Month: September 2017

I have been polishing up a few of Dad’s woodworking tools.

Here is one of the saws: a formidable instrument, which came out well. It didn’t need sharpening, and is now ready to take on the fine joinery.

 

I am working on three fronts at present: the entrance, the northern weatherboards, and the cypress lining.

I proceed cautiously with the entrance; it is unfamiliar territory. The cladding for the doors (10mm tongue and groove Cypress) arrives this week.

Weatherboard goes up easily enough on the fine days.

The cypress lining can be tricky. I have had my moments; a few boards had to be removed and replaced, with much ado. You may be wondering why the lining stops at about two metres (six feet five inches), and there is a simple explanation – that top point marks the extent of my ‘current financial capacity’.

Later on I will be able to climb to the ceiling, if some of those wooden spoons can find worthy homes….