The carpenter within.
Friday, January 29, 2010 at 2:46PM I have always wanted to build a piece of furniture. Okay, maybe not always, but for a very long time. Problem is, power tools scare me. And probably for good reason, considering I've landed myself in the emergency room twice for self-inflicted injuries from plain jane household tools. Once was the night before a friend's baby shower. As I was attempting to level the cake, my serated knife slipped out of my hand...and I tried to catch it. Fast forward 5 stitches, a tetanus shot, and four years later to a New Year's Eve when I snipped too far with my professional floral shears while hastily putting together a floral arrangement. That one required 3 stitches. My point is, I am not alone with sincere concern for my appendages when I start talking about learning how to use Charlie's power tools.
Now--important note--I am good to go with the nail gun and I'm the one who figures out all the angles for miter cuts when we install crown moulding. Plus, since our last house was a major fixxer upper, I've logged many hours sanding, painting, and caulking. So I really think I could build something, setting aside any potential long-term maiming issues. Imagine my absolute glee, then, when I found this blog: Knock-Off Wood.
I started bookmarking projects right away, then realized I was bookmarking her entire blog. I'm going to pick something small to start with and go for it: the barnwood frame. I have this project slated for next week's "free" time when all the kidlets are in school or preschool. I am so excited and will keep you posted...Happy Friday!!
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S--Building furniture is next? Seriously? Actually, I don't doubt it. I'd like an armoire please. I'll show the site to Ben, thx.
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Oh, I love that blog, too. I would love to be able to build furniture and I love the feel of wood!!! I used to play around alot in my grandpa's shed when I was a little girl ... with all the wood, tools, nails and stuff ... But nowadays I would not even have the space where to build something ... not even to mention the tools or other supplies ... :-(