Big Sweep 6, "Hallowe'en Lights!"

The Orange Strings Work For Me

"More lights = More lights!"

Four strands of Hallowe'en lights did the trick as far as I'm concerned.

Happy New Year's Eve.

Link to Big Sweep 5

See you in March.

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Big Sweep 5, "Happy New Year"

Cleaned Up, Ready to Party

I think I need to string a few more lights. I think Hallowe'en Orange will fit right in, eh!

No work, or big messes, until March 1, 2016.

Link to Big Sweep 4

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Two Deck Chairs

Rusty Metal and Dirty Teak

"One man's trash is another man's upcoming project"

Admittedly, this pair of deck chairs may look like they are ready for the scrap heap by most observers. But when I spotted them on the curb next to Wharncliffe Road yesterday, ready for garbage day, I decided to rescue them from their likely destination, London's landfill site on Manning Drive.

After I put about a dozen hours of hard work into them, I think the rusty metal and dirty teak will shine again. Since the workshop is closed until March 1 (except for very special events), readers will have to tune in next year to see the final results!

Link to another Upcoming Project

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The Big Sweep 4

I Need More Christmas Lights!!

Things are looking good. Neat, tidy, every shelf dusted.

Yesterday, I disassembled and removed the yellow 'paint table' (lower right), and thought, "I need more Christmas lights for holiday celebrations in the shed."

Oh, just wait 'til you see the conclusion of 'The Big Sweep'.

"Definitely more lights and photos to follow"

Stay tuned.

Link to The Big Sweep 3

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PS The workshop is now tidier and brighter than ever before and I will make every effort to do all cutting and sanding of lumber outside in 2016.

The Big Sweep 3

Layers Upon Layers

"The clock says 'Happy Hour' but I keep on sweepin'!"

Yesterday Mr. Shop Vac got a major, rip-roaring workout. Layers upon layers of dust disappeared, however, and in the future I promise to cut lumber outside - on windy days - so I can share wood dust and shavings with others.

Soon I will have the shiniest workshop in London.

"Why, I can almost see my face on the shiny surfaces"

Link to The Big Sweep 2

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The Big Sweep 2

Down to the Last Shelf

I am almost finished my last job in the workshop for 2015, i.e., the Big Sweep. Just about every saw and hammer and piece of wood has been wiped clean. Just about every shelf surface has been vacuumed. I am down to the last shelf to vacuum and handful of lumber bits to save. When you smell a nice cedar blaze, you'll know I'm all done.

Link to Last Job, 2015

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Small Kitchen Island

Oh Yeah - I Scooped This Idea

The talented and energetic Rebecca Harrison, a cousin twice-removed, displayed this photo on her FB this morning and my first thought was, hmmmm... I could do that.

I have lots of western cedar and I know where to get some sweet white pine. This kitchen table or island - notice all the easy straight lines - will be placed on my to-do list for 2016 or 2017.

Thanks, Rebecca.

Link to Specialty Birdhouse 2

Photo RH on FB