Category Archives: Projects

On build day 1, we cut all of the plywood pieces for the cabinet and desk side, and planed the rough lumber down to just sligtly more then 3/4". First step today was the enjoyable task of sanding all the … Continue reading →

After getting the plywood all cut to size and labeled, we began working the rough sawn Red Oak. This meant getting out the planer. These steps could be skipped if you do not have a planer, time or the patience. … Continue reading →

Now that I have most of my materials, design and some time, I headed over to Tim’s shop to get building learning. I was excited to get to work, but we spent the next hour or so getting his shop … Continue reading →

Today, I picked up most of the wood needed to build the desk and delivered it to my friend Tim’s house. Tim has a small shop in his garage, and has graciously offered to help with his tools and expertise. … Continue reading →

As I have mentioned, I have some friends in the tool and die business, and was able to get some time on a 3D cad system. I ended up using Solid Works 2005 since my desk does not have an … Continue reading →

I have been working on figuring out the design of my desk for about three weeks. Not really spending much time, but just putting in a little work here and there. I want to have an L-Shaped desk since this … Continue reading →

I have been wanting to get into micro controllers and electronics for some time, and in 2006, I plan to do something. At a minimum, I would like to get an Atmel Butterfly and begin playing around. To accomplish, I … Continue reading →