Shubox Workshop

There are a lot of drawbacks to where I live, but Dallas traffic is not one of them.

That's a wonderful perspective.

Thanks for the repost Carla. I've always been unimpressed with metal hinges, so I'm trying to figure out pretty ways to use wood ones. I'm glad you like it.

I love a finished project. This was not perfect, but it's a one of a kind Shubox box. #woodworking

First meal of the spring brought to you early by climate disaster. #turtles #gardening

Never gets old.

The best kind of work buddy.

Softball Saturday. Go Shockers. #softball #goshockers

Here’s something a little crazy I make. #woodworking #sportsparent #dontjudge

Yes, weird dust for sure. And no, I don't have a pic of the box. It's for sale in a shop.

This box has been interesting. I’m reclaiming a cutting board and a huge chunk came out while I was trying to get fancy. But I can fix that. #woodworking

I made my first box partly out of padauk. Very pretty. But I haven't used it since. Very chippy.

Good to know I'm not the only one who is always messy with whatever finish I use. Mine was stain tonight.

That's amazing though. I'm sure it served its intended purpose well, and now it gets to be transformed into something else that will be wonderful.

One day, this will be me. Sunning carefree. #Bassethound #dogsofbluesky

Very much agreed. It can be awfully hard to unplug sometimes. When I get in the groove out in the shop, it can just be me creating in a way that makes me feel fulfilled. And in the end, with flaws I've done my best to fix, is a wonderful piece of art (even if just to me).

Good start!

I try to do the same as much as possible. If I can get exercise doing something productive, that's the best. I'm prepping the garden area right now.

Some progress today. My hole outline is basically big enough, now it has to get deep. And I have most of my project components. I love this shit.

My kingdom for a tractor.

Boxes are the best. Good job.

Super cute.

Thanks. I did try that and got a little better at it. Then I got a CNC. lol technology.

Little G is livin the softball travel life today. Happy weekend folks #bassethound #dogsofbluesky

You too!

I’ve made a few of those too. Agreed on boxes. Love them.

That sounds like a great life. I'm doing my best to be happy with the now, but also getting ready for the next stage.

Surprisingly to me, I enjoyed how this turned out. It's simple and elegant. I used paste wax for the first time on this and really love the feel #woodworking

If you haven't watched the new The Muppet Show special that came out last week, stop what you are doing and go stream it. Sometimes you just need to smile with all we are bombarded with today. I'm not saying it is Emmy worthy or anything, but it made me smile.

Using all my tools to make boxes. I don’t know why, but I’ve always loved them. The one on the left: walnut and mahogany. On the right, my favorite: walnut and box elder.