Prototypes Ahoy

Here are some chesspiece prototypes that I've been working on.

Workshop Update

Well I bit the bullet and updated the tools in the workshop. I sold the two miter saws, the table saw, the scroll saw and some other odds and ends. I then bought the following new equipment

Dewalt 12" Miter Saw and Laser Attachment
Dewalt Table Saw and mobile base
Dewalt 788 Scroll Saw
Grizzly 14" Drill Press
Grizzly 1100CFM Air Filtration System

And other odds and ends.






I should get endorsement money from Grizzly and Dewalt

Get a grip

Here are a few grips that I've done

Some updates

Ok, I'm taking this week off to get some stuff built. I have also started to build pistol grips for the 1911 colt automatic. I'll have some pictures shortly.

I have finished two chess sets and will have pictures coming shortly for that as well.

The big news is I signed the contract with the publisher for the book. It is scheduled to be complete 11/1, but I'm hoping to beat that.

Give a geek a camera....

you get geeky pictures, But you go see a professional, such as Marnie with Crescendo photo, you get pictures like these....

Book News - Cutting News

Well I've spent the entire month of April trying to get the contract ironed out for the book with the publisher. It has been a pain in the neck. But I think we finally have it on track. The downside is that the editor at the publisher just came back with an outline change after I had the book about 20% written. The good news about that is I can re-use most of what I have.

So I've been designing and cutting little pieces that help display some design techniques. Those turned out well, at least until I re-injured my wrist. I think I'm going to have to cut with a splint or support to make sure I don't re-injure it again.

The next time I write, I hope to have some concrete news about the contract.

Pictures Pictures Pictures

I got my studio lights in and worked on taking pictures of the chess pieces with them. Here are the results.