Closing up shop. Temporarily.
June 12, 2008 – 2:59 amIn case you haven’t noticed, I haven’t posted anything on woodworking or the building of my shop. It’s not because I have lost interest. That is the furthest from the truth. The truth is, as anyone who has been following me on Twitter would know, I have been trying to get a new job. Well, I just found out yesterday that I got the job (yipee!). The bad news is that it will require me to relocate. This job is not permanent so I will be gone for 6 months to possibly a year and a half, or however long I can milk it out. Why take a temp job? Damn good money, baby! This will give me a chance to set up shop the way I want to when I get back as well.
I would like to continue the blog but without a shop I’m not sure what to do. I thought of just setting up a small area in the new place (apartment) and just using hand tools to make boxes or something. You know to keep the skills building.
What do you guys think? I would really appreciate your input or suggestions on this matter.
8 Responses to “Closing up shop. Temporarily.”
I think you would never regret having 6 months to really hone your hand tools chops. I’d go with a minimalist bench (maybe like the Japanese one The Schwarz recently blogged about), and nuttin but hand tools.
By Eric on Jun 12, 2008
Yeah, as much as I enjoy power tools I am kind of looking forward to being “forced” into using just hand tools to satisfy the woodworking addiction.
By MorningWood on Jun 12, 2008
Or maybe just maybe that could justify getting the Joint Maker Pro from Bridge City Tools, hehe…
By MorningWood on Jun 12, 2008
My suggestion- blog about your experience with hand tools in your apartment. I would read it.
Good luck in your new endevour, what kind of work do you do, where are you going ?
By runningwood on Jun 12, 2008
Yeah, I was gonna say. Spend part of your first paycheck on the Joint Maker Pro. I’d say spend the time designing and working out joinery, and practicing your hand work for making those joints.
Then when you get back home. Go to town building all the projects you’ve planned. But do keep us informed. Congrats! What’s the gig, btw? You sound excited.
By Vic on Jun 12, 2008
Hey Runningwood, Vic!
The Joint Maker Pro sure is expensive but it IS pretty damn cool. Part of me feels like I would be cheating using that thing. I think I will try to get away with using “traditional” hand tools first but I know that I will eventually get the JMP.
I am going to Charleston, SC. to work on the Boeing 787 project. I will be working on the avionics (electrical) portion of the project. First I have to go to Oklahoma for a 2 week training class. I have to be there Sunday so I don’t have much time to prepare. But yeah, I am excited about it. I have been working at my current location for 11 years. I am ready for a change of scenery.
I will keep you guys posted. Unfortunately I can’t talk much about the 787 due to disclosure agreement.
By MorningWood on Jun 13, 2008
Have a great time Eric! and definitely blog about your apartment shop. I imagine there are a lot of people that could benefit from just knowing you can build without the big shop.
Since I’ve flown on the 747 and that thing is huge, I imagine the 787 has to be, you know, 40 bigger!:D It’s like my amp goes up to 11, which is of course, one more louder than 10.
By Vic on Jun 13, 2008
Whats this about you coming to okla?
Talk to me.
By Dad on Jun 14, 2008