I think your house should reflect your personality. Once upon a time we bought a house that looked like this: Freshly painted dark colors, sand texture in the dining room....I have little kids, flat sand texture does not go with little kids. As soon as possible, I set about inflicting my personality on the house.… Continue reading Kitchen, Living Room & Bath
Author: Jenn
Feather Boards
Shop made feather boards are easier to use and offer more range of sizes than commercially made ones.
Molding Sander for Shopsmith Part II
Shop made molding sander for Shopsmith with adjusting table and dust collection
Using your Tape Measure as a Compass
Easily draw circles and arches using your tape measure and a pencil
Table Saw Station with Biesemeyer Fence
I used to have a small craftsman table saw something akin to this one. I like that it had extensions to make the table bigger, an ok fence and I think I paid about $250 for it new from Sears. Basically I bought at the high end of the low end saws and it served me… Continue reading Table Saw Station with Biesemeyer Fence
Saw Horses
Shop made folding saw horses.
Work Sharp Tool Sharpener
I have to chuckle when I think about this topic...there's nothing like asking multiple serious wood workers how they sharpen their tools to inspire a lively debate. It can be seriously overwhelming trying to decide which method to commit to. I took a bit of a cop-out approach and bought a Work Sharp Tool Sharpener and later… Continue reading Work Sharp Tool Sharpener
Hand Router
Review of Bosch Colt with plunge base and edge guide.
Wall Stencils
Venetian Plaster and latex paint wall stencils.
Kitchen Cabinet Remodel
Re-finished plywood cabinets with faux face-frame and headboard.