This is the first week of the year that I feel that I have accomplished very little in the shop. Holiday weeks are a good excuse for me to catch up on a good novel, or get a few rounds of golf in with my friends. What little time I did spend in the shop was spent working on some new jigs for projects that I have been wanting to build. I plan to add lazy susans to my product list for next year and I had to build a jig for my bandsaw that allows me to cut circular disks. I actually got some circles cut out today using the new jig and I believe it will work fine for my application.
I also finished the oak serving tray for a customer. I’ve never done one of these, but it was a fun project and a welcome diversion. I think I am going to make up some more using a mix of contrasting woods, possibly for gifts. I really don’t know where I would put them in my show booth if I tried to sell them. But who knows, I may find a spot.
I mitered the corners and added a walnut key in each outside corner to add a little interest, as well as additional strength. Once the glue dried, I cut the walnut flush with a Japanese trim saw and sanded them smooth with a random orbit sander.
The good news is tomorrow is golf day with my Son-In-Law and another good friend of mine. The weather is suppose to be nice and we should have a great day.
Tags: Bandsaw, serving tray
