I was gifted a 3D printer by a buddy who upgraded his. This weekend I finally got around to trying it out.
Free D Printer.
Category: Workshop
Gotta catch ‘em all!
Yesterday I went to the flea market and was able to complete two sets of tools.
From left to right – a center finder, a protractor, and a combination square attached to a 16” metal ruler.
Continue reading “Gotta catch ‘em all!”A day with the drill press
Alternately, a day of project creep.
I’ve been trying to figure out a tongue box (my wife loves that term, BTW) for the utility trailer. A place to store the lines, straps, wheel chocks, locks, tarps, tools, and other sundries that the trailer requires. But they’re fairly expensive and I’m having problems finding one that seems to be the right size size.
But then I saw it, on a neglected shelf in the garage. A Rubbermaid Action Packer box. Before we met, my wife used it to store her camping kitchen equipment. It sat empty at the old house for years. When we moved here I filled it with the candle lanterns that we use for party lights. Of course we moved just before the pandemic started and haven’t had any parties.
I know that the KLR crowd uses small action packers as tail boxes, so I think it is reasonably water tight. It’s lockable, certainly large enough for my needs, and the price is definitely within my budget. It might not be perfect (foreshadowing), but it will do.
Continue reading “A day with the drill press”Glamping Kitchen (Mk.2){part 2}
In which we add plumbing….
First off, this is as basic a plumbing system as I can imagine.
Second, the sink, which would normally be the most expensive bit, was free. I recovered it from a foreclosed house I was cleaning out. I found one here for $60, but you still need a drain basket.
So while this seems so extra (and it is pretty unnecessary) it’s not an expensive addition.
Measure twice, check orientation, then cut.
While building kitchen Mk.2 I made a cutting error that cost me time and money to fix.
Circular saw offset jig
I made a quick jig so I could accurately place my saw guide. And, as usual, I made it incorrectly and then figured out an easier way. I’m going to write up the way I did it, and then explain how to avoid my mistake.
Chainsaw Caddy (Use notes)
Used the chainsaw caddy today for the first time. Not only was it phenomenal to be able to grab all the bits & bobs at once, there were two unexpected bonus features.
Continue reading “Chainsaw Caddy (Use notes)”Birthday Chair for the Wife
Decided to make a nice chair for my wife to enjoy her garden. I did a google search for Adirondack chairs and asked her to pick the one she liked best. Thankfully she chose one that was within my abilities.
The fine folks at Lowe’s have the plans on their site.
Chainsaw Caddy
When the tree came down into our backyard last month, it took too many trips to get all the chainsaw bits to from the garage to the yard before I was able to start working. And even more, it seemed, to put everything away.
I also know that I need to take the chainsaw to the old house soon & don’t want to forget anything.
Whipped this up this morning without leaving the garage.
Long Tool Storage Rack
One sheet of plywood and three 2×4’s
Modern Anachronist 