yes lets: Latest obsession

I'm obsessed with woodworking now. I got away from bikes. That went on for like 9 months. Then i was like, "i can't afford the bikes i want. I wish I were dead!" If I could make a bike from scratch that would rule but i can't. With woodworking you can make whatever you want (that's not really true but anyway). My symptoms are:

Going to the library on my lunch break twice a week to learn about woodworking. I've already checked out and read all the books that interest me, so now i make photocopies of Fine Woodworking magazine and read them on the train ride home. Weird?

Being on constant alert for things made out of hardwood. I can't take people throwing away antique furniture. I have a meltdown inside every wednesday morning because, "I'll miss the train if I turn around and take this__________(fill in the blank) home right now, but i can't let this oak ______(fill in the blank) go to the dump! AAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRG!"

Projects so far:

A box for pictures etc. I wanted to try dovetail joinery, the hallmark of fine craftsmanship. Mine are just a little wonky but, "handmade charm" right?

I tried a little carving at work on this and another sign. I don't think i'll do it again. It took too long and put me behind.

The bread rack at work kept breaking from shopping carts. I made this one to absorb impact thanks to it's integrated suspension.

See, the middle shelves just wiggle when hit.

This is cheating to show this because it was made before my obsession but i felt i needed to fluff up my projects section a bit. this is a pedal board for guitar distortion pedals. You can leave everything plugged into each other and not have to assemble everything every time you play somewhere. I painted an indian on it to give it some pazzaz.

Future projects:

I found this broken- ass chair on the curb. it's danish modern and will be really cool if i fix it right.

I'm working on a bunk bed for regis, our cat. It'll be mahogany and walnut. here's what it looks like right now.