Workday one 2017

Being the first official workday of 2017 it was fitting I start in on a new project. I actually started on things last year but the flurry of the international trips at the end of last year put it on hold. I finished the routing of the pieces of the Spring Horse Farm sign and then it was time for assembly. 

I first welded a sturdy steel tubing frame which was laminated into the center of the sign. Tomorrow, once the glue is totally cured it will be time to begin the hand carving and sculpting. Stay tuned...

A little more train

I only spent about an hour in the shop today and spent my time putting a few more details on the front of the engine. The basics of the cow catcher are now in place as are the steam cylinders and the support rods on the front of the boiler.  The cab of the train engine will be next along with the plumbing on the tanks. This will busy things up in a hurry and add a lot of interesting detail.

Turning the corner to 2017

It's hard to believe that another year has flown by and it is time to turn the corner into 2017. 2016 was a very busy year with lots of travel. We polished off some great projects and got well into a whole new set of exciting things to design and build. Some of the projects on the drawing board will be our most challenging yet.

2017 promises to be both busy and exciting and we are ready to hit the ground running. My wish for all is more of what you enjoy and are passionate about.