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smitty0312

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  1. Yes I cut the wheels......
  2. No plan...just winged it as I went...... it's an Amish horse drawn hay wagon....made from scraps in my shop....1st toy like item I've ever made
  3. I made a floating shelf for "The Tomb Was Empty" that I made a couple days ago.....2x6 stained red mahogany...2 coats of gloss spray deft
  4. I saw this on a social media Ad the other day, I felt compelled to make it today, I just hand drew it out on the wood & cut it out....then did a little shaping......now I will have to make a shelf for it..... American heritage & red mahogany stains....simple powerful piece. God Bless
  5. I got this from our local Amish sawmill this morning, it's 3" thick, will have to dry since it is green wood, deciding what I should make with it.
  6. Shush……That’s the security system
  7. It is a 10' x 24' addition we built on to the garage 8yrs ago
  8. My shop has looked like a 2yr olds bedroom for quite awhile, sp i finally took some time this morning to organize & vacuum all the benches, even cleaned off my old recliner so I can watch TV again....a clean shop is a happy shop
  9. 5yrs ago this week I designed & took a pile of wood & made our pergola & swing......one of my favorite projects & still rock solid....it was fun making my own plans for this…..had around $400 in it…used galvanized hardware for it too
  10. Amish moved into our area 2yrs ago.....so I decided to start a FB blog...... Smitty's Fulton/Morrison Amish Blog......you are more than welcome to join, Thank you https://www.facebook.com/groups/432908708555111
  11. My #1 reason I got it for when it’s cold out……
  12. Installed this new hi-tech thermostat in my shop a couple days ago.....reads outside/indoor temps.....also humidity inside & out.....wifi enabled....now I can turn the heat on from anywhere using my smartphone.....pretty happy so far....was on sale at HD & saved $30
  13. Me toooo
  14. I have a couple days off.....so Smitty is cooking again today.....got a couple of crocks going....mississippi pot roast in one, red potatoes & baby carrots in the other.....also made a batch of BLT dip.....low & slow all day, should be ready 5-5:30
  15. Got one of these in the oven….will be eating good in the neighborhood in about 30 min….address un-disclosed
  16. smitty0312

    2-2-22

    Cold here in NW Illinois this morning ....hope I make it to 3-3-33
  17. Covid finally got me…..tested positive today…I’m fully vaccinated & boosted too …..feels like a bad head cold ….. I’ll pull through….. will do my 5 days of quarantine
  18. Started my day off with my coffee pot taking a crap after brewing about 2oz. of coffee at 5am......a new Mr coffee will be needed......hope 2022 is better
  19. Snowblower DG .....
  20. My Woodworking shop turned into small engine repair shop today…..running a little rough….cleaning carburetor jets hopefully helps, they're calling for 4-7" of snow Saturday here
  21. From my family to yours.......May the joy that filled the world at the birth of Jesus Christ be found in your home. Have the best of Christmas season! God Bless Smitty
  22. I am good friends with this guys dad......he will be getting this sign for Christmas for his shop.....used my diy crackle paint finish on main board, 1/4" birch plywood for all the lettering.....rattle can paint....it's 23.5" x 23.5"....comments always welcome......Happy Holidays!
  23. Working on another large crackle paint sign......did a time lapse video of it drying/cracking......around 20 minute dry time video-1639424223.mp4
  24. My heart told me to cut this one & give it away so a young child or grandchild can learn this name.....posted on social media & was claimed in a minute......Happy Holidays everyone
  25. Like it....a lot!
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