Faux Stained Glass Experiment (ep50) Projects, Simple Builds I came across a product made by Rust-Oleum called rippled finish. It got me thinking that it does a good job making clear glass look rippled, but wouldn't it be cool to use some color. If I were able to...
Kreg Jig® K5 Winner!! Ferry Talk, Pocket Hole Projects, Projects, Shop Projects, Simple Builds, Theater Builds 2 Comments ...
Make An Easter Basket From Pine & Some 2×4’s (ep47) Projects, Simple Builds I was in the shop testing out the fence system on my new table saw. My wife saw the thin strips I was cutting and asked what they were for. I told her I was just testing out the accuracy of the saw and she...
Make An End Table w/ A Kreg Jig® & A Drill (ep46) Pocket Hole Projects, Projects, Simple Builds 4 Comments Woodworking may be a pastime I can take for granted at times. People that see the hobby as either too expensive or too difficult to get into could easily be discouraged. I often times don't realize that...
Kreg Jig® Mounting Board (ep44) Pocket Hole Projects, Projects, Shop Projects, Simple Builds 11 Comments I have a couple projects lined up that will include pocket holes so I got a brand new Kreg K5 to use in those projects. I wanted to make a mounting board to attach it to so it was easy to just grab it and...
Kreg Jig® K5 Giveaway Ferry Talk, Pocket Hole Projects, Projects, Shop Projects, Simple Builds, Theater Builds 17 Comments Kreg Jig® recently sent me a K5 to use for a couple upcoming projects. They were nice enough to allow me to give one away here on my website. Fill out the entry form below to be entered to win!...
How To Make A Organ Grinder / Barrel Organ – Prop Build (ep42) Projects, Simple Builds, Theater Builds 2 Comments I was recently asked by a local theater company to make a prop for an upcoming play. They wanted me to make what I thought was an organ grinder. As it turns out, an organ grinder is the person who plays a...
My Hand Cut Dovetail Journey (ep40) Projects, Shop Projects, Simple Builds I was on a quest to make the long time feared, hand cut dovetail joint. Matt Cremona was nice enough to volunteer to be my chancellor of chisels. I have always had an incline to expand my techniques and...
Marking Knife From Redwood Burl (ep39) Projects, Shop Projects, Simple Builds In my quest to make hand-cut dovetails, I was made aware it to be a much easier process with the proper marking and setup tools. With this knowledge in my brain, I was on a mission to make a marking knife...
Hidden Storage Picture Frame (ep14) Projects, Simple Builds 5 Comments Storage solutions for the home shouldn't be limited to visible shelves and cabinets. For the last few years I have been utilizing space "inside" the walls for fun and practical storage areas. It may seem...