Category Archives: Shop Improvements

Shop improvements to Gary Weeks & Company

Plumbing in the Woodshop

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Gary Weeks

Leslie Weeks’ father and grandfather were plumbers.  I inherited their tools.  They have been well used. In June of 2008, we installed  (finally) a compressed air system.  We had a small job-site compressor to perform a few tasks, but it … Continue reading →

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Compressed Air Utility

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Gary Weeks

The air compressor was down for maintenance for a day this week.  Aaron dug out the electric, 5-inch random orbit sander to sculpt and sand a rocker.  When done, he said, “I had forgotten how much easier our air sanders … Continue reading →

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The Lumber Shed

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Gary Weeks

We moved a lumber shed last week.  It occupied a space behind the shop where we will eventually expand the building.  But we moved it last week because of the Bastrop Wildfire.  In that fire, friends lost houses, cars, shops, … Continue reading →

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