I use any tool I can to help me. The black rod wrapped in sandpaper is actually a rubber coated roller from an old photocopier a former employer threw out. It's really handy for shaping in curves as it has a bit of give to it.
And so it begins! After getting rained out last weekend, the little league season has officially kicked off! Both boys had games yesterday. I was afraid they'd be nervous as this is the first year playing for both of them, but they had a great time, despi