Micro-Adjustment Mechanism #1: How it Works
My homemade micro-adjustment mechanism was featured in my Super Accurate Crosscut Sled project and it generated a lot of interest. Thank you everyone! It was awesome to make it to the daily top three!...
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Micro-Adjustment Mechanism #2: Improved alignment of the threaded rods
After sharing my micro-adjustment mechanism with my dad and discussing its shortcomings, he suggested epoxying the two threaded rods together to achieve better alignment. So I gave it a try. I began by...
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Storage Shed Build #1: It all starts with a plan
I began my project with the goal of creating a place to store my new riding lawnmower that would be built tough and have a finished style worthy of Instagram. I spent the cold, dark winter with a...
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Storage Shed Build #2: Dig, dig, dig
I surveyed the site for the new shed. I wanted it to be far enough from the fence to allow room to work and clean up fall leaves. I staked out the footprint and measured the elevation of the four...
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Storage Shed Build #3: Framing
I ordered the lumber needed for my shed and had it delivered to the house. The two 6×6 runners for under the shed were a special order item because they are 20 feet long. I didn’t do the math on it...
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Storage Shed Build #4: Framing part 2
Walls were framed on the deck and lifted into position. Joists for the two lofts were framed and then it was ready for a roof.
View ArticleRecovering wood from discarded pallets
LOML asked me to make a pallet wood accent wall in our kitchen. I set to task of recovering boards from discarded pallets. I searched around and didn’t find any definitive information on the best way...
View ArticleMicro-Adjustment Mechanism #1: How it Works
My homemade micro-adjustment mechanism was featured in my Super Accurate Crosscut Sled project and it generated a lot of interest. Thank you everyone! It was awesome to make it to the daily top three!...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Micro-Adjustment Mechanism #2: Improved alignment of the threaded rods
After sharing my micro-adjustment mechanism with my dad and discussing its shortcomings, he suggested epoxying the two threaded rods together to achieve better alignment. So I gave it a try. I began by...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Storage Shed Build #1: It all starts with a plan
I began my project with the goal of creating a place to store my new riding lawnmower that would be built tough and have a finished style worthy of Instagram. I spent the cold, dark winter with a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Storage Shed Build #2: Dig, dig, dig
I surveyed the site for the new shed. I wanted it to be far enough from the fence to allow room to work and clean up fall leaves. I staked out the footprint and measured the elevation of the four...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Storage Shed Build #3: Framing
I ordered the lumber needed for my shed and had it delivered to the house. The two 6×6 runners for under the shed were a special order item because they are 20 feet long. I didn’t do the math on it...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Storage Shed Build #4: Framing part 2
Walls were framed on the deck and lifted into position. Joists for the two lofts were framed and then it was ready for a roof.
View ArticleRecovering wood from discarded pallets
LOML asked me to make a pallet wood accent wall in our kitchen. I set to task of recovering boards from discarded pallets. I searched around and didn’t find any definitive information on the best way...
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