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Google sells ad space to scammers. I’ve been transitioning to Duck Duck Go but accidentally used Google to look for Barebells protein bars. The top result was a scammer that stole my credit card info. Luckily, my credit card company flagged the fraudulent transactions.
December 4, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Google sells ad space to scammers. I’ve been transitioning to Duck Duck Go but accidentally used Google to look for Barebells protein bars. The top result was a scammer that stole my credit card info. Luckily, my credit card company flagged the fraudulent transactions.
My grandparents used to make lefse at all of the family gatherings. I haven’t had it in years and decided to try making it this year. It turned out really well!
November 27, 2025 at 10:35 PM
My grandparents used to make lefse at all of the family gatherings. I haven’t had it in years and decided to try making it this year. It turned out really well!
Made a few ornaments today.
November 19, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Made a few ornaments today.
Busy week so far! Voted yesterday, finished up a new pool cue, replaced a tip and built a cue extension (still needs another coat of black and poly).
November 5, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Busy week so far! Voted yesterday, finished up a new pool cue, replaced a tip and built a cue extension (still needs another coat of black and poly).
Weekend project. Pool cue made from walnut and oak. Adding the black leather grip was definitely the hardest part. Hopefully that will get easier with practice. #woodworking #billiards #pool
November 3, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Weekend project. Pool cue made from walnut and oak. Adding the black leather grip was definitely the hardest part. Hopefully that will get easier with practice. #woodworking #billiards #pool
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My secret goal for the month was/is to get enough funds together to grab a harbor freight mini-lathe so I could spend November turning wood spindle ornaments out of my considerable tiny wood block collection.
Grabbing something from my shop would help considerably!
www.galdrecraft.com
Grabbing something from my shop would help considerably!
www.galdrecraft.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
My secret goal for the month was/is to get enough funds together to grab a harbor freight mini-lathe so I could spend November turning wood spindle ornaments out of my considerable tiny wood block collection.
Grabbing something from my shop would help considerably!
www.galdrecraft.com
Grabbing something from my shop would help considerably!
www.galdrecraft.com
Made this pool cue rest out of walnut, wenge and oak. Initials are printed in acrylic paint prior to the poly coat.
October 20, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Made this pool cue rest out of walnut, wenge and oak. Initials are printed in acrylic paint prior to the poly coat.
These cinnamon rolls have >1g of sugar in the entire pan. Sweetened with a mix of swerve brown sugar, erythritol and monk fruit. Icing (not pictured) was made with plant based butter, vanilla protein powder, tapioca flour and unsweetened almond milk.
October 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
These cinnamon rolls have >1g of sugar in the entire pan. Sweetened with a mix of swerve brown sugar, erythritol and monk fruit. Icing (not pictured) was made with plant based butter, vanilla protein powder, tapioca flour and unsweetened almond milk.
My Saturday evening project, a wooden rondel dagger made out of walnut.
October 5, 2025 at 2:01 AM
My Saturday evening project, a wooden rondel dagger made out of walnut.
Today was more chalk holders!
September 24, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Today was more chalk holders!
Did some commission work last week. Sticker display, jacket hanger and sign.
September 24, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Did some commission work last week. Sticker display, jacket hanger and sign.
Finally got around to updating my website. It still needs work but some of my wood working projects are up now.
September 17, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Finally got around to updating my website. It still needs work but some of my wood working projects are up now.
Trying out my new jump cue. Still need lots of practice with jump shots 😂
September 5, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Trying out my new jump cue. Still need lots of practice with jump shots 😂
My goal for the month is to make five pool cues and twenty picture frames. So far, I’ve got one cue and five frames done.
September 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
My goal for the month is to make five pool cues and twenty picture frames. So far, I’ve got one cue and five frames done.
Jump stick complete and ready to try out! This one is made out of walnut and maple with a white diamond tip.
September 4, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Jump stick complete and ready to try out! This one is made out of walnut and maple with a white diamond tip.
Spent most of my weekend cleaning the garage but made some stuff today. Two more picture frames and a breaking cue! Art created by Nicole.
September 2, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Spent most of my weekend cleaning the garage but made some stuff today. Two more picture frames and a breaking cue! Art created by Nicole.
Wrapped up this 24” by 24” poplar frame today. It’s sanded but doesn’t have any stain or sealer.
August 30, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Wrapped up this 24” by 24” poplar frame today. It’s sanded but doesn’t have any stain or sealer.
Kent Monkman canvas print arrived today! I’m excited to make a frame for this one.
August 27, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Kent Monkman canvas print arrived today! I’m excited to make a frame for this one.
Two more picture frames today. Both are frames for 8x8 canvas paintings. One is sapele and the other is walnut. Both finished with danish oil.
August 25, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Two more picture frames today. Both are frames for 8x8 canvas paintings. One is sapele and the other is walnut. Both finished with danish oil.
Another frame! Art by Karl Horeis with a polar frame. I had intended to paint this one so I didn’t think much of the color variation in the wood. I feel like the darker colors in the top right draw the gaze back to the eyes.
August 25, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Another frame! Art by Karl Horeis with a polar frame. I had intended to paint this one so I didn’t think much of the color variation in the wood. I feel like the darker colors in the top right draw the gaze back to the eyes.
Bought this painting at a benefit auction today and decided to make a frame for it. The sapele really makes the color in the canvas pop!
August 24, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Bought this painting at a benefit auction today and decided to make a frame for it. The sapele really makes the color in the canvas pop!
Streamlining things by doing four at a time. More cues coming soon!
August 22, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Streamlining things by doing four at a time. More cues coming soon!
First pool cue is done!
August 20, 2025 at 2:56 AM
First pool cue is done!
Made this chalk holder today and proceeded to knock it in a pocket while practicing with a friend 😂 Luckily it came through after sending some balls in after it. #woodworking
August 20, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Made this chalk holder today and proceeded to knock it in a pocket while practicing with a friend 😂 Luckily it came through after sending some balls in after it. #woodworking
Danish oil complete. Next step is gloss poly and a leather grip. Trying to decide whether to stick with black or go for some color to make it more vibrant.
August 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Danish oil complete. Next step is gloss poly and a leather grip. Trying to decide whether to stick with black or go for some color to make it more vibrant.