Getting On Track

Things are getting back on track finally.  Yesterday the electricians finished their work in the Shop, the walls are drywalled and I even have heat on in the shop.  I moved in the machinery and all my tools which means I am finally where I wanted to be several weeks ago, now I can focus my attention on completing paying jobs I've had to postpone.

The shop does need more work, all the drywall need to be plastered, cabinets and proper storage needs to be built, and the exterior still needs several inches of rigid foam installed and new siding over top of that, but all of that work will have to wait till warmer weather comes around.  Big step today though was moving in my toolchest it feels great to see that sitting in my new shop.

Yesterday I started a new job, a custom stair railing, for a new customer.  A few weeks ago I began the job by signing a contract with the homeowners and doing the design work for the stair rail.

I got started with the on site work by protecting the existing carpet.  The carpet is not to be replaced so I have to make sure not to damage it, so I nailed on some canvas tarps to the stairs using 1x3 and 2" brads.  The nails will pull out easily after work is finished and will leave no sign of being there.

The majority of the work will be done in the shop, making the posts and railing, and then installed on site.  The next step is to purchase the materials and get them in the shop to start building the posts.

Follow along to see how work progresses on both this stair rail and on the shop.

Cheers
Hans Christopher