Helping you build projects without a big shop using Japanese hand tools and power tools
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 …
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 …
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 …
Recently I’ve been thinking of changing my logo. The current one was made a couple of years ago when I was trying to capture a focus on just do it yourself projects. I was contacted by John Zhu, and asked to hand draw a logo. This was my opportunity to imagine something a little different. Read More …
Do you have some cans of spray paint, a spare t-shirt and some common materials to make a stencil? Then you have all the stuff it takes to make a custom t-shirt. See how this ammo box t-shirt was made. Read More …
I’ve got a friend who was nice enough to write a post for me on how he did a custom paint job on his Bulgarian and Romanian AK. On one of them he did a camo snakeskin and the other was ghosted skulls. This first post covers preparing the guns for paint and applying the Read More …