fun, fun, fun

I had so much fun in class tonight, that I just had to update this blog. The table saw was still in extreme demand, so I kept working on my table top.  My method was a bit unconventional, but it worked. The middle of my table top has a 9" hole that will hold a bowl. My goal tonight was to make that hole.

 I drilled lots of holes

 Cleaning out all those holes

Chiseled the pieces between the holes and yeah--a hole in the middle of the table top.  While this may seem to be a lot of unnecessary work, it gave me the experience of chiseling the wood.  I learned a lot about what to do and more importantly, what NOT to do. 

Sanding the inside.

The final result.  It still needs some hand sanding and on Wednesday I plan to cut (chisel) the mortises on the table top.  Wish me luck.