In the coming weeks I will be posting pictures and an explanation of how I built a friend's entertainment center. Stay tuned because there are quite a few steps and is going on over 6 - 8 weeks.
The steps included will be...
1. Cutout & assembly (the longest step)
2. Sanding & finishing
3. Doors & Drawers
4. Hardware
I will try to get the first part up in the next few weeks.
Thanks for your patience.
SZ
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Porch Project
This week’s project is to replace the posts on the front porch. Since the existing porch posts are rotting and only 4 x 4 cedar, I’m going to make 6 x 6 cedar box columns with new trim & base. Let’s take a look at how this was done.
The first step is selecting the best pieces of 1 x 6 cedar that could be found at the local Home Depot. Here is where we are looking for the straightest pieces with the fewest knots.We will also need some 1 x 2 & 1 x 8 cedar for the trim.
Now we are going to mill the 1 x 6 to create a pinwheel tongue & groove.
Since we are painting these columns we are going to use the smooth side out.
After the columns are assembled using polyurethane glue (because it’s waterproof) we putty any knots and imperfections using a catalyzed wood putty to get a smooth finish for painting.
This putty is similar to Bondo and good for filling large knots and holes. It can be found at most home centers and hardware stores. Now the columns are sanded smooth and cut to size making sure that both ends are cut square. Once they are cut and sanded a coat or two of primer paint (use exterior grade) gets them ready for installation.
The next step involved removing the old columns without damaging the fascia board and skirt board. As it turns out, it was easier the take off the skirt board without disturbing the fascia, and a good opportunity to clean up and prime these pieces. Once that was complete and the skirt board was replaced the columns were ready to install. A cedar block that fit inside the column was fastened to the concrete with Tapcons and a plumb bob to locate the blocks. The column is then placed over the block and fitted in behind the skirt board which took a little persuasion with a hammer and a block of wood and once in place and leveled they are nailed in place.
The next step was to mill the trim. The 1 x 2 is chamfered on 2 edges and the 1 x 6 base trim chamfered on the top edge.
Some additional trim was needed behind the skirt board and around the top of the columns and some 1 x 1 cedar was cut for this.
To dress it up a bit some 1 x 8 cedar was cut to make some keystone type capitals which also served to cover the seams in the skirt board.
Once all the trim is fitted and nailed some caulk was used to fill any gaps and nail holes and now it’s ready for a couple of coats of paint which will take place when it stops raining. Until then see the pictures below for the almost completed porch project.
For any additional tips or detail (I didn’t get to detailed) drop a line to Handyman Steve and he will do his best to answer any questions.
The first step is selecting the best pieces of 1 x 6 cedar that could be found at the local Home Depot. Here is where we are looking for the straightest pieces with the fewest knots.We will also need some 1 x 2 & 1 x 8 cedar for the trim.
Now we are going to mill the 1 x 6 to create a pinwheel tongue & groove.
Since we are painting these columns we are going to use the smooth side out.
After the columns are assembled using polyurethane glue (because it’s waterproof) we putty any knots and imperfections using a catalyzed wood putty to get a smooth finish for painting.
This putty is similar to Bondo and good for filling large knots and holes. It can be found at most home centers and hardware stores. Now the columns are sanded smooth and cut to size making sure that both ends are cut square. Once they are cut and sanded a coat or two of primer paint (use exterior grade) gets them ready for installation.
The next step involved removing the old columns without damaging the fascia board and skirt board. As it turns out, it was easier the take off the skirt board without disturbing the fascia, and a good opportunity to clean up and prime these pieces. Once that was complete and the skirt board was replaced the columns were ready to install. A cedar block that fit inside the column was fastened to the concrete with Tapcons and a plumb bob to locate the blocks. The column is then placed over the block and fitted in behind the skirt board which took a little persuasion with a hammer and a block of wood and once in place and leveled they are nailed in place.
The next step was to mill the trim. The 1 x 2 is chamfered on 2 edges and the 1 x 6 base trim chamfered on the top edge.
Some additional trim was needed behind the skirt board and around the top of the columns and some 1 x 1 cedar was cut for this.
To dress it up a bit some 1 x 8 cedar was cut to make some keystone type capitals which also served to cover the seams in the skirt board.
Once all the trim is fitted and nailed some caulk was used to fill any gaps and nail holes and now it’s ready for a couple of coats of paint which will take place when it stops raining. Until then see the pictures below for the almost completed porch project.
