My little buddy next door, is now 14 months.....and was in need of a new toy. I chose cherry, originally was going to paint it, but it seemed a shame to do that. I have a new neighbor in the last year right across the street, and he has a nice laser and made me the license plates...I make him stuff with my tools he doesn't have and he is making me some stuff with his laser until I get one. This is just Cherry with Antique oil. I have a friend that swears by Antique oil, but it doesn't seem very easy to get even, so the Jury is still out. It only took me an afternoon to fabricate and a weekend to allow for coats and drying time.....After I gave it to him, he got right down on the floor and started driving.....the reward was in his face when he saw it.
Next you'll be making cars that the kids can drive, Gotta ask, can the neigbour's laser cut? If it can't... get a new neighbour... only reason I'm let live in my street.
If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD
Thanks all, It was satisfying. Yesterday one of his 10 yo sisters gave me a hug and thanked me for making that for him. Made this old man happy. thanks all for the nice words.
Duckster, no plans to make a pedal car yet, but he is only 14 months.....and yes the neighbors laser cuts too. He rides with me a lot on my golf cart around the property, but for now the cart is dead, it is at the golf cart hospital but could be serious.
Gr8- I have no idea what kind I am going to get. I was thinking of saving for a while and getting a Shark CNC with replaceable laser, but it is 5k and a lot of room. I also want a 3d printer, so we'll see what wins. For now I have a number of requests to build.
Splint- Is there such a thing as "foot friendly"? and...it's not my house.
Eric- the trading has worked out well. I never mentioned he is also a recently retired IT manager. I have a lot of computers and a server so he has been very helpful. He is building a Doll house from scratch for his mother. OMG what a project that is. He started in Jan and is about 50% done. He has cut individual siding and cedar shakes, working casement windows, and a 6 panel door so far.....
Duckster-wait....I am not sure you have grown up yet...
Splint-you are, as usual very correct. I refuse to grow old, some of my friends keep track of their aches vs the weather...I refuse to be a human barometer. HOWEVER...I have finally figured out what I want to be when I grow up.....wait for it... RETIRED...this is awesome!
100% Mike, go for the new tires versus being a retread! 😬
Getting old means you've earned the privilege to be grouchy, complain about stuff like the weather and kids on your lawn, but who wants to fit into a preconceived mould?
