Published - Wed, 05 Feb 25
Project Timeline: 18 Jan - 03 Mar (44 days)
Storage Boxes for Field
Two feathered boxes
20 Jan
I bought one set of 6 2x2 inch timber and started making the long side of the frame. I cut everything to size with a mitre saw and got some dowels and glued it all together. I thought I had done a reasonable job... yes the dowels were probably a bit small for the thickness of the wood, and I don't have square clamps so I help it together with weights while the glue dried. I realised though that it was not strong at all, some areas didn't have good contact and it was just flimsy.
I re...
Published - Tue, 18 Feb 25
Project Timeline: 05 Feb - 18 Feb (13 days)
Timber Frame for Field
Creating an outdoor storage for stakes and wooden rods
This project came together pretty quick. I wanted to use up the extra timber I had from the two storage boxes. On the field I needed a place to store my extra tree stakes and bamboo sticks off the ground and mud. So I designed this rack that I thought would work.
I used a wood stain to give it a darker finish, this might help it blend into the landscape a bit more.
Ideally I would like to put some ...
Published - Sun, 19 Jan 25
Project Timeline: 08 Jan - 14 Jan (6 days)
Cosy Hoods
Using leftover yarn, paired with some new yarn, I'll be making a pair of hoods or snoods for this cold weather we're having!
I’ve been making hoods or snoods, which I’ve found really practical in cold weather and using up some leftover yarns. I did have to buy some new yarn to accompany the leftovers and hold them double. I finished the first hood, a blue one, which I’m really happy about. The fit turned out great. Now onto a beige coloured hood. My fingers are still not 100% so the jumper will be paused for a few more days. I’d rather wait until I’m 100% again. The hood knitting is much easier on the fingers so I’ve simple stockinette stitch and soft. It's also using 6mm needles, so it went quick.
Published - Sun, 12 Jan 25 Project Timeline: 06 Jan - 12 Jan (6 days) Following octagonal pot, would like to pursue more woodworking. Setting up a home wood workshop to make more plant pots. Potentially different techniques. Will mostly use hand tools. 6 Jan Originally I was planning to doing another set of octagonal plant pots, like my original pot I made in a woodworking workshop with an instructor. However, I think the bevelled edged angles I need are too complicated / too scary for me to cut. I didn't like cutting with the track saw at the 22 degree angle before, and I don't think it would be any better trying this at home with a circular saw or something else... So I've stuck with rectangular pots. I'm using up plywood I still have from the tool cupboard project. I have a mitre saw which I can use for most of the cutting. First day went well. I cut 6/8 sides for t...
Smaller Indoor Wooden Plant Pots
Published - Mon, 06 Jan 25
Project Timeline: 07 Dec - 03 Jan (27 days)
Knit Jumper for Nephew
My (almost) 5 year old nephew would like a knitted jumper, since I'm always telling him about the knitting I'm doing and showing him my jumpers. He's a wonderful boy and it's time I made him one. (Of course I'll make his younger sister one too).
Overview
- Using the Snow Sweater pattern for the shape and this Yarn.
- Instead of the snow details I did a pearl striping detail, which I thought would make it more interesting.
- Adjustment: For the body I did even stitches (not increases) like the pattern suggests.
1 strand of Knitting for Olive Merino (250 m [273 yd] / 50 g [1.8 oz]), 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) bal
Jumper Inspo
I'm going with the patt...
Published - Tue, 31 Dec 24
Project Timeline: 23 Dec - 31 Dec (8 days)
Drawers Under Workbench
Would like to add two drawers under my workbench for additional storage, similar to the existing drawer near the top of the bench. Will use leftover plywood.
This project was started just before Christmas. I used leftover plywood I had from making the storage cupboard. I wanted to make this mainly for the extra handy storage, but also to continue practising my skills.
I mostly used the jigsaw, the mitre saw and the electric router. Although am becoming more proficient with a chisel and hammer, which I will try to use more in future projects.
I really appreciated that this was a much shorter, more contained project. Even though it took about a week in small stages. I'm very happy with the result! To finish them off, I sanded, then used my steel and vinegar wood dye, some beeswax coating and linseed oil. The homemade dye ...
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