Here we are at the shop, pretty as a picture. This snow didnt last very long and turned the dog run into mud. Not good for a white english setter. So far we have been concentrating on the Kitchen Islands. The tops are being made out of 8/4 (2") thick hard maple. The base will incorporate 12/4 (3") cherry legs, and 8/4 (2") cherry for the cross members and corner braces. These islands are for a client with a post and beam house. The base will incorporate post and beam cons truction techniques, with the corner braces matching those in the house.
Glueing up the top which is 72" x 34" by 2" thick was a heavy and large undertaking. The legs were also a bit of a "large" undertaking. Since I don't have a power saw that will cut 3" thick stock I rough cut the material to length by hand. Then using the band saw I was able to cut them into 3" squares. Next up will be planing the legs square.
Here's a few more pictures of whats going on. Of course I need to show one more of the shop in the snow.
