How I Escape the Techie World
On the VERY rare occasion that I have
free time, I like woodworking as a hobby.
I started as a kid working with my dad, and have loved it ever since. There is just something about that feeling you get when you complete a project (and, yes, there are other types of projects that can give you that feeling, too!)--especially when it comes out better then you expected.
When I bought my house, I built a 16 foot by 20 foot shed/workshop, so I could really explore my hobby. I have done many small projects for my house, and my kids. I've also finished off part of my basement and built a window seat with storage underneath, plus two closets. My list of upcoming projects includes a tree house for my boys, a computer desk that is actually useful for my home, screening in part of the deck, (bugs in New England are terrible), a large patio for my back yard, and many more.
I want to buy a wood lathe to try my skill at wood turning. That would really expand my skills and the level of my work. (I just need to talk the wife into it). I could make pens, bowls, cool table legs, etc... A guy can dream, can't he?
After a day of playing with my tools all the stress of the world has melted away. What about you? What do you do to unwind at the end of a long day?
I started as a kid working with my dad, and have loved it ever since. There is just something about that feeling you get when you complete a project (and, yes, there are other types of projects that can give you that feeling, too!)--especially when it comes out better then you expected.
When I bought my house, I built a 16 foot by 20 foot shed/workshop, so I could really explore my hobby. I have done many small projects for my house, and my kids. I've also finished off part of my basement and built a window seat with storage underneath, plus two closets. My list of upcoming projects includes a tree house for my boys, a computer desk that is actually useful for my home, screening in part of the deck, (bugs in New England are terrible), a large patio for my back yard, and many more.
I want to buy a wood lathe to try my skill at wood turning. That would really expand my skills and the level of my work. (I just need to talk the wife into it). I could make pens, bowls, cool table legs, etc... A guy can dream, can't he?
After a day of playing with my tools all the stress of the world has melted away. What about you? What do you do to unwind at the end of a long day?
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