Helping you build projects without a big shop using Japanese hand tools and power tools
Build these really handy short Japanese sawhorses. They are built using some common 2×8 lumber, and can be built fairly quickly. I’m using this project to practice using all hand tools and woodworking in a traditional Japanese woodworking space. The video below goes through the process I used for making the sawhorses. This is the Read More …
Before we can get to installing the corrugated steel siding on the shed, we need to make sure what we’re installing it on is flat and that J channel and drip flashing is installed. This article is meant to be complimentary to the video below. Leveling Furring Strips on Exterior Walls The furring strips are Read More …
This modern looking concrete pillar with backlit LED house numbers will make your neighbors jealous. In the article, we will cover what you’ll need to make this project, some tips for choosing material, help with mixing the concrete and using a skim coat to make the project look good. Below is the corresponding video to Read More …
To give the “workshed” a touch of class, we’re installing shiplap in the soffit area. There’s a quick discussion on if venting is needed or no, an explanation of the approach I took and a way to blend in the custom cuts necessary on the sides so they aren’t noticeable. Pricing of this part and Read More …
In this article we’ll take a look at the different steps necessary to install a outswing double door that does not have a new construction fin, some tips for painting the door and necessary finishing touches. I had a hard time finding material on how to do this install. Throughout this article you’ll see videos Read More …
We’re going to install the windows into our work shed. We’ll go over all the different steps necessary to install windows in general. This article is a mix of step by step instructions and some videos that really helped me get going. Below is the overview video for installing the windows in our work shed. Read More …
I just thought I would give you a quick update on what we plan on doing for the door for the modern work shed, or maybe tiny home (hahaha). The video below goes over some of the reasons we’re going with a prehung door. Quite frankly the real reason is time. I talked about some Read More …
We’re going to finish up the upper sections of the side walls, and you’ll see how we’re going to adjust for the thickness of the rigid insulation that will go on the exterior of the walls. Read More …
In this part we’re going to finish up the roof. We’re going to make and install the fascia. Once that’s done we can install the roof felt and then the shingles. Our roof is considered a low angled roof. We’ll look at the different way the roof felt needs to be installed. Lastly, the roof Read More …
This part of the build diverges a little from what you’d consider a normal shed. We’re going to insulate this roof like it was a tiny house. You’ll learn about unvented roofs, figuring out how much rigid foam you need and some tips to make sure your insulated roof sheathing panels go smooth. Read More …