Friday, August 6, 2010
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Yankee Facade day two
Painted in the facade today. I have to do some clean up but I'm happy with it so far. 
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Yankee Bedroom
My son is a huge Yankee fan. I've created a template of the Yankee Stadium facade and I'm cutting it out of 1/4 inch MDF. Today I'm painting it white and later I will paint it to look like you could see through the openings.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Pool gate
Today was the final deck inspection for our pool deck. I started building the deck around this time last year--right after the pool was installed. To finish the deck stairs I had to complete the paver patio first. The deck has been up and in use since last summer but I still had to build a door and install the pool alarm.
At first I wanted to purchase a gate for the pool stairs but found that it difficult. Apparently stores don't see gates because of the different local codes for pool decks. I ended up making my gate from scratch. I used the same vinyl fencing product I put around the deck. It was a little challenging to get the gate the proper support with out making the door too heavy. It took some tweaking but I got it. With the spring loaded hinges and the top knob magnetic entry it fit all of the crazy regulations in the town code. If you are interested in my plans for the door contact me.
At first I wanted to purchase a gate for the pool stairs but found that it difficult. Apparently stores don't see gates because of the different local codes for pool decks. I ended up making my gate from scratch. I used the same vinyl fencing product I put around the deck. It was a little challenging to get the gate the proper support with out making the door too heavy. It took some tweaking but I got it. With the spring loaded hinges and the top knob magnetic entry it fit all of the crazy regulations in the town code. If you are interested in my plans for the door contact me.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Workshop
Updated the "new" workshop. Cleaned up the messes from many projects going on to improve the house. Trying to set up all of my tools in my new space. Need to build base cabinets and install shelves. I installed a phone line.
Sunday, November 25, 2007
The Shaker Clock- The beginning and door construction
Two weeks ago I began making this Shaker clock. The plans are from Fine Woodworking On-Line Magazine. The majority is made out of cherry while the back and lower door panel is birdseye maple.
Today I had a few hours to create the door. Cutting the mortise 
and tenon joinary was a little challenging because of the 1/2 thickness of the stock. There was very little room for error. Thankfully I didn't blow out the side of any mortise when I chiselled them out.
and tenon joinary was a little challenging because of the 1/2 thickness of the stock. There was very little room for error. Thankfully I didn't blow out the side of any mortise when I chiselled them out.Close up of the birdseye maple
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