Part 1 Here Part 2 Here The first thing you need to do to get started with the roofing is to set up the ridge. The ridge board is the one that runs front to back, and is supported by the ridge post. The ridge post is basically a set of three 2×4’s, with the …
If you haven’t already, check out Part 1 Here! You’re ready to move on to the next phase of the treehouse/clubhouse- framing, siding, and in this case, a trap door. Framing If you’re new to framing, here is a quick link to all of our framing videos. The basic gist is you want to mark …
It’s time to get those dumbbells off the floor! Click on the image below to download plans for making your own dumbbell rack using parts you can buy at any big box home improvement store (Ace/Lowe’s/Home Depot, etc.) and only requires a few basic tools, like a drill, a circular saw, a clamp and a …
One of the chores we assign to the kids is unloading the dishwasher. They generally do an okay job of putting things where they actually go, but they do an especially poor job of being careful or thoughtful about putting things away; they shove baking dishes, mixing bowls, and storage containers in the right general …
Making these mid-century modern plant stands is pretty easy and only requires a circular saw as far as power tools. The job is easy with a table saw and router but these are definitely optional. Below you’ll find the plans for both the smaller / lighter plant stand whose legs extend up around the pot …
Dads need power tools! Power tools make the perfect gift for Father’s Day, a birthday, or anniversary. What man doesn’t want to grunt as he makes a beautiful cut on his mitre saw, or drives in a screw like buttah with his cordless drill? We’ve compiled this list of the top 6 power tools that …
Learn to build a simple but cute bunk bed for 18″ dolls like the American Girl Dolls or the Our Generation line of dolls. This bed size is patterned after manufactured 18″ doll beds and fits the dolls comfortably. The plans use simple and available lumber, including 2x4s or 2x2s, 1x4s, 1/2″ plywood and 1/8″ plywood. …
Because I spend so much time at my desk, I wanted to create a unique and beautiful desktop that I could place atop a motorized base. I started researching and discovered these gorgeous desk by a French designer in the Caribbean. He uses local stone, some serious machinery and a boat-load of epoxy. There’s a …
A lot has happened on the shop in the last several weeks. If you haven’t already taken a look at the progress, be sure to check out the framing, the siding, trim and roofing and broken rib and the electrical work as well. Let’s take a look at the latest.
If you’ve been following my other posts about this wood shop, you’ve seen the framing and then the siding, trim and roofing and broken rib come along over the last little while. By that point I only had two big projects left to do outside the shop: running electricity to the shop and building the …