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The nerdy version of "Live.Laugh. Love." I made for my wife out of scrap 1x4s. This is the chemical structure of Oxytocin. (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Marafon@sh.itjust.works to c/woodworking@lemmy.ca

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I started this project in August 2020 and after a few weeks when I was just about finished assembling the pieces it fell off my work bench and broke into dozens of fragments that I then threw into the corner of my shop out of frustration. There it sat quietly judging me and haunting me for almost 3 years until I got tired of it being in my way and finally finished it to put it out of my misery.

So this post is for everyone with an unfinished project lurking in the corners of their shop collecting dust. You can do it!

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[–] QueenOfSquiggles@lemmy.one 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I love this! Maybe when I've got the spare money I'll even do something like it as well (probably with caffeine though)

[–] Marafon@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago

I just gave it a goog and you're in luck, caffeine has a significantly smaller structure than oxytocin so it shouldnt cost you as much in lumber. It's shape would probably make for some cool looking shelves too.

[–] Lucian@lemmy.one 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Core memory unlocked Haven’t seen that “It’s now safe to turn off your computer” in 20 years.

[–] Marafon@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago

Yeah I remember it from the couple of computers that my grade school had. I don't know even know what operating system this screen comes from.

I do know that I spent way too many hours playing Oregon Trail on them in after school care.

[–] Bones_17@lemmy.one 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This is a cool idea! Great job.

Also I've got a bedside table that I need to finish, thanks for the reminder.

[–] Marafon@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago

Thanks! It was cathartic to complete.

Can't wait to see some completed bedside table project pics here.

Pitter patter, my dude!

[–] angrylittlekitty@lemmy.one 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

that's so cool!!! you should sell these - those rae what's hername live lsugh things are so over done

[–] Marafon@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

Thanks! I agree with you, way overdone.

[–] thepiguy@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 year ago

That's incredible. My wife has always wanted this exact piece.