Saturday, September 28, 2024 -- Limit Latch

Installed limit latches to keep the easel from opening only to a certain angle.
These latches have a ball detent to "lock" them in the open position.
It just takes a little bit of upward vertical force to release.
They work well for this application.
I put a washer behind the latch and tightened the screw just enough to allow movement.

 

Saturday, September 28, 2024 -- Watco Danish Oil (Medium Walnut)

Applied two coats with a rag.
Used compressed air to remove all sanding dust first.
Came out nice.

 

Saturday, August 17, 2024 - Glendale Toy Show - looking at stuff - 3

This is a small sign (about 2'x2').
$5,500 !!!
This would be a good way to display old license plates.
Put them is period correct license plate frames.
The roof retracts into the trunk on this Japanese tin toy.
It's got a tether with controls for a child to walk behind it as it's being controlled.