Built: July 2022 I built this wishing well for Brenda just before I had my rotator cuff surgery in July of 2022. The well has cedar siding and treated lumber for the roof. Your content goes here. Edit or remove this text inline or in the module Content settings. You...
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How to Make a Custom Kitchen Noodle Board: Step-by-Step Guide
One of our karaoke KJs (Harryoke) got engaged. As an engagement gift, Brenda and I decided to give Harry and his Fiancé a noodle board. Cherry noodle board with handles and a decal I started with some 5/4 cherry wood I had purchased specifically for a noodle board....
Lazy Susan Magic – Spinning Your Kitchen Into Something Better
This time, the project coming out of the shop was a Lazy Susan. I had picked up some Red Oak and Cherry lumber for a batch of noodle boards, and once those were finished, I still had plenty of material left. Lazy Susans felt like the perfect way to put the remaining...
Oodles of Noodle Boards for Christmas: Beautiful DIY Gifts
I had a request to build several noodle boards as Christmas gifts, so it was off to Lowe’s for materials. Since time was short and all my work happens outdoors, I started with 24×36×¾‑inch appearance boards. I cut them to size and sanded everything smooth with...
DIY Makeover: Turning a Tiny End Stand Into a Beautiful ‘Huge’ New Piece
My neighbor decided that he wanted an end table a bit larger than the table I previously built for him. (See here) This time he wanted a table 18-inches tall and a 20" x 20" base. He also wanted the finish darker than before which was SYP stained with pecan stain....
Trees, Trees, and More Trees!
Well, it's getting close to Christmas again and it is time for more Christmas trees. I was showing a friend of mine pictures of the trees I built several years ago for Christmas presents. She wanted one so, I told her that I would build one especially for her. Well,...
It’s Almost Time for Another GACE Conference.
As 2024 unfolds, the anticipation for the GACE Spring Conference in Savannah, Georgia is palpable. Mark your calendars for an enlightening experience from March 5-8 at the illustrious Riverfront Marriott in Savannah. We're thrilled to announce that Brenda and I will...
New Friends
In September 2023, Brenda and I attended the GACE 2023 Fall Conference in Augusta, Georgia. I maintain the website for GACE and try to attend their conference occasionally as funds and health permits. Some of the meals are provided by the conference. Brenda and I...
Christmas Gifts!
I have to resume my physical therapy sessions because I have some minor injuries in my left shoulder. My therapist asked me to make a quick gift for some relatives who are visiting for Christmas. So, I had to return to the workshop and craft something in a hurry. I...









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