Then the view refreshed and I wasn't quite so encouraged.
Well, at least it's broken ice now.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, my new mower was delivered.
And there's progress on the dresser project. That lake ice will thaw eventually so I need to get this thing finished.
It was time to make the top, so I picked out some stock to match up the grain.
After truing the edges and turning 4 planks into 2 planed pieces (because my planer will only handle a 12" width), I made the final glue joint.
Final cutting, trimming and sanding, results in the 63" x 21" solid oak top.
Just need to put the caps on the through mortise slots and add a couple decorative treatments and this build is complete and ready for stain and urethane.
Like I said, launch day 2014 is getting close. Mother Nature needs to turn up the thermostat just a bit and we'll go boating. The ice is gone in Manistee so as soon as it gets just a touch warmer, I'll have the boat put in there and then cruise north to Mackinaw City as the water (ice), waves and weather allow.
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