One thing I really enjoy is learning about new things and trying them out. This has increased my skills in various areas and as such have become a hobby for me. Some of my hobbies are more in scope and depth, while others get set aside for either lack of time, resources or a place to put them. Hobbies are a great way to spend time, create something useful, or explore more about certain aspects of the hobby itself.
Hobbies can be expensive to start or pursue, but as time goes on the ability to create using different tools is rewarding. This page is devoted to some of my past (on-hold) and current hobbies and pursuits. Hobbies are great ways to relax and keep calm – of course, until something breaks or goes wrong. A little bit of angst in life is also OK.
I recently purchased a 16″ lathe to work on my wood turning skills without having to convert my Shopsmith. I have tried a few bowls, the latest being a butternut bowl. It turned out very nice, but I unfortunately dropped it on the way into the house and it suffered a crack in the rim. A bit of super glue will close it up with very little notice.
My table top saw bit the dust, and I was spared from having to purchase another as my son-in-law gave me an older saw that was given to him. I am currently working on cleaning it up (bit of rust and corrosion must be dealt with) and working on a sawdust collection system for it.
Completed Projects:
- Large Stained Glass Piece
- Rustic Barn Door
- Dual Garage Barn Doors
- Queen Size Headboard
On Hold Projects:
- Radio Direction Finder (1/2 completed)
- Tiffany style stained glass lamp (1/3 completed)
- Iris stained glass piece (started)
Current Projects:
- Ham radio tower and antenna construction
- Rebuilding various desktop and laptop computers for integration with Ham Radio
Future Projects:
- Build a cedar strip canoe
- Install shelving in new shop for tool and parts storage
- 30″ bedside table (in planning stage)
