A good problem to have: running out of spots on your stave for your second set of Blanton’s Original Single Barrel stoppers.* But, with a stave, drill, and Forstner bit that’s a problem easily solved. Blanton’s tops off their amazing bottles of bourbon with these stoppers. Each has a letter near the lower rear hoof;Continue reading “Make That a Double!”
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My Musical Homecoming!
UPDATED 18-Aug-23: Added ‘Oto Music’ as my preferred Android-based mobile MP3 music player. UPDATED 5-Feb-24: Reverted to ‘Musicolet’ as my favorite Android Music Player (by far), once I discovered the ‘Pro’ version that supports ChromeCast. Tired of music streamers that either can’t find your library, plays selections out of order, or selects an unfamiliar version? Continue reading “My Musical Homecoming!”
Pegboard Work Surfaces
The Glowforge is an amazing tool for cutting, engraving, and etching thin wood, acrylic, leather, anodized metal, etc., but it’s not immediately obvious that it can also do the same with common thicker objects like wooden-handle utensils (pizza cutters, spatulas), etc. etc. Thicker objects require removal of the Glowforge’s “crumb tray” to make room underContinue reading “Pegboard Work Surfaces”
Glowforging Camera Shelf Tags
I proudly display a vast number of antique cameras on customized shelves (as noted elsewhere on this site). And despite their organization (I have paper tags on each camera that can be looked up via a spreadsheet and / or handy 3-ring binder) it can still be overwhelming to identify what you’re looking at. MostContinue reading “Glowforging Camera Shelf Tags”
Basement Stairs Light
Full project photo album is HERE The top half of our basement stairwell seemed darker than usual with the trips to the freshly remodeled (and brighter) basement. The only light was at the bottom of the stairs on a 3-way switch; the top felt unsafe since it was noticeably darker. So…. how hard could itContinue reading “Basement Stairs Light”
Leica R Series
In an earlier post (link) I declared my love for cameras and intent to blog about them. Refinishing the basement got in the way (as recent posts demonstrate), but that project is largely done and it’s time to refocus (ba dum dum). I have a diverse collection; my Leica R-Mount Series is my favorite series.Continue reading “Leica R Series”
Stairs: Part 8: Finished! Well, mostly….
Background: See “Stairs: Part 1: Demolition Right“ The stair reconfiguration is done! Well, mostly. I still have a few things left to do but I’m not in a rush: Replace the brown-stained board on top of the open wall (still deciding what to do; thoughts?). I’m temporarily using the board that sat on top ofContinue reading “Stairs: Part 8: Finished! Well, mostly….”
Stairs: Part 7: Casing and Baseboards and Molding. Oh my!
Background: See “Stairs: Part 1: Demolition Right“ Door Anatomy Diagram: See “Stairs: Part 6: Door Hanging“ Now we’re in the home stretch! It’s time to add the casings to the door and baseboards on the floor! Baseboards: I’m adding baseboards to the entire basement. Why? The previous owner carpeted the lower few inches of theContinue reading “Stairs: Part 7: Casing and Baseboards and Molding. Oh my!”
Stairs: Part 6: Door Hanging
Background: See “Stairs: Part 1: Demolition Right“ The new wall at the base of the steps includes a new prehung door for entry into the unfinished basement area (aka, my workshop). I framed for the door in “Part 3“; unfortunately I didn’t measure correctly and I almost had a lot more work on my hands!Continue reading “Stairs: Part 6: Door Hanging”
Stairs: Part 5: Finishing
Background: See “Stairs: Part 1: Demolition Right“ “A man has gotta know his limitations”. Well, perhaps not limitations, but certainly where time is better spent. Thus I hired a pair of amazing drywall experts to mud and texture the sheets of drywall I hung along the stairs. I’ve done smaller sections in the past, butContinue reading “Stairs: Part 5: Finishing”
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