Complete

We are happy to announce that this project is complete!

Brynn Josephine Glaenzer
has taken up residency in this beautiful white oak crib, made for her with love by Papa Jim.

Walnut - check

Ever since tax season officially started, Jim has been torn between finishing the walnut dresser and working on taxes.  But today was the day to finish up those last few things and get it to Kyle and Lindsay before Carson decided to put in an appearance.  Tim was here today also, so that was extra incentive.  (I think I got fired after the last delivery.)

This time we brought along our own "work table" to put the crib together.  Big difference!  Jim was estimating  that the crib should not take more than 15 minutes. (Why does he do this to himself)  I was hoping for under 3 hours.  

Done in under an hour.  That is including unloading and set up.

Bam!  Looking good.

Dresser - easy peasy.
Looks like things are ready for Lindsay to load up.

Leah and Pursley making sure the swing is safe for Carson.

Sweet dreams Carson.


Papa Jim's Workshop is officially closed for tax season.

See you in the spring.

Wonder what he will dream up to start in May?
(I have a few ideas, but I think I'll wait awhile before I bring them up)

Delivery Day

Last Saturday we delivered the white oak bed & dresser to Baby Glaenzer.  I know Sally was really relieved to have it in the house.  Now she can load things up and be all ready for her "delivery day".

Friday night we worked way to late putting the crib together to make sure everything would go well on Saturday. It actually did go together very well, just took awhile as some final holes needed to be drilled and tools and miscellaneous  items needed to be gathered.  All in all a good evening of work.

Drawers and dresser ready for loading.

In the past when moving anything from our house or anywhere else we load of the cattle trailer and take off.  This time Jim thought we could get it all in the truck.  The master packer had quite a challenge ahead of him.  But knowing now how things were going to go, sure glad we didn't have the trailer!

He used the layering method for the bed.

Every available blanket, pillow and furniture cushion was in use.

Everything had to be below the top of the truck bed so we could pull the cover over the truck bed.

The dresser was put in the back seat.  Not an easy fit, but luckily Diana was there to help with the heavy lifting.

Final piece, the top of the dresser.
I would like to say the delivery and set up went well, but that would be an out and out lie.  I would also like to say anytime you get to spend with family is good, but Dan and Sally might night agree with that.

I will say that the bed has been delivered and set up.

Now all we have to do is wain for "Baby Glaenzer's" arrival.

I'm Ready!!!!!

What Is It (part 2)

Patent Pending

This baby took about 15 minutes to make and hopefully will save  hours upon hours of aggravation.

What Is It?

January

 Papa Jim has turned production up a notch and invited Diana to come help with applying the finish.  She has accepted her assignment and might call he the "Poly Police".  She would really prefer I say in the house and cook, but she puts up with me.  She does an excellent job, which is not a surprise. (probably why she got an invitation and I didn't)

Three white oak drawers

White oak dresser

White oak dresser top. (that is one heavy piece)

White oak bed done!  Four coats of poly and it looks NICE.

Seeing Double

 No, Jim has not completely lost his mind.  He is not mixing his finishes, just more good news in the McClelland family.

Not only is Trent going to be a big brother, he & Leah or going to have a new cousin.

Kyle and Lindsay are expecting, with Baby McClelland due about three weeks after Baby Glaenzer.  Things are going to be fun around here!

 So Jim figured he could just as easily make two sets at the same time. (Yep, he's crazy)

White oak - Sally & Dan's.

Walnut - Kyle & Lindsay's.

Jim brought in a ringer.  She went through a pretty thorough interview to be approved for the position, but she passed. 

Two coats of poly on each.

December

Finally . . . .

We are having a baby!

Well actually Sally and Dan are having a baby.  Trent's going to be a big brother.

Hip Hip Hooray!!

So that means back to the crib making business for Papa Jim's Workshop.  As usual everyone but Papa Jim was stewing and fretting over when he would get started on the crib and dresser.  His usual reply  "no problem".

Sally and Dan chose white oak for "Baby Glaenzer's" crib.  Quite fitting I think since Papa Jim's Workshop is on White Oak Road.

Let's review past projects.

Trent's crib and dresser were made from maple with a natural finish.

Leah's was cherry wood with a tinted stain. (can't remember what color it was)

Jim made a nice little template of colors for the finish of the white oak.  Which one did they choose?
Stay tuned.

November

OK, November is here, weather getting a little cooler so ready to move inside to start a new project........Nope - shop needed to be spiffy clean before this major project.

Actually, this is something Jim has been meaning to do for two years but something always came along that needed to be done. 

Shop assistant helped with some screws and bolts sorting.

A place for everything and everything in it's place!

As they say on HGTV, a little re-purposing on this cabinet from the house.  Old bathroom cabinet - new paint and supplies cabinet.

Wait a minute - under all those clamps I think I see something familiar.
Folks, I think Project Babies has begun!

October

Well, October arrives and a perfect time to start this major project..............Nope.

After spending the summer running outside instead of inside at the fitness center Jim decided he did not want to keep his membership that he had had for over 20 years and was still paying a rock bottom monthly fee.  He decided to turn half the garage into his own fitness center.

Did some major research and found the treadmill of his liking.  It is pretty neat.  You can   design a map anywhere in the world and if the Google map car has been there you have a pretty scenic morning run.  He seem to spend a lot of mornings running in Hawaii.  Has visited places we have been and places he would like to go.  It sure beat the Fitness Center.

Put down a nice cushy floor.  It is really awesome.  I really like it because  I can go to the garage with out shoes and it is like walking in the house, of course the heated garage makes it all perfect.  The dogs really like it, too.

Perfect for all ages.

October also included Leah's 2nd birthday.
 Happy Birthday Leah!

We finished up the Cardinal regular season with a win.

Unfortunately (or maybe is was fortunate) the Cardinals post season run did not last long enough.
This rain delay seemed to last forever.

Also in October finishing touches on the deck were proceeding.

On to November . . . . . . . .