Confessions of a Fugitive Mind
March 27, 2006
Cutting My Losses
A few weeks ago I decided to build myself a new work table. The whole thing was disasterous. I sanded, I drilled, I fastened, I painted, and I cried. Even after a couple coats of paint the table base looked like crap and was no where near square or level. So I cut my losses and went back to the original plan. The table is now fully finished and functioning. And perhaps more importantly, I learned a few valuable lessons:
- Sedans are not designed to transport lumber or building materials.
- Home Depot's cutting services are highly suspect, even if you mark everything yourself.
- 3.6v screwdrivers are not good cordless drills.
- Cheap 2x4s will always look like cheap 2x4s.
- Second guesses are no better than your first instinct.
- Carpet is not an appropriate construction surface.
- Kitty footprints easily mar a pristine painted surface.
Posted by criminal at March 27, 2006 02:56 PM
Comments
I believe that Kitty footprints are an important and unique artistic statement.
And I'm happy to hear that Tia & Silly are "helping" with your projects :)
Posted by: Barbie at March 27, 2006 05:13 PM