Handsome Matt

I can't put into words how happy I am that none of your steps involved a CNC. Job well done!

Thanks! I share a similar feeling. It still boggles my mind that people forget how dangerous oil soaked rags can be.

Thanks everyone!

Not bad if you keep the temperatures low (I think below 250F, but don't quote me on that)

How do you remove the labels?

Local codes take precedence of course, but according to Norm Abrams from This Old House, most codes don't require fire resistant drywall in residential buildings. You're also forgetting how hideously ugly wooden paneling was in the 70s.

Excellent! Post some photos up when you're done!

Thanks. I used OSB in my garage as it's a bit cheaper than plywood and I also didn't worry about trim. It's a garage right?

Thank you. My wife and I love Miyazaki, when I saw the Totorro artwork I knew it needed a special frame

Thanks!

How did you remove the labels?

That's beautiful! To answer your question, typically no I haven't had a need to stabilize any of my wood yet. I think I'm just lucky enough to only need a dab of epoxy here and there.