I’m nearing completion on the bookcase. (So, so slow.) At this point I just need to apply some wood filler in a couple of spots and then stain it. Things I’ve learned:
It’s hard to align and glue large pieces together by yourself, so it’s really handy when you have a kind and patient wife to help you out. Also, to talk you down because it happened at the end of a long day and I was convinced the whole thing was a pile of crap fit only for burning.
Sandpaper and trim and wood filler are a good substitute for skill until you’ve had time to acquire it.
It’s a good thing I’ve watched so many videos by Tom Johnson because I ended up using a technique of his to fill in a really sloppy mistake at the end of that long day. (I want Tom Johnson to be my grandpa.)
I’ve also started working on a little tabletop shelf for storing my work laptop and accessories. I work at the dining room table and it can end up a bit messy (hi, Rachel) so this will help organize things a bit. I’m making it out of MDF and I’ve already split one piece with a screw. MDF and I aren’t really getting along at this point.