3 Bin Compost
06/2010 – just found more photos of this project – those during the build. I got the plans on line after doing a “google” search for compost bins. I made this in 2007 and was my first project – a...
View ArticleFence - 1st Attempt
My wife and I completed this project last year (2009). I’m sure many of you might look at this and say “that’s a nice weekend project.” I just can’t seem to find it in me at this time to allow a...
View ArticleThe Arbor
Fence Phase 2… The Arbor It’s been a year since I built the fence and since it hasn’t fallen over (yet) I felt it was time to move on to the next phase. Da little women has always planned for an arbor,...
View ArticleWhat's behind door #1
Da little woman is always complaining that we have too much wasted space. So in an effort to help us get organized, while at Home Depot, she picked up a copy of “Get Organized.” This was The Family...
View ArticleFirewood Stand
I know that many of you would not think one would need a fireplace in Florida. Well, da little woman and I was glad we had it this past winter (Winter 2010) as our heater went kaputz on Christmas Eve....
View ArticleFirewood Brace
This simple build made cutting firewood easy. Earlier this year, a neighbor down the road had cut some pine trees and put it all at the road to be picked up. So I helped myself to a little of the...
View ArticleGarden Benches
Time for a face lift! Before After Long before Pam and I met, she purchased two outdoor garden benches. Over time, the heat and rains of Florida had taken their toll; the wrought iron was rusting, and...
View ArticleLean-Too
Granted, this is not much of a project, but it has certainly come in handy for me on many occassions. My neighbor gave me this idea for making a “Lean-too” It’s simply three pieces of lumber that I...
View ArticleScrap Storage
In an effort of clear up some clutter, I decided to do something with all (some) of the scrap lumber that is currently in cardboard boxes, plastic pails and supported from the ceiling. I started by...
View ArticleTable saw Accuracy with a Circular Saw
As I often say, “I get excited when I cut a straight line!” Achieving this with a circular saw can be a challenge, especial when one is just starting out making saw dust. Wish I could take credit for...
View ArticleStep Stoll
I’m sure most of my fellow LJ buddies would have whipped this stool out in no time. But for me, this project was a bit of a stepping stone for me. When all said and done, the step stool is square and...
View ArticleSkill Saw Guide
Cutting a straight line with a skill saw can be difficult. I have made a few of these guides for the two skill saw but the others are ¾ inch think and 48 inches long. This this time decided to make one...
View ArticleWorkshop Bins
If you’re like me… just a tad OCD – like to have things organized, uniformed, and for crying out loud…. able to find what you are looking for; well I think you’ll relate to this post. I wish I had...
View ArticleDrill Press Cabinet and restoration of a 1950's Rockwell DP
The complete story of this project can be found in my blog, which includes lots of photos. My thanks to fellow Lumber Jock Brad, of Fix This Build That, and all the videos I watched over and over. The...
View ArticleVersatile Work Station
My workshop is a converted one car “carport” which was enclosed years ago. So you can imagine how small this is. I do not house my car or bike in it, so it is all workshop… a small workshop. Too make...
View ArticleSacrificial table for the drill press
So I’m getting ready to use my newly restored Drill Press and wouldn’t you know, the first need has me using a spade bit that is larger than the hole on the DP table. WELL! Lord knows I do not wish to...
View ArticlePipe Rack with drawers
I’ve enjoyed smoking pipes for years and have had a small rack from the 60’s-70’s that I bought on line. This year I decide to make something better. I can’t start this writing without first thank two...
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