Hi, in this tutorial I will explain how to make a tool cabinet workbench using reclaimed wood from wood pallets and a few other materials for under 100$ . The reclaimed wood I used is softwoods like spruce and cedar wich is not the best for a working surface as it will scratch and dent(…)
This is the finished product that started with an old front door. The 1861 Front Door This is the original front door from my parents house. Tucked away in a barn since the 1950’s. It’s missing the top and bottom and some molding. Cleaning and Fixing The door is covered in 70 years of dirt,(…)
Ohh maps, I could literally sit around all day and explore google maps and not even miss dinner. I have many flaws and this might be one… Anyway, ever since moving to DC I’ve been wanting to do some sort of a project incorporating the streets of the city. The layout of the streets and(…)
Hi There, I am back again with another simple DIY project. This one, will only cost your time and energy to produce an amazing Planter Box from reclaimed pallet woods. Dismantle Pallet First of all, I am going to dismantle this pallet using two hammers to collect all the wood I need for this pro…By:(…)
This Instructable explains the steps to make a modern industrial LED floor lamp from a reclaimed timber beam and steel. I made this lamp to match the modern industrial style of brick and timber loft. I’m pretty pumped how it came out – hopefully you all enjoy it too! I built this lamp with my(…)
Having dabbled around with various woodworking projects over the past few years (i.e. hammering nails into random pieces of wood), I decided to get a bit more serious and try to make a small table for my apartment dining room that I wouldn’t be completely embarrassed to eat at. It was a pretty fun p…By:(…)
My hand tools have been all over the place for a while and I had some reclaimed plywood and other parts kind of in the way so I thought I would put it all together in the shape of a toolbox or tool chest. Designing the toolbox I started by measuring and adjusting the drawer(…)
Everyone wants a garden that is easy to maintain, but is enjoyable to sit in. A garden for me has to do several things; I want it to produce flowers, vegetables and plants that are enjoyable to look at, maintain and eat, I need it to be space where the dog can roam around and(…)
I bought a snow blower last summer. It was shipped to me enclosed in a wooden cage surrounded by cardboard. I tossed them outside an let them sit all winter wanting them to get some weathering to them. When I had time, I pulled them out an figured out what I wanted to build from(…)
I’ll show you how to make a design cat tree.For the price of a commercial and regular one, I could buy a sewing machine and a modest table saw, so I decided to design and build my own custom cat tree.I’ll also share with you the 3D model I made as my blueprint.Tools: Computer (for(…)