Monthly Archives: February 2022

February 2022 – Turning the Corner

Daily highs above zero for three weeks, then a few cold days followed by spring emerging at the end of the month. Driveway clear and dry but lots of snow still around. Skied 4 times this month and benefited hugely from 2 lessons. Nice to have a season pass and a great ski area so close. Enjoyed several concerts (great show by Bif Naked), dinners and ballet.

Back side of Big White

Got a few items crossed off the list and was able to refinish the teak dining table that we replaced with the repurposed door (table will be used in the to-be-built teahouse):

Last of the baseboards upstairs finally finished
Top made for last part of upstairs bookshelf
Back side of the drawer fronts. The twisted live edge wood was cut to length, planed and biscuited with tuck tape and poly to seal the back for the epoxy pour. It worked well but the tape stuck to the epoxy and the red colour showed through.
Front side with epoxy dyed red and poured 3 times. Fronts were then sanded and oiled with Osmos.
Finished drawer fronts made from western maple and epoxy dyed red

Finally sending my speakers for recycling. Bought these JBL-40s in Washington DC almost 45 years ago while in University but the foam and plastic components disintegrated due to their being in storage for over 10 years. Refurbished ones sell for $600 but I have enough projects.

Next month shall hopefully see more skiing and finalizing the designs for the teahouse and the equipment shelter.