Using 95% recycle materials I recently finished this radiator cover for my bathroom. The center panel is both punched tin and painted and has a Cast Iron replica of the Hatteras light house setting in front of it. The entire frame and top were made from boards recycled from a 1950's style...
This client had a minimalist house and mostly modern furnishings. The clean lines were appropriate for the rest of the interior. MDF sprayed with Becker Acroma waterborne white satin.
Radiator cover for my bedroom - takes care of a huge eyesore. Was made out of pine from the big box retailer. Sealed with zissners sanding sealer, followed by a coat of zissners water based primer and then a coat of satin white pain.
This was my first woodworking project and the first of many radiator covers for our 84 year old row home. Designed in Sketch Up to fit our small bathroom and provide much needed storage. Built out of 3/4 plywood and Poplar for the face frame and doors.
Thanks to my father in-laws garage and...
So I work at a radiator repair shop that also does uhaul rentals. Last year we got the top 100 dealers award and uhaul mailed it without a frame. My boss thumb tacked it to the wall and I got to stare at it for several months until I finally decided to do something with it. The redwood is...
My Uncle repairs clocks for a hobby (he's very good) and he restored a cuckoo clock for my father which he refused payment for. But my father being determined to pay him back offered to build two radiator covers for him, and this is the first of two. It was a fun project that was the first...
Made a radiator cover. I wanted it sturdy as a bench because people are ruining my metal ones by sitting on them. I used poplar wood. Connected the frame using pocket screws and wood glue. For the slats cut a rabbit and screwed into place. The cover is reinforced so there is no sag when sitting...
I'm very much hooked on Andy-like palm and art boxes, and have really liked the spline look on the corners. Sadly, there is no table saw in my humble shop (yet) just a miter saw. Has anyone ever made splines for a small artsy box on a miter saw using a jig? Hmmmmm…
Intro
Edit 8 June 2015 Finished truck can be seen over here
One of my preferences in woodworking is wooden toys. I have a special interest in trucks and the model of the Old Time Farm Truck by Ron Fritz, Creeksidewoodshop.com on the Google Sketchup 3D warehouse drew my attention.
His model...
Every good FORD has a big V8 engine..
Every good FORD has a big V8 engine and here's mine…
BUT first a huge THANK YOU to Bruce, aka "htl" for his valuable assistance in helping me get this build off the ground with extra photos, drawings and encouragement…
This is my first attempt...
Model A 1930's Roadster
The body is Jarrah a tough cranky wood from Western Australia the fenders and running board is American Cherry. Lovely to work with and reminds me of Maple. The seats and back are Jarrah too. The chassis is Tasmanian Blackwood which I would not use again for something so...
I want to ask some tough questions about the new granite machine tops.
It's pretty obvious that they are very stabile .
I have no fear of putting and ice cold can of "pop" on them and leaving it there til Sunday.
Here's what bothers me:
I am used to attaching things to the table with a metal...