Custom Woodwork

Hobbyist Woodworking

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Another hobby of mine is upland hunting for Ruffed Grouse and Pheasant. Our new pup recently began his training with On Point Kennel in Deerfield NH. This is his first exposure to live birds and we couldn’t be happier with his performance. It’s amazing to see his natural instincts immediately take over. October can’t come soon enough!- - #uplandhunting #onpointkennels #puppyschool #pointingbreeds #viszla #ruffedgrouse #ruffedgrousesociety #pheasanthunting #viszlahunting https://www.instagram.com/p/CDRhKsXjCKS/?igshid=1mlk0kkckcww7

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Signs finished and hung back in place. Ready to sail for another year.- - #woodrefinishing #tugboat #signboards #tugboatnameboards #projectcomplete #portsmouthtugs #portsmouthtugboats #portsmouthnh #piscataquariver #combitug #woodworking #woodworkingproject #ceresstreet https://www.instagram.com/p/CCz_741Di_e/?igshid=bkv9lnprpm2u

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Between a couple larger projects, I’m taking a quick break to refresh the paint on the name boards from the tug that I run for @morantowing. The boat has some years on her and so do these boards. This is not a complete re-finish - I just wanted to spend a little time dressing them up the best I can. The professionals who do this kind of work are a special breed. I’m sure they have a few tricks up their sleeves, probably be laughing at my approach. They were pretty beat up so I’m sure (hoping) they’ll come out better than they were. - - - #woodrefinishing #tugboat #morantugboats #portsmouthnh #portsmouthwaterfront #portsmouthnewhampshire #nameboards #noideawhatimdoing #getwhatyoupayfor #automotivepaint #woodworking #woodshop #tuglife #diywoodwork https://www.instagram.com/p/CCaHYFXjyEH/?igshid=1db78urbu20po

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This last project started with one page of notes and grew to this mess by the end. - - #diywoodworking #homemadecabinets #wtautocad #woodworkingplans https://www.instagram.com/p/CBmsUe3jQ9R/?igshid=bj0m5708krae

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Bait shop cabinet project wrapped up. I made 8 but the last one couldn’t get it’s shit together for the picture. Walk-in closet next. - - #projectcompleted #cabinets #shopcabinets #diywoodworking #woodshoplife #forgottheknobs https://www.instagram.com/p/CBmrSL9DlYy/?igshid=1360gd8v5d61b

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Birch ply is hit or miss around here in terms of figure or character. I was able to find a couple good sheets for this project. One coat of @minwaxusa sanding sealer and three coats of @generalfinishes water-based, satin top coat. Each coat applied with @fujisprayofficial 4-stage HVLP system, hand-sanded with 220 and 320 grit between coats. It was a grind for 8 cabinets but I think it was worth it. - - #diycabinets #hvlp #fujihvlp #cabinetfinishing #garagewoodshop #worthit #dadprojects https://www.instagram.com/p/CBmqXMhjeqF/?igshid=119g8kgrx66f4

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An added benefit of the Festool Domino. Experimented with using them to hang panels for finishing with an HVLP system. I knew the dominos in the top and bottom panels were rock solid because of the depth of lunge but I was concerned with the side panels having used the extra wide mortise setting on the DF500 for adjustment during assembly. NO problem at all - very secure with no risk of dropping.- - #df500 #diydryingrack #garagewoodworking #festooldomino #hvlpsystem #cabinetfinishing #diywoodworkingprojects #festooldf500 #festooltips https://www.instagram.com/p/CBlIgLVjCVI/?igshid=1v5rmgag8pcjg

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Found some amusing notes to myself on my MFT/3 fence today. My father had many gems over the years but one of his best was “Damnit! I cut it twice and it’s STILL too short!”- - @festool_usa #mft3 #shitmydadsays #crosscutting #festoolmft #dadwoodworking #diywoodworking https://www.instagram.com/p/CBgtoy6gIfo/?igshid=7dki6my7m4bn

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These Sony WH-1000XM3 noise cancelling headphones are sanding gold. They have microphones to pick up low-frequency noise and neutralize it before it reaches the ear. The headset generates a sound that's phase-inverted by 180 degrees to the unwanted noise, resulting in the two sounds cancelling each other out. Makes hours of sanding almost bearable. They also come in handy with a house full of kids.- - @sony #wh1000xm3 #sandingsucks #woodfinishing #ro90 #festoolsanders #noisecancellingheadphones https://www.instagram.com/p/CBeCKS4jfm1/?igshid=1il6ggb0s7vaf

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The final sanding is not when you want to discover a huge bow in one of your cabinet doors. Going to let it ride given it’s for a bait shop. Brand new bait shop but still a bait shop. Damnit. - - #cabinetfail #craplumber #woodworkingscrewups #sandingsucks #ro90 #festoolrotex #cabinetfinishing https://www.instagram.com/p/CBd4Ycbjkll/?igshid=nw2mytgepw0l

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Cornhole set complete. Too many tips coats on the finish though - way too fast. Next set better.- - - #customcornholeboards #diycornholeboards #yardgames #woodworkinggifts #amatuerwoodworking #woodshop https://www.instagram.com/p/CBW2_cQj8CV/?igshid=cg3vubd99897

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The TV in the corner is a great tool to have in the shop. I broke out the @festool_usa LR32 system for this cabinet project but haven’t used it in a while. I wanted to make sure it was still calibrated but forgot how to do it. A quick video from @festoolsedge was a perfect refresher. He has a series on Instagram with tons of quick tips for these tools. Thanks Sedge. - - - #festoolsedge #lr32 #shelfpinholes #diycabinets #garagewoodshop #woodworking #workshop https://www.instagram.com/p/CBQaxW1AceA/?igshid=1lv7crip2db8s

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Probably overthinking this one a bit. Transferring an angle between pieces. Good thing I don’t do this for a living.- - - #diyprojects #garagewoodworking #weekendwarrior #hobbiestwoodworker #needanotherclamp https://www.instagram.com/p/CAbzppED8WR/?igshid=f6r76hanl6b0

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Cutting a radius in the ends of cedar 2x4s. Festool Carvex for rough cut then RO 90 with 89 grit to creep up on the line. Will sand it down through 220 once I get the final fit. - - - @festool_usa @festool #carvex #ro90 #garagewoodshop #diywoodworking #jigsaw #rotarysander #dustcollection #woodworking https://www.instagram.com/p/CAaoCZWjWRz/?igshid=aynlwgouzoql

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My 8 year old loves designing projects on paper before starting. Nice focus, great to see. However, I don’t think I have the tools for this one. Any suggestions? Doubtful. - - - #garagewoodshop #kidswoodworking #dadprojects #googlesketchup #cad #cncwoodworking #diywoodworking https://www.instagram.com/p/CAaaObwD7D6/?igshid=k5i0auee9j6

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My wife has been using the garage for her morning workouts. Thought I’d help her out and show anew moves. - - - #stillgotit #diyworkshop #garagewoodshop #garagelife #homegym #lesmills https://www.instagram.com/p/CAIWMxcgYhO/?igshid=reg2kdo9pb42

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A lot of my projects start at @selectwood_nh . Nice selection of hardwood plywood and I usually don’t have to spend a ton of time picking through their stock to find a workable piece. Oh, and they’re a @festool dealer, which is nice. This project is a quick detour for an overdue gift. Hope it will be nice enough to ignore the fact that I should have had it done a few weeks ago. - - - #woodworkinggift #diygift #woodworkingproject #garagewoodshop #betterlatethannever https://www.instagram.com/p/CAD_HelDmf_/?igshid=9inqqlrusr6v