Workbench Outfeed table is looking good

I finally took some pictures of the table today after I finished putting the trim around the edges. It really looks good and I am proud of it. Its a great work surface and is very study and stable.
I trimmed the top edge with some Douglas Fir 1x that was ripped down to the width of the table top. I fastened it with some odinary drywall screws and wood glue, countersinking every screw so that I can come back and put some dowels in the holes to clean it up a bit. Be sure not to over tighten the screws when your attaching these and I put on plenty of glue expecting the MDF to soak it right up.
I still plan on putting a vice on the right end of the table and I am going to have to order some leveling legs for it because what I had planned for legs just didnt work out (some threaded shafts and a couple nuts).

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Good and bad day

Oh dear,
Well, I took the Blue House bowl downstairs and I thinned it down more and did all the finish sanding. It looks fine and Im going to let the fibers settle down for about a week before I apply the finish. Im very happy with this bowl.
On the other hand: Ive been working on a cherry salad bowl for a friend of mine and I decided it was time to cut this bowl down and finish it as well and unfortunately I got a "catch" in the wood and tore a huge piece out of it. It isnt repairable and Im going to have to discard it.
...sigh.....
VW

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