"I built a desk with real lumber, tools, and my own two hands. Using scrap lumber we had, and only buying necessary hardware and paint, I built a solid piece of furniture that most people won’t be able to say they’ve done."
I've done the same, only my project was an entertainment center that took my dad and I twenty-one days to complete. We sanded each plank down, measured it, drilled the holes, used wood dowels and corner cuts to join it together. The only modern parts we used were the hinges for the front doors and glass cover. I've still got that thing in the garage. I couldn't bring myself to get rid of it when I couldn't fit the new TV in it.
I've even toyed with idea of taking up leathercrafting.
That's great to hear! It's hard to get rid of things we've put our time and effort into, especially if done with loved ones. I love the old techniques of woodworking, though I'm nowhere near that level myself. Leather work is something I've also been thinking of, and is a useful skill to have. Being able to create and repair your own items is something I truly believe to be rewarding and a skill most people should have.
"I built a desk with real lumber, tools, and my own two hands. Using scrap lumber we had, and only buying necessary hardware and paint, I built a solid piece of furniture that most people won’t be able to say they’ve done."
I've done the same, only my project was an entertainment center that took my dad and I twenty-one days to complete. We sanded each plank down, measured it, drilled the holes, used wood dowels and corner cuts to join it together. The only modern parts we used were the hinges for the front doors and glass cover. I've still got that thing in the garage. I couldn't bring myself to get rid of it when I couldn't fit the new TV in it.
I've even toyed with idea of taking up leathercrafting.
That's great to hear! It's hard to get rid of things we've put our time and effort into, especially if done with loved ones. I love the old techniques of woodworking, though I'm nowhere near that level myself. Leather work is something I've also been thinking of, and is a useful skill to have. Being able to create and repair your own items is something I truly believe to be rewarding and a skill most people should have.