For any additional tips or detail (I didn’t get to detailed) drop a line to Handyman Steve and he will do his best to answer any questions.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
This just seemed very cool....
As we grow up, we learn that even the one person that wasn't supposed to ever let you down probably will. You will have your heart broken probably more than once and it's harder every time. You'll break hearts too, so remember how it felt when yours was broken. You'll fight with your best friend. You'll blame a new love for things an old one did. You'll cry because time is passing too fast, and you'll eventually lose someone you love. So take too many pictures, laugh too much, and love like you've never been hurt because every sixty seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.
Don't be afraid that your life will end, be afraid that it will never begin.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Well, it's finally done! The kitchen/great room is ready for living.Check out some of the pictures...
The cabinets are Kraftmaid "Hayward Maple" and the countertops are Silestone "Black Canyon". I made the custom valance out of cherry and stained it to match the laminate flooring. It has a full height pull-out pantry with upper and lower spice rack pull-outs and a trash pull-out.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Free Websites
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WOW! You had best get on this QUICK!
**********************************************
I just found out that there's a brand new Membership site that has 5 websites you get that make money for you automatically - and you can get them in just 6 minutes from now - all with just 1-click!
You can literally get 5 powerful websites that are already making money!
I'm NOT joking - I'll show you PROOF in a moment!
But what you need to know most is this:
You get...
1. 5 amazing websites!
2. 5 websites that convert sales automatically!
3. 5 websites that forcibly put money directly into your pocket!
4. 5 websites that are run by another firm for you (and at NO charge!)
5. 5 websites that continue to promote for you over & over!
6. 5 websites that grow & cultivate 5 separate proven lists!
7. 5 websites that function automatically (so you never run it!)
8. And 5 websites that you get Free HOSTING for!
And again, they all come in a very easy-to-use Members Area you get your own private Username & Password LOGIN to!
>> My advice would be to move on and get there FAST!
It's rumored that the husband and wife couple who operate the sites may either LIMIT how many people are allowed in, or at the very least "choke" down the flow of new Members so as not to let just anybody get in.
I also heard that they may stop offering anymore "5-Site Set" Memberships after some time (and without notice) just to keep competition "alive and well" (but who really knows?)
Regardless of which, it's my understanding that once you're in, *YOU'RE IN!* (So I wouldn't waste time if I were you, or worse still: I WOULD NOT RISK IT!)
PROOF!...
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I just happen to have the link in case you're smart and want in just like me and the few others who've found this so far:
http://mizmozmuny.1clicksite.hop.clickbank.net
**Just DON'T be shocked in case when you get there they're closed to any "NEW" Members!
(But just don't say I didn't warn you!)
-Steve
WOW! You had best get on this QUICK!
**********************************************
I just found out that there's a brand new Membership site that has 5 websites you get that make money for you automatically - and you can get them in just 6 minutes from now - all with just 1-click!
You can literally get 5 powerful websites that are already making money!
I'm NOT joking - I'll show you PROOF in a moment!
But what you need to know most is this:
You get...
1. 5 amazing websites!
2. 5 websites that convert sales automatically!
3. 5 websites that forcibly put money directly into your pocket!
4. 5 websites that are run by another firm for you (and at NO charge!)
5. 5 websites that continue to promote for you over & over!
6. 5 websites that grow & cultivate 5 separate proven lists!
7. 5 websites that function automatically (so you never run it!)
8. And 5 websites that you get Free HOSTING for!
And again, they all come in a very easy-to-use Members Area you get your own private Username & Password LOGIN to!
>> My advice would be to move on and get there FAST!
It's rumored that the husband and wife couple who operate the sites may either LIMIT how many people are allowed in, or at the very least "choke" down the flow of new Members so as not to let just anybody get in.
I also heard that they may stop offering anymore "5-Site Set" Memberships after some time (and without notice) just to keep competition "alive and well" (but who really knows?)
Regardless of which, it's my understanding that once you're in, *YOU'RE IN!* (So I wouldn't waste time if I were you, or worse still: I WOULD NOT RISK IT!)
PROOF!...
---------------------
I just happen to have the link in case you're smart and want in just like me and the few others who've found this so far:
http://mizmozmuny.1clicksite.hop.clickbank.net
**Just DON'T be shocked in case when you get there they're closed to any "NEW" Members!
(But just don't say I didn't warn you!)
-Steve
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