Recent content by Eric Patterson

Back in college, on more than one occasion, while socializing with a crowd someone would throw on the below song. The lyrics, quite racy (you've been warned), were known by a few who'd sing them out loud and strong. It must have taken some work to have them down to a tee but some certainly...

Henry Like I mentioned to SJ your build needs to go into the Resources section, similar to Richard Lathrop's sneakbox build. Your thread has such a large following I don't want to interrupt that. But perhaps when the build is complete you can create an entry in the Resources section...

SJ Fantastic! This build should go in the Resources section similar to what @Richard Lathrop is doing for his sneakbox build. I can set up an area similar to what I did for him if you want to put it there. Basically, I make you the author of that section and you fill it up with text and...

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Henry She is looking fantastic. As for painting be sure to sand her frosty everywhere to get maximum adhesion. My preference is for two part epoxy based primer followed by an automotive two part top coat tinted to your desire. Flattening agent can be added as well. Regular oil based paints...

Appreciate the compliments. The natural color is temporary. In time it will get painted. The greenish hue of poplar isn't very friendly to the heart pine ceilings and soon to be floor. The next step is to complete the tenoner restoration and then make doors. I work things in as I can...

Just tonight I finished installing the ship lap walls in the workshop living space. I have a long way to go but this is a major box checked off. I'm enjoying the process but let me say starting with rough stock on all materials must be the slowest way to build.