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Well, the answer is in here somewhere. I’m shooting for some thing like claro walnut with a bit of a red tinge and a deep brown warmth. I realized that I need to seal these first to improve the color and clarity of the grain so more adventures today!

It’s time to put a finish on this beauty, I am currently playing around with some mohawk dyes too deepen the color. Going with a Target Coatings EM6000 lacquer. More will be revealed.

I’ve been working on mock-ups for my van conversion. Playing with cardboard it’s so easy quick and fun. Sure gives me a sense of what I’m doing, or about to do, Lol. This is the electrical section.

Happy Valentine’s Day! Remember to love yourself along with all the other special people in your life. May your day be filled with many little blessings. 🙏🙏🙏

Its alive!! Joinery and table top glue up done. This one is eventually headed towards my son @freestylee93 and his family. The next gen will share meals around this baby. Thanks to my mentor and hero @philipmorleyfurniture for the plans and the @woodwhisperer for bringing them to us. On to shaping and beyond!

It is here, my new rocking chair. By none other than @philipmorleyfurniture. My teacher, my friend and my hero. My house just got warmer. Love the new addition. Thanks for the beautiful piece.

Fishing with an old buddy today. Love being on the water and seeing all the wildlife.

Working on my sons van conversion today. Three generations working together, doesn’t get much better than this! #threegenerations

It’s Parks first day of school. Here he is with his mother. She sure makes it easy to be a grandpaw. I am so grateful for both of them. Being a grandpaw is one of the best things that ever happened to me, without a doubt!

Thanks to @philipmorleyfurniture @schoolofwoodwork for my first ever zoom woodworking class. What a great teaching piece. A lot of firsts in this class for me in my own shop. Kate ur a real innovator and Philip u are my hero.

On a bike ride with @philipmelito The other day exploring East Austin. We ran across these water tanks. I love exploring Austin on my foldup bromton bike. #allbikeswelcome #cycleast

I just finished a serious upgrade to the drill press area. My son commented “ dad, you have way too much time on your hands.” 😂 The gift of time from the Corona shutdown blesses my world. #drillpress #drillpresstable #drillpressstand #woodworking #shopupgrade

A couple of speakers that I made for presents. Making things for friends and family is the higher good I follow. #gifts #speakers #lovemyfamily #goodlife #rocklerwoodworking

Finishing up last year‘s projects, finally got around to painting this one. You know, things aren’t as hard as I anticipate. Starting off fresh this year. #carvingwood #signs #carvings #woodartwork #woodart

Some progress shots from that little gift for @philipmorleyfurniture I did last week. One more homage to all the amazing instructors out there that keep us woodworkers inspired and moving in the right direction. I appreciate u all!! @clark_kellogg #woodworking #learningforlife #lettercarving #lettersinwood #woodteacher

Taking a little break from things to make some presents today on the CNC @routespaceatx . I love this #shopbot. I can see more use in the future. #cncwoodworking #grateful #christmaspresents #vectricvcarvepro

On second coat of main color. Some lessons learned so far. First coat of base color sand almost back to wood to get super smooth base. Second coat of base color, use mirlon red to get as smooth as possible, remove any drips or brush marks with 400 grit. First coat main color smooth out with mirlon red, distress areas you want distressed with 400 grit. Last coat main color, use slightly thinner to keep brush marks to a minimum. Been using about 4 tbsp powder to 5 tbsp water. Now to try some different top coats to see what is most vibrant color. @petergalbert has a great book and blog to help with details. Hit me up if you have any questions. #milkpaintedfurniture #milkpaint #realmilkpaintco #windsorchair #windsorchairmaker #furnituremaker #customfurniture

Been playing around with several colors of @realmilkpaint. Lakeview blue, Dragonfly, and Deep Saphire. Trying to match a color I remember from one of my parents chairs. Good memories are driving this choice. Dragonfly is the winner. Now to play around with top coats. Each sample has three options. More on that soon. #windsorchair #windsorchairmaker #milkpaintedfurniture #customfurniture

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