| Hi and welcome to the third edition of To Fellow Makers, a monthly conversation around woodworking, ideas, and making. | | | | As you may remember from my last letter, spring and spring projects are on my mind. And probably yours too. One of the problems of moving around a lot and living in small spaces is that I lose things. I was looking for pictures of outdoor projects I've made to share with you, but unfortunately, I can only find one odd "photograph" if you can call it that: | | | | This is a work in progress as you can probably tell. And the main reason it's a work in progress is that I made it out of ipe. Originally, I chose ipe because it has a Class A fire rating, and this outdoor table was going to host a fire pit of sorts. But after breaking so many bits and dulling every tool I had, I gave up and will think twice before using ipe again. (I will pick it back up, but after the Sisyphean backlog of other unfinished projects.) | | | | You can choose a variety of lumber species for outdoor projects, but if you're unsure, these five tips can help: | | | | Another thing to keep in mind: there are so many great outdoor finishes that really hold up, but this trick offers a little extra protection. | | | | And now on to an actual outdoor project! In keeping with my small space, moving around considerations; I found this article and am hoping to try it out, at least as soon as I tackle my mountain of 90% finished projects. 😊 | | | | What are you hoping to work on this Spring? | | | | | | Let's keep building together, Your Fellow Maker, LiLi Rockler Jackson | | |
