Currently browsing tag

up-cycling

Making a Mannequin Stand

I acquired two mannequins from a store that was going out of business. They’re only torsos, so to get them up off …

Tool Support

You never know when an opportunity might present itself. I’ve had luck with fixtures, furniture and equipment before. Sadly, I couldn’t get …

Are You a Maker?

I’m a maker. Are you? If you are, or if you’d like to be, or if you just like to watch things …

Can’t Resist the ReStore

200 miles from my house I haven’t even moved into yet. Still can’t resist going to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore.

Maker Faire Morning

On my weekend with the Craftsman Tools MAKEcation in Brooklyn, we made an excursion to Queens for the amazing Maker Faire. Among the …

My 10 Rules for the ReStore

The Habitat for Humanity ReStore is an excellent DIYer and Maker resource for tools and materials at a good price – and for …

Will This Blow My Hand Off?

Found this cool, vintage Craftsman drill at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. I’m gonna plug it in and see if it electrocutes …

Creeper

I have a lot of mirrors waiting to be upcycled. And I keep thinking someone’s sneaking up on me.

Rolling Shop Bins Solution

Welding solves everything. Already had these steel trash cans. Welding casters to the bottom. Good for moving my shop – good for …

The Scrap Steel Haul

50 pounds of 4-inch angle iron, plus other random metal, loaded into my brother’s truck.

Bad Medicine

Why would someone throw away this perfectly good medicine ball?  

Emergency Water Supply

Update: So, I originally posted this when San Andreas came out, but now NASA and the USGS are arguing over whether the …

Frank Sinatra’s Floor

Frank Sinatra stood on this table. Seriously. Doug fir 2×12 floor joists rescued by E & K Vintage Wood from Franks torn down Malibu …