http://blog.duanemcguire.com Occasional observations of Duane McGuire Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:11:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I ride a bicycle. A lot. I commute to work by bicycle more than 50% of the time. Last year I rode more than 3000 miles. I started riding again 2 years ago, and with all my safety gear and safety mindset, I've been incident ... http://blog.duanemcguire.com/2008/11/29/utah-drivers-give-me-a-break/ I got out to the shop early this morning to work on wiring. But it was about 37 degrees, and hmmm, my priorities shifted. I got to work on installing the woodstove. I first had to do some work on the manufactured chimney. I'd placed it temporarily for the roofer, ... http://blog.duanemcguire.com/2008/11/22/woodstove-for-the-woodshop/ Well, the door is hung, and winter can come. I just need to do the weather stripping, and we really are ready. Next up is the gas line for the radiant floor heat. I'm digging the trench for the gas line right now. Should have ... http://blog.duanemcguire.com/2008/10/28/the-shop-is-closed-in/ I figured that the new shop should have a fine door that speaks to what goes on inside. Sometime around 1992, I acquired some walnut from an old woodworker in Pleasant Grove, UT. The walnut had grown in his yard, and he'd had it sawn into 12-quarter planks. ... http://blog.duanemcguire.com/2008/10/11/a-door-for-the-new-shop/ To complete the exterior, we just need the overhead and entry door. I'm working on the entry door today, and the overhead door will be installed Wednesday. I'm really pleased with the way the building integrates with the site. When we're done it will definitely look "original". ... http://blog.duanemcguire.com/2008/10/04/woodshop-progress/ I play the piano. And have played for 50 years on again and off again. The last couple of years have been on again, and it has been a joy. But for someone who likes the jazz medium, its too bad that I'm tied to notes on ... http://blog.duanemcguire.com/2008/09/18/musical-desire-meets-taskmaster/ Well, it's not done, but the space definitely exists now! Todd Thurgood was the framer. Who could ask for more? Perfect work. What you see here above grade was a 4 day effort for a three man crew. http://blog.duanemcguire.com/2008/08/27/the-workshop-is-a-reality/ The permit was issued, and last week, the site was excavated and footings where poured. The coordination between excavator, footings contractor, and foundation contractor has been great. We have made quick progress at the start! Currently the foundation forms and steel are set. We anticipate ... http://blog.duanemcguire.com/2008/07/13/the-workshop-progesses/ I had once dreamed of building a timber-framed woodshop, but time and locale prevent it. Design for a residential class framed shop are complete, and plans have been submitted for building permit approval. Yes, this will be my largest building project to date! Features: 30X28 work space 14X28 ... http://blog.duanemcguire.com/2008/06/29/new-woodshop-getting-closer/ Choices. A man always has choices. Well rather than choose golf over bicycling, or bicycling over golf ... I combined the two. Questions. A man always has questions. Where do I rate on the eccentricity scale? Is there anyone else in America riding an ... http://blog.duanemcguire.com/2008/04/07/a-bicycle-trailer-for-the-golf-clubs/