Jan 8, 2016 | Design Plans, Special Projects, Tools & Tips, Woodworking, Woodworking Projects
Here’s the video and design plans to make a wood frame to house an exercise mirror and chalkboard. The acrylic mirror and chalkboard unit will go into the exercise room I’m building for my kids and you’ll see the tools and tips needed to do this...
Jan 7, 2016 | Special Projects, Woodworking
Unboxing the TV lift mechanism is the first step for me when I start a larger project like this. Here’s a video of the unboxing. To help get organized, I like to take all the parts out of the box and spread them out on a work table so I can visualize them and...
Dec 19, 2015 | Special Projects, Tools & Tips
Here are some great gift ideas for the Do It Yourselfer in you life. Check out the video and also the...
Dec 14, 2015 | Special Projects
We spent last Christmas in Vermont and on Christmas Eve Olivia and I walked across the hayfield towards the third branch of the White River to find a tree. We decided on a Hemlock, which is probably not a prized tree at a tree farm but we thought it was perfect....
Dec 11, 2015 | Design Plans, Special Projects, Uncategorized, Woodworking, Woodworking Projects
Here’s a video showing you how to make a ping pong paddle and ball holder. The backing is made of Teak and Holly plywood and it’s framed in a Cherry and Sapele wood spine frame. See below for the cut list and design plans. This piece is available for...
Nov 28, 2015 | Skateboard, Special Projects
I attached a windsurfing sail to my skateboard, and then the kids and I brought it down to Sandy Hook. We had a great time and shot some video. Later that day Jack was playing a few songs by the Front Bottoms and I recorded him and used the song over the video. The...
Nov 8, 2015 | Special Projects, Uncategorized, Woodworking
Learn how to make a clam rake using both woodworking and welding techniques and watch as we go clamming and cook up the catch back at the barn. Here are some pictures from the clamming flats and of us grilling the clams with some fresh striped...
Oct 19, 2015 | Beehive, Home & Garden, Special Projects, Woodworking
Learn how to make Mouse Guards for winter storage of the beehives to prevent mice from entering. Also, watch as we harvest over 150 pounds of summer and fall...
Sep 21, 2015 | Special Projects, Uncategorized, Woodworking
Learn how to make a custom skateboard using Zebrawood veneer and a cut out logo for the new BEME social network app developed by the popular YouTube creator Casey Neistat. https://youtu.be/3Q6FAmmq6z4 Casey Neistat Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/caseynei…...
Jul 31, 2015 | Design Plans, Special Projects, Tools & Tips
Learn how to build and install an outdoor pull up bar using some basic materials and poured concrete. Here’s a how-to video and the materials list is attached below that so you can build your own. ...