Antique Luggage Night Stand / End Table

The Old Raven has made it back into the shop . . . at least his helper 'Clem" did a little work . . .

https://www.etsy.com/listing/539837907/travel-case-night-stand-end-table

https://www.etsy.com/listing/539837907/travel-case-night-stand-end-table

I think 'Clem' has finished off the wine.

International!

The Old Raven has gone International! !

 

First worldwide customer: Germany!   Thanks!!

Oxy Acetylene

Welding Tank Cart - 99% up-cycled items

Welding cart - nearly all recycled materials:


Scrap metal = Sandie and Robbie's farm
   (Thanks https://www.facebook.com/hobbymommysrestorations/!)
Oak handle = Thanks for the scrap wood Randy N! (Quality Plus Painting)
Wheels from mower = Thanks, Doug the Beard!  (I think they were from your mower...)
Safety Strap = Larry or Gerry - Thanks!
Safety Chain = Gerry or Larry - Thanks!

Tanks - bartered from local welding supply - used 'trade in' of two CO2 tanks gifted years ago from Eric and Jack - Thanks guys!

I paid for . . . 6 screws to attach handle, spray paint and a good chunk of welding wire.

Rocket approved after a thorough sniff test.
Keeva still pending approval.

Glitter Grout Does Exist!

Old Raven took a break from projects to work on the house....

New Counter top, new sink, back splash

Back splash with Sparkle Grout

Old Kitchen

Welding

Welding class is going well.  I see my welds improving.

Blog post

Received first mention in another blog. . . Cool!

                fs1inc.com/…/19/the-coolest-home-decor-for-auto-enthusiasts/

Photo Shoot

Trying out the new Photo lights !!!

A corner of the Old Raven Workshop

Set up for photo shoot - Keeva checking out the lights and Thunder supervising.

Bonnie ready for her close up.

Hallway Valet

A new item - something to hold your keys when you walk in the door.

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/490341056/entryway-shelf-coat-rack-key-rack?ref=shop_home_active_1

New tool - - - > Box joint jig

I have always wanted to learn to make dovetails or box joints.  Dove tails are a little fancier, so I started with Box joints.  I needed a jig or some type of template.  After viewing several online tutorials, I decided I could make my own box joint jig.

I used some scrap steel and made a 'sled' that moves over the router table.  I have a backer board that is attached with wood screws to a welded flange, and I can adjust using the 'c' clamps.  It seems to be
working fairly well.


Little box from scrap wood to set the spacing,
then cut a few oak boxes.  Started the glue up this evening.



Bon-bon is taking a nap in the back ground.