Our Grandson arrived for a week long visit and he brought his Crested Gecko with him. It is an interesting sort of pet, not a kitten but...less trouble. Last visit Clara and I built a small house for her Gerbils so this time the project was a castle, fit for a dragon.
This was Kieran's largest project to date. Also the one in which I was the least hands on. He used the band saw to cut the top of the wall and the drill press to make the holes. Importantly, he made the plan and set up the tools. That meant that he figured out how to put the drill bit in the chuck and align the holes etc. This also was the project that got the most careful sanding so that the Gecko would not risk injury crawling around. A small drum sander was used to smooth all the windows, with files and rasps used on the top of the wall.
In the back are three levels, connected by ramps all cut and assembled by the young apprentice. As part of the design there is a catapult on the top rampart. It is a castle after all.
The whole project is made from 3/4 plywood. We both agreed that it was heavier than necessary but it was what was on hand. He and I are not quite at the point where we need to shop for the exact material for the project, but that day is coming.
We are having another heat wave. The shop is a cool spot to hang out, I've got a couple of small things to fill my time as I hide from the heat.
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