My shop project is going to be a big surprise for my wife. I think I’ve told almost all my friends what the finished project will be so, if you know, please keep it from my Presh.

I have learned a lot about woodworking, the power tools, (and their names), and terms that I never heard before. Considering the environment, my shop teacher, Ric, has been extremely patient and helpful.

One thing I found out while doing this project with my sleep shades on is that I have become quite intimate or attached to my work. I have become quite the sander. Without ever seeing my work I must touch and feel the wood to see if it is in the condition I want it to be. While sanding I keep feeling with my fingers to see if it is smooth enough. Without vision I can’t say, “ That looks fine”, or “That’s good enough”. Touch seems to be a much more intimate sense than vision, especially when the only sense you are using to assess your work is touch.

I have used tools such as a table saw, miter saw, mortiser, planer and jointer.

Again, thanks Ric for being a good guy.