I spent about four hours last night sanding. From 60 (in some cases) to 120, to 280 on the random orbit sander. In a few cases down to 320 by hand then then back to 280 on the random orbiter. I forgot how much of a work-out sanding can be. I have 4 of 8 [...]

So now it’s down to sanding, assembly, making the drawer fronts, doors, and finishing. I’ve started investigating the finishing parts quite extensively. I love the look of boiled linseed oil, shellac, then varnish top-coats. The problem is the shellac… I have not (yet) had much luck with shellac. Perhaps if I had the proper lint-free [...]

The federal reserve’s QE2 program is “somewhat of a Ponzi Scheme”. Finally, someone actually points out the obvious fact. “Check writing in the trillions is not a bondholder’s friend; it is in fact inflationary…” That giant sucking sound you hear is your money being devalued. You should read the article, but in case you don’t… [...]

It’s nearing 10 PM, and I’m done for this evening. With my luck, I’ll get tired, and ruin something. I don’t want to take that chance. This evening I figured out how to put this thing together. That’s right — I really wasn’t sure how, or even if I was going to be able to [...]