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Lately, I've been more of a starter than a finisher. I come to a place in a project where I can't go any further, either because I lack a supply, a skill, a tool, or a hand, to proceed. Tonight, I finished something that wasn't even really a project. I dug this piece, sort of shelving unit, out of a dumpster at a maintenance job I had years ago. It held paint in the basement, then my soap supplies, and now, I'm upcycling it to hold the signs I'm starting. It was probably made by a rough carpenter out of old industrial signs, but it's a sturdy piece and too heavy to move around on a whim. Which always means....La Verne buys casters. I added what I laughingly call 'crown molding' on the top and bottom. The funnier thing is how I mitered the edges. That is eyeing it up. I bought a table saw on Craiglist a few years ago for $30, but it's wedged in the other refrigerator (my garage) and doesn't have a guard, so I hesitate to use it in a confined space. Thank goodness for wood filler-where the molding swallowed most of the tube whole. Two coats of paint and the signs will overshadow my (un)-handiwork. Here is a look:
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I attended the BEST concert last night at church. What parish has an oboe? We do. Horns, and a cello, violins, a tenor sax, drums, guitars, flute. A real orchestra. And a first rate choir, filled with gusto and passion. I noted 3 standing ovations with whistles. Okay, I was the whistler. My little Mom taught me and why let it go to waste?
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Right now, prom gowns, wedding attire and alterations are eating up my time, but pretty soon, full speed on wood refinishing.
One item that is quite fun is a little keepsake letter box that I am restoring. I will have more on it tomorrow when I show it to you finished.
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As ever,
La Verne
hope&salvage
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