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Hey, I saw your message about the woodworking plans. I just finished building a Shaker-style bookshelf using cherry wood, and it turned out really nice. The key was taking my time with the joinery — I used half-blind dovetails for the drawers and stopped dadoes for the shelves. I learned the hard way that proper clamping pressure makes or breaks the glue-up. I also spent a good amount of time tuning my hand planes, especially the jointer plane, which made all the difference in flattening the panels. If you are looking for plans, I highly recommend checking out the Anarchist's Design Book for inspiration. The proportions in there are timeless. Let me know if you want to borrow my No. 7 jointer plane; I have a spare one that is already sharpened and ready to go. Just let me know when you want to come by. We can also go over timber selection together if you want to avoid the warped boards I accidentally bought from the big box store.

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I just got into using a Chemex for my morning coffee, and it honestly feels like a completely different beverage compared to the standard drip machine. The pour-over method brings out these subtle fruity notes that I never noticed before. I am using a medium roast Ethiopian Yirgacheffe, grinding it with a burr grinder right before brewing. The blooming phase is crucial — pouring just enough water to saturate the grounds and letting it degas for about 30 seconds really sets the stage for a balanced extraction. I also picked up a gooseneck kettle to control the pour rate, which eliminated the splashing and uneven saturation I used to get. It adds about four minutes to my morning routine, but it is totally worth it for a cup that tastes this clean. You should stop by this weekend and I will make you a cup. I have been experimenting with different water temperatures, too.