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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Now that the walls are rigid from the structural sheathing we’re going to tackle the framing the roof. We’re going to use 2×8 lumber to make the roof frame. You’ll see how a speed square and hand saw is your best friend when it comes to cutting the birds-mouths for the rafters. Read More …
In the previous articles we built the foundation, framed the floor and put flooring on the frame. Now we’ll frame up the walls, raise the them and lock everything in place with some top plates. There is a lot involved but we’ll take it one step at a time, and you’ll see that Read More …
We decided to convert our grass filled front yard to xeriscape. The great thing about doing this is if you live in Las Vegas call the Southern Nevada Water Authority before starting the conversion you will potentially get up to $1.50 sq/ft back. If you do this it is important to have them come out Read More …
Remarkably I still had my original rear drum brakes from 1993 on my Jeep Wrangler. I figured the 15 year mark was the time to change them out. This is not a complete overhaul. I didn’t have to rebuild the wheel cylinders just replaced almost all the springs and brake shoes. Jack up the vehicle Read More …
This falls under you might be a redneck if your idea of repairing a seat in your car is a roll of duct tape. I was laughing when doing this “upgrade / fix.” At first I wasn’t going to post this, but we all need a good laugh from time to time. The seats, particularly Read More …