45/365 … Be Still My Heart!

My dad and I working together again today. I used the compound miter saw for the first time today. It's a little intimidating, like the first time I shot a gun, quite honestly. But I quickly got the hang of it. Oh be still my heart, do I want one of these!!

42/365 … Tape Measure

My new tape measure … can't wait to use it to build some stuff! My dad and I went to Home Depot today and bought the lumber we need to build this:

Using these plans :) … can't wait to get started!!!!

(Photo courtesy of Pottery Barn)

40/365 … Vintage Saw

I discovered this website last week. Since then I have been poring over each post and gathering incredible inspiration! My dad and I are going to get together and he's going to teach me how to build stuff. I'm thrilled!! I absolutely can't wait to learn how to use all those power tools and actually make a piece of furniture. How exciting!


So I was thinking about my Project 365 for this year today and I though, "What better than a photo of a power tool!" This is my husband's grandfather's vintage circular saw. I have no idea how old it is, just that it is old. I think it's lovely. I'll have to clean it up and display it in my workshop one day :)

update … my Dad looked at it today and said it's at least 50 years old :)