Unique, individual pieces and projects. Found items, restorations, creative inspirations, and canine assistants.
Friday, November 29, 2019
Monday, November 11, 2019
Noodle Soup
Somedays, nothing hits the spot like a hot bowl of Noodle soup. I needed to upgrade my bowl with some accessories.
First - Check out the AMAZING Bowl cozy that Callie May made for her pa!! Beautiful craftsmanship!!! (and the color is super!)
Noodles were hot an delicious, and I was able to get them back to my desk without BURNING MY FINGERS OFF !!! THANKS CALLIE !!!
Second - I made a walnut lid for the bowl on the lathe - this way the noodles stay hot longer, and less likely to slosh out.
First - Check out the AMAZING Bowl cozy that Callie May made for her pa!! Beautiful craftsmanship!!! (and the color is super!)
Noodles were hot an delicious, and I was able to get them back to my desk without BURNING MY FINGERS OFF !!! THANKS CALLIE !!!
Second - I made a walnut lid for the bowl on the lathe - this way the noodles stay hot longer, and less likely to slosh out.
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Sunday, July 28, 2019
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Vintage Bed restore
I am working on putting back together a vintage bed frame. The veneer is badly damaged. The plan is to repair what I can, and paint it white. This bed was owned by Grandparents or Great Grandparents, and will be used by Grand kids. . . 5 or 6 generations of use there.
The first step is to replace the previous repair of a broken foot post. Not perfect, but my first attempt at trying to replicate anything on the lathe.
The first step is to replace the previous repair of a broken foot post. Not perfect, but my first attempt at trying to replicate anything on the lathe.
| Originals Left Side |
| Repair (removed) and replacement attached |
Thursday, June 6, 2019
Kiln Adventure - Chapter 2
During the initial move process for the kiln, I tweaked the original stand out of alignment. I am not sure it is repairable. Looks Pretty bad. You can even see it in the background of the earlier photo of the Prius.
So, I decided to make a replacement. While I am at it, I considered adding wheels, so I can move the kiln around the garage, , , , I mean the Old Raven Workshop. So utilizing some salvaged bed frame (always a great day when I can score some curbside bed frame - "Po' man's angle iron" !) and some casters from Bo, I put together this stand.
I am not sure how well the wheels will hold up to the heat. they are hard rubber, and are not directly under the kiln. If I find they are melting, I may have to replace with steel, but for now, it sure makes it easy to move the kiln around. I also hade a spare can of cool purple spray paint.
Now to get some power lined up. (that might be a couple of months yet)
So, I decided to make a replacement. While I am at it, I considered adding wheels, so I can move the kiln around the garage, , , , I mean the Old Raven Workshop. So utilizing some salvaged bed frame (always a great day when I can score some curbside bed frame - "Po' man's angle iron" !) and some casters from Bo, I put together this stand.
I am not sure how well the wheels will hold up to the heat. they are hard rubber, and are not directly under the kiln. If I find they are melting, I may have to replace with steel, but for now, it sure makes it easy to move the kiln around. I also hade a spare can of cool purple spray paint.
Kinda looks like R2D2 a little bit.
Now to get some power lined up. (that might be a couple of months yet)
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Saturday, January 19, 2019
Golf Club Coat Hook
I have been planning on making one of these for a long time. I suspect they will be better seller than the 'shift knob' coat hooks I made (which are all sold now.) :)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/676403397/golf-club-coat-rack-coat-hooks?ref=shop_home_active_1
https://www.etsy.com/listing/676403397/golf-club-coat-rack-coat-hooks?ref=shop_home_active_1
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