out -- *very* pleased

Laguna makes great tools. Electronic speed control, nice!

I guess I popped in to the shop to do a little wood working. Even if my shop is spread over a couple of places. The wife had a small, 50 y.o. drawer disintegrate on her. So, I fired up the ol’ Delta Unisaw, made a couple of quickie dados and, viola, new drawer!

Looks good, Mark. Nice you could reuse the drawer face.

Simple woodworking projects can be very gratifying.👍

John

Just wrapped up the latest project ... a music stand.

That looks just like the one I saw on stage at the Metallica concert.

Nice job.

John

Thanks John. I have a hard time imagining you at a Metallica concert, though ...

Sitting next to Scott Ward??

You’d be surprised. No, not Metallica. But, I have seen AC/DC, Aerosmith, Molly Hatchet, Ted Nugent, Golden Earing, Rare Earth, Sugar Loaf, Kiss, Head East and many more.

There are even way more I wish I’d seen.

John

There was a guy up the street from me that had a bumper sticker that said "I MAY BE OLD, BUT I GOT TO SEE ALL THE COOL BANDS"
The old part applies to me but I didn't see many cool bands.

HMMMMM- - - - - -does hanging out backstage at the Grand Ole Opry back in the 1950s count? My late aunt had a regular spot there for 30+ years. "Del Wood" on the piano.

https://www.bing.com/videos/rivervi...95B8A9B689573C7AC33B95B8A&ajaxhist=0

Jerry

Yep, that counts. Live music is the best music. From Rock to Polkas to John Milliman and Cletis jamming by the pool at the American Inn in KC, I enjoy most all. However, I do draw the line at Opera.

John

Pretty cool music stand!

Cletis was no Francine Reed, but somewhere on YouTube is Cletis and friends doing their version of 455 Rocket.

Reminds me of how much I miss Cletis and others in the Passing lane.

Larry ... Me, too. I think that's my guitar Cletis is playing in that picture. Man, we had some great late night jams around the pool at the American Inn back in the day... Cletis and I playing, Mongo and others singing ...

Lucky you can’t see me playing the spoons

Finally finished the Shaker table. Ms. Margaret likes it. Now working on her glorified book case.

John, your woodworking skills are impressive.

Thanks Wayne. I'm getting there.

One of the first things I made my wife after she became my bride. Which we celebrated happening 29 years ago, a few days back. It has collected quite a few items since then.

Again, very nice work, John!!

Mark ... All I can say is ..... Hmmmmmmm .... Great minds! Are you sure we're not related?

Well? From what I know about my dad's side, they were out of Texas. Mom's side was Puerto Rico by way of Spain, where her mom met a Pacific Islander/Merchant Marine from the Philippines, and they all hung around New York. After mom and dad met, they came out to the Left Coast and birthed all of us.

Did I narrow down the Six Degrees of Bacon any?

I need to find the relatives that owe me money!

BTW, mom says I get the carpentry, work with my hand skills from the Merchant Marine. I even have a few of his carving chisels.

Mark,

Got the second half of Peggy's shelving unit ... cubbie ... thing ... final fitted, glued and clamped this afternoon ... While I was listening to the Navy-U of Alabama, B'Ham game. A very good day all around.

Look'n good John!

Mike B

It looks great! Next up, a shaker hutch?

I've always enjoyed working on everything from earth movers to row boats. With a little time in between. 😊

I like the Cadillac. Did you build them from plans or did you design them yourself?

That's some beautiful work, Mickey!

Very nice Mickey.👍 I really like the pickup.

John

Thanks Otto, Peggy, and Lucas.
Otto I used a set of plans.

Indeed! Nice work!