Working on a carved top table, made from an old solid core door. It will sit atop an old carved wood base my wife found. Looks good, No?
Reclaimed Fence Wood Mailbox
So, the hailstorm we had on Mar. 23 poked a pretty good size hole in our mailbox. The ins co allowed $60. For replacement due to, well, it was old. So, a trip to the local home store netted us a new box for 59 bucks and a section of fence and some old pipe […]
Not Quite Vintage Smith & Hawken Bench
This bench has been moved half way accross the country, twice, and abused by sitting outside in the elements. The wood shrank a little over the years and joints gave out,,, Sound familiar? Re-glued and screwed with the help of a Kreg jig, it is once again solid seating. Some time spent with my random […]
Paint Booth Update
Oh, so the ins. Co. can’t make it out for an adjustment inspection for 2 weeks,,, and they said I can’t throw anything away, and if it leaks I can put a temp. covering on it but keep the sales receipt… Hmmm Duct Tape?
Water Meter Lamp,,, In The Making,,,
This is going to be a fun project,,, an old water meter,,, After the insides were gutted, i noticed the threads fit 3/4 inch pipe. I know it says 5/8 on the meter, but i didnt believe it… Anywhoo, the lid opens and hides where the switch will go… I told you this will be […]
Security Alarm Box ,,, Lamp?
I have this cool looking box,,, I think it is a security device,,, (from the 60’s) A recent discovery about this,,, 1/2 inch pipe screws right into the holes in the top and bottom… Hmmmm that opens up a way to make pipe base and a pipe upper to a lamp fixture… Stay tuned for […]
Lighting project with very old water spout
I am swaying hard to mount this old water spout from a hand cranked well pump on an equally old timber piece. Either it will end up as a wall sconce type light or a rustic table lamp… Hmmmmm,,,, The hole in the board is where it will mount, I just didn’t want to put […]
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