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Today was install day at my wife’s practice for the cat perch and cat steps. I ended up going with a distressed stain in green (it’s supposed to be foliage/cat themed for the tree).
\nSo why distressed? Well because super cheap 1/8\" birch ply takes stain like crap. But as someone who views problems as challenges, figured, well heck why not embrace that too? It looks more natural. So I didn’t put prestain on, and didn’t concentrate on really getting a smooth look. And where the spew from the laser condensed, well that just looked even better!
\nWell today went over later in the afternoon to my Wife’s hospital, where it was somewhat chaotic, but luckily the exam room this was going up in was not in use. First thing I checked was studs; ugh, they are on 8\" centers (yes, 8\" centers). WTF???
\nAs this is becoming the “Cat room” I noted that the door is a dog with #3 on his body… Well that’s kind of goofy. So a cat 3 needs to be made tonight… But when you have a GF, easy…
\nAnd some astute viewers may have noted an extra wall anchor near the lower shelf. Another GF project is going right there. Plus of course, I have to sign the work (well the shelves have my maker-mark, but a sign for real)
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