Finishing Olivia’s Bed and Dresser
Mark Bronkalla This finishing schedule is my go-to when I need robust color. I learned the basic technique a number of years ago in a class that was put on by the…
Spent grain sourdough
I have been experimenting more with sourdough breads and have made a few more variants of the spent grain sourdough. I think this is a bit simpler. I have been…
Sous vide Pork Chops
Start with thick cut pork chops about 1.25 -1.5″ thick. Season liberally with Penzey’s Jerk spice blend and vacuum bag. Optionally add 1-2tsp honey per chop if you are grilling…
Sous vide Pork Loin
As you can see from my other recipes, pork loins are a family favorite. They can be a bit touchy to get done evenly without becoming tough. So this made…
Schweinshaxe – crisp pork shanks
On many of our trips to Baraboo, WI to visit my Mom, we will stop at the Meat Market by the fairgrounds (It was Mueller’s way back when I was…
Sour beer success – Sour Cherry Sour
As I mentioned in one of my previous posts: Down the rabbit hole of sour beer , I have begun experimenting with sour beers and alternate fermentation methods. The first…
Clamp racks
Clamp racks are an easy project with the CNC router. They are a good way to use up the ever increasing pile of plywood scraps. I had an old and…
Joinery Techniques and Minimizing Error
With each cut in a given piece of wood, it becomes “more expensive”. In some cases, simply making a few spares for test cuts and to replace a damaged piece…
Olivia’s Bed – Headboard and Footboard
The head and footboard are constructed from solid 8/4 red oak for the legs and arches. The cross bars are 6/4 thickness. The panels are nominally 1/2″ thick. Panels The…
Olivia’s Bed – First Cuts
Some cuts, such as the legs and horizontal rails are quite straight forward. However, the headboard top arches are not, requiring a specific sequence of cuts to not waste material…