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QUACK QUACK DIY Duck Call
QUACK QUACK DIY Duck Call
QUACK QUACK DIY Duck Call
Fall means hunting season is here and my buddy Anthony is big into hunting waterfowl... I am big in to woodoworking... So we decided to go halfsies on a wood lathe. We found an old lathe with some carving tools for $80 on Craigslist a few weeks ago and split the cost of the tool...
This Weekend My Table Saw Saved Me a Trip to the ER
This Weekend My Table Saw Saved Me a Trip to the ER
This Weekend My Table Saw Saved Me a Trip to the ER
It has been a while since I have gotten to really work on the dining room table that I have been building. With some free time this past Saturday morning, I decided that it was time to hopefully finish up the base and prepare to move on to the top...
Old Tools Find a New Home in the Woodshop
Old Tools Find a New Home in the Woodshop
Old Tools Find a New Home in the Woodshop
Over the weekend I was lucky enough to find an estate sale with some tools... Not just any tools either! Most of the tools that I happened to purchase will get great use and they also hold a lot of history as most of them were made before World War II...
Harvest Table Legs Are Now Fully Assembled
Harvest Table Legs Are Now Fully Assembled
Harvest Table Legs Are Now Fully Assembled
This past weekend was spent exclusively in the garage where I easily spent 12 or more hours a day working on getting the dining room table legs to their final assembly. Above is the first of the pair of the legs. The vertical legs have been mortise and tenoned for the joint to maintain a strong bond from top to bottom...
DIY Wood Mallet
DIY Wood Mallet
DIY Wood Mallet
I have spent a large portion of my time over the past few weeks in my garage working on my dining room table. There have been some moments of down time as glue needs to dry or I am a little overworked on a certain part. I want to take my time and do it right, so there is a bit of waiting involved...
He’s Got Legs… Table Legs
He’s Got Legs… Table Legs
He’s Got Legs… Table Legs
Labor Day weekend came and went. With the three day holiday, most people spend it out and about with friends, barbecuing or camping. I chose to spend nearly all of my weekend in my garage as I have been very focused on getting the dining room table put together...
In an Internet Era I am Creating Something Tangible
In an Internet Era I am Creating Something Tangible
In an Internet Era I am Creating Something Tangible
I started milling down the 4x4's this weekend to what has officially become the start of our harvest table! Thankfully I purchased more of these than I thought I was going to need for the build. The learning curve and the waste was a little higher than anticipated and I sacrificed 2 pieces in the learning process...
DIY: Large Cedar Planter Box Build
DIY: Large Cedar Planter Box Build
DIY: Large Cedar Planter Box Build
It was a scorcher yesterday here in Northern Colorado! How did I cool off? Easy, spend the entire afternoon in a garage that was topping 110 degrees for more than 4 hours building something because I was bored! What can I say, I like being in the garage...
DIY Coffee Table: Part 3
DIY Coffee Table: Part 3
DIY Coffee Table: Part 3
Last night was very productive thanks to a good quality sandpaper! I was able to get the tabletop and legs sanded down and ready for the first coat of stain. Check out the photos for more: With the setback I had on Wednesday night, I have come to terms that the table will not be done by my anticipated time frame of this weekend...
12 Fun Ways to Spend a Snow Day
12 Fun Ways to Spend a Snow Day
12 Fun Ways to Spend a Snow Day
You're stuck at home on a snow day. What are you to do? Well, you could sit around and watch movies, piece together puzzles, and partake in other typical snow day activities. Or you can try out these 12 fun ways to spend a snow day!

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