Outdoor Buffet Table

New outdoor buffet serving table for Brenda.  Made of cedar.

First coat

Final product

Hot Tub Privacy

Chrissy and Jason needed some added privacy while hanging out in their backyard gazebo and soaking in their hot tub.  They wanted something to blend in with their raised deck.  So Franco, Jason's dad, and Jason helped me build and install a privacy screen in front of their hot tub.  It's 7' high, and runs the width of the hot tub.  This gives them just what they needed.

Jason also wanted a little privacy when barbecuing.  We added a privacy screen secured to the railing in front of their BBQ.

Sheila, Jason's mom was going to put in some vines to grow up the privacy screens.  Great idea!

Mission accomplished!

Horse Grooming Tote

I made this grooming tote from a 1" x 10" x 8' knotty pine board.  It measures 15"H x 15"L x 9 3/4"W.

I finished it with two coats of Varathane Premium Diamond Wood finish to enhance the natural beauty of the wood and protect it from scratches and stains. 

Template design

Template complete

Dry assembly

Pre-finish

Gloss finish

Laundry Room Renovation

Here's a small renovation to my neighbor's laundry room.  I installed a "Smartcore Ultra" vinyl plank floor in part of the laundry room and closet.  The closet was also redone with new hardware and fresh paint.  New baseboards and quarter-round finished the space nicely.

I also built a laundry table/storage shelf between the washer and dryer.

Live Edge Cherry Console Table

This live edge console table is made of a cherry slab from KJP Select Hardwoods (Ottawa, ON).  This is my second table.

After 3 coats of OSMO

Finished product

Live Edge Walnut Console Table

This live edge console table is made of a walnut slab from KJP Select Hardwoods (Ottawa, ON).

I cleaned out the knots, holes and cracks, and epoxied them with EcoPoxy.  I sanded the slab starting with 80, 120, 150, 220, up to 400 grit paper.  Before applying each coat of Polymerized Tung Oil, I sanded the surfaces with 400 grit paper.  I wiped off the excess tung oil after approximately 20 minutes of letting it soak into the wood and let it dry for 24 hours.  After five coats, it looks awesome!!

1st coat of polymerized tung oil

New Rikon 10" Bandsaw

I just bought this Rikon 10" 10-306 Deluxe Bandsaw from Lee Valley.  Anxious to set it up and get started.  I've been waiting a long time for this!  

After owning this saw for over 2 years, I don't know how I did it without one!!  Very versatile.

.. with stand and mobile base