May 5 — Birdhouse Template Day
Started the day working on the birdhouse templates.
Got the copying jig set up, but it was hard on my back getting everything in place. Good thing I had a backup jig, because the bearing fell off one of them. Better to find that out now than after ruining a template.
Got four different types of birdhouses started today. The goal is not perfection yet — just repeatable shapes that can be copied again and again.
Captured some 30-second video clips too, which will be good for the daily shop log later.
By 1pm I was on break, and by the end of the day I was tired and my back was sore, so I picked up instead of pushing too far.
A good day at the bench.
Small wins today:
- Four birdhouse types started
- Copying jig tested
- Backup jig saved the day
- Video clips captured
- Setup figured out for next time
Note to self:
Do a quick bearing/wiggle check before using the jig next time.
Closing thought:
Repeatable is the goal. The light stayed on.
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