Think I found a nice little side hustle.

[Steve H]

This one?

Bosch Colt 1.25 HP Variable Speed Palm Router w/LED

Features a bigger 1-1/4 horsepower motor, plus an LED light for good visibility in dim lighting.

www.rockler.com

 

[chopsaw]

Oh, and I'm looking at the palm routers too. I like the idea of them being more compact. Can you get me the model number of yours?

The one I have is GFK125CE . It's a workhorse for the size. Variable speed . Micro adjust . Lighted base . I have 4 or 5 full size routers , but use that Bosch the most .

 

[chopsaw]

Yup . That's it . They have a few variations of it . I got mine at lowes .

 

[kelbro]

Nice work. Good luck. I need to find a side hustle. Retiring in a couple of months.

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Thanks! Depends on what you mean by customizing. I don't have an engraver.

Just was thinking of our last name and the year married.

 

[Steve H]

Just was thinking of our last name and the year married.

Sorry. I can't do that. Though I'm sure you coulfd find someone to do that.

 

[Fueling Around]

Way cool.
I love wood working. AS this venture expands so does the toy, sorry tools.
Add a pantogragh for the router or a lazer etcher.

 

[SherryT]

Thank you! Now that we're empty nesters. I have time to dabble in this and camping. I've always enjoyed woodworking. I hope I don't tire of it!

I'm good for about 6 - 9 months with any hobby/craft until I basically burn myself out and run out of stuff I want to make, then it's off YT to see what else I can get into.

My #1 rule when choosing a new hobby/craft is I MUST be able to produce something that's USEFUL, so I WILL circle back to it as needed.

You wouldn't believe the number of "skills" I've learned (and the $$$ I've spent!) JUST so I can make "a thing", but I do love the process!

 

[Chris_in_SoCal]

I'm good for about 6 - 9 months with any hobby/craft until I basically burn myself out and run out of stuff I want to make, then it's off YT to see what else I can get into.

My #1 rule when choosing a new hobby/craft is I MUST be able to produce something that's USEFUL, so I WILL circle back to it as needed.

You wouldn't believe the number of "skills" I've learned (and the $$$ I've spent!) JUST so I can make "a thing", but I do love the process!

SherryT I will add this just so you can explore what they have to offer. The Lumber Shack has a lot of live edge and other fine woods of various species that I have found to be way cheaper than others in the same category with free shipping. I have bought about 10 things from them over the years from the small live edge cedar boards I posted earlier to 4" x 5' x 22' huge live edge slabs.

I am not suggesting you get out your credit card but just have fun browsing what they have to sell. Every individual item has a few pictures to show exactly what it looks like. Some days when I am bored I like to just look thru their inventory and imagine what I could make.

They also have lots of times where they sell at a discount.

 

[Steve H]

I'm good for about 6 - 9 months with any hobby/craft until I basically burn myself out and run out of stuff I want to make, then it's off YT to see what else I can get into.

My #1 rule when choosing a new hobby/craft is I MUST be able to produce something that's USEFUL, so I WILL circle back to it as needed.

You wouldn't believe the number of "skills" I've learned (and the $$$ I've spent!) JUST so I can make "a thing", but I do love the process!

Guilty.......! LOL!!

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Sorry. I can't do that. Though I'm sure you coulfd find someone to do that.

No worries Steve, thank you.

 

[Steve H]

The cutting board with the cheese slicer sold in a few hours on facebook. So, I just put this together. It's bigger at 12x17. Gives more room for the sliced cheeses and sausages! ;)

 

[Brokenhandle]

The cutting board with the cheese slicer sold in a few hours on facebook. So, I just put this together. It's bigger at 12x17. Gives more room for the sliced cheeses and sausages! ;)

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Looks great Steve! We have one that's not that big but we love it for slicing cheese!

Ryan

 

[Steve H]

Looks great Steve! We have one that's not that big but we love it for slicing cheese!

Ryan

Thanks Ryan! Figured I'd go big this time!

 

[clifish]

The cutting board with the cheese slicer sold in a few hours on facebook. So, I just put this together. It's bigger at 12x17. Gives more room for the sliced cheeses and sausages! ;)

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That looks really nice! What do you clean it with and maintain it with?

 

[Steve H]

That looks really nice! What do you clean it with and maintain it with?

Kept treated with butcher block conditioner. I use Howards. You just wipe it down with a dish rag with warm water. And dry well. Never soak it. I put three coats of Howards initially. Then just apply once a month or so if needed. If a drop of water doesn't bead up. Then it needs treatment.

 

[Steve H]

The board on the right is my biggest yet. 13x23x 1 3/4"

I'm loving this!

 

[02ebz06]

Lookin' like you're gonna turn it into your main hustle.

 

[Steve H]

Lookin' like you're gonna turn it into your main hustle.

It'll be awhile before that happens!!

 

[Steve H]

With the heat being a bit manageable in the morning. I got another glued up. A smaller one.

8/11/1.4" not sure if I'll put a cheese cutter on this yet.