Dusty Apron Woodworks

Dusty Apron Woodworks As a newcomer to the craft, I'm eager to bring your ideas to life through meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail.

10/15/2024

"Idle hands are devil's workshop." 😈

Find activities that engage your mind and body to help keep you productive and fullfilled. 🧠 💪✨️

10/15/2024

"Allow yourself to be a beginner. Nobody starts off excellent." 😊

🌟 Hey everyone! It’s been a while since I last posted, but I’m back in the shop and excited to share what I’ve been work...
10/13/2024

🌟 Hey everyone! It’s been a while since I last posted, but I’m back in the shop and excited to share what I’ve been working on. I recently completed a chest restoration that turned out beautifully, and now I’m diving into a new cabinet project. Cabinets are a new challenge, and I have a lot of tricks to learn along the way. I still need to build the drawer boxes and shelves, prime and paint everything, and install hinges and drawer slides before I can assemble it all. It’s a big task, but I’m looking forward to it!

I’m also still navigating the business side of woodworking, learning as I go. Thank you all for your support! Stay tuned for updates on my cabinet and some insights into my journey. Would love to hear your thoughts and tips! 🛠️

Just finished my first piece of real furniture – a walnut river table! 🌊✨This table is a true labor of love. A lot of fi...
05/25/2024

Just finished my first piece of real furniture – a walnut river table! 🌊✨

This table is a true labor of love. A lot of firsts on this project. A lot a lessons learned and a lot of FUN! One more coat of finish over the whole thing, a bit of paste wax and its ready for delivery! 🚚 😁

Thank you all for your support and encouragement! ❤️ Stay tuned for more projects and creative adventures in the world of woodworking.

Just put the final touches on my walnut table base! Had a little mishap with some through tenons I was teying to do. Tur...
05/23/2024

Just put the final touches on my walnut table base! Had a little mishap with some through tenons I was teying to do. Turned out to be a happy accident. 🙃 I used Rubio Monocoat for the finish—super easy to apply, which is perfect for someone like me who’s not exactly a pro at finishing. The result is a smooth, rich look that really brings out the beauty of the walnut. 🛠️✨

Another milestone in my walnut river table project! Just finished crafting the base. To make the legs, I had to build a ...
05/10/2024

Another milestone in my walnut river table project! Just finished crafting the base. To make the legs, I had to build a taper jig for my table saw – it worked like a charm! 🔨 Check out the rough assembly with clamps in the pics below. Still a lot of work to do but it's coming along!

Finally built my first crosscut sled out of some scap I had. I used the five cut method to get it accurate to within .00...
05/05/2024

Finally built my first crosscut sled out of some scap I had. I used the five cut method to get it accurate to within .004 of an inch! Say goodbye to inaccurate cuts on the miter saw.

Feeling accomplished as I blew the dust off this epoxy river table project i started last year! 😊 I poured the epoxy and...
05/03/2024

Feeling accomplished as I blew the dust off this epoxy river table project i started last year! 😊 I poured the epoxy and had zero leaks thanks to a solid mold. Just broke it out of the mold and flattened it with my router. Now diving into the sanding process! Started sanding at 80 grit on the right-hand side. Can't wait to see this beauty come to life! 💪

🚪 Just finished installing this sliding barn door today! 🛠️ It was an absolute pleasure working on this project from sta...
04/25/2024

🚪 Just finished installing this sliding barn door today! 🛠️ It was an absolute pleasure working on this project from start to finish. I'm so grateful that my measurements were spot on! 🙏 I was so nervous leading up to the installation. 😬 Despite the limited space and the quirks of an older building, the rollers sit just about 1/4 of an inch from the ceiling; they actually skimmed the ceiling as I was setting it on the rail. 💪 🏡✨

It's not the box 📦 I wanted to make, but despite a few challenges, it still turned out ok. 👍 I can understand why some c...
04/21/2024

It's not the box 📦 I wanted to make, but despite a few challenges, it still turned out ok. 👍 I can understand why some craftsman are dedicated to making boxes. In order to make a perfectly square box, you have to make perfectly straight cuts. In order to make perfectly straight cut you have to have a perfectly flat and square board. It seemed so simple when I started! 😄 Will definitely be giving this another go. For now, this one found it's home on my wife's dresser. ❤️

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Ludington, MI

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Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm
Sunday 8am - 1pm

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+12312332119

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