Ended up making my own stencil. I printed it out on contact paper and used an exacto knife.
                          Not exactly a 10 on my fun-O-meter, but I managed to finish it! 
                Solid mahogany drawers in pristine condition! Just a little tung oil to liven them up.
Read more »

If I had to pick one skill to describer myself, I would probably say carpentry.

I have been around carpentry all of my life. My mother started a roof truss manufacturing company when I was born and I have worked there four summers and periodically throughout my life (today actually). Now I work there whenever help is needed.

I have also worked for a construction company for three summers and a little more, this is where I learned most of my house carpentry skills. I learned alot of things from the owner, who is my first cousin. He has taught me alot of valuable skills which will benefit me throughout my life, I have no doubt.

I have dabbled a little with furniture making also. I started designing and building furniture out of antique heart pine by hand about a year ago. I built a few beautiful pieces, but the business never really took off.

My latest carpentry project is a plywood sailing dinghy that I am building. It has been great fun so far and building a boat is a lot different than building a house. I plan on using the dinghy as a tender for my Watkins 29 sailboat that is slipped (docked) in Panama City, Florida.

Are used to give a finishing touch to a completed wood working product. Spray booths are used to paint a wood working product. You should have good knowledge about these spray booths before using them for coloring.

These spray finishing booths have replaced the traditional methods of coloring wooden products. Previously roller or a brush was used to paint a finished product. These methods were time consuming. Spray finishing booths has considerably reduced this time. Spray finishing also gives a beautiful look to the end product.

Today spray finishing needs a skilled worker to complete this task. Wood working products such as cabinets, dining set, shelf, and sideboard can all be painted and finished in a spray booth. A wood working product that is painted using spray finishing looks much better than those that are painted by rollers and brushes. In most instances it helps stop any imperfections.

You can effectively paint wood finished products that include toys, bedroom furniture, conference tables, pianos, dining room tables, office furniture Spray finishing booths are not costly and sould be seen as a investment. They give the right finish to your wood working products. If you want high quality finishes to your wood working products then its a must.

Some companies can provide services in coloring wood working products using spray finishing. If requested these companies will provide spray finishing demonstrations, so you can check the quality before going ahead with larger projects.

The spray finishing give smoother and more uniform finish. That is why these spray finishing booths have become increasingly popular. More and more companies have started taking advantage of this revolutionary technology. So are you ready to use this spray technology.

The good thing about having custom cabinets made is that you know they are going to fit in perfectly due to them being made to measure and also to the exact type that you would like. So for people who live in the Fort Myers area you should really start your search by using the keywords custom cabinets Fort Myers.

You shall then see a number of carpenters or furniture makers who work in this area. Your attention should initially be drawn to those companies that have their own website. If you are looking at a general directory you may have to really search out any company website in order to actually view it.

Their website should contain images of previous work as it is important you know the quality of work you are going to be paying for. You want it to be of a high standard so you really do not want to just hire someone blind without knowing what they are capable of.

If they do not appear to have any images or they have very few then you can also ask the company for references. A well established company of this type should have references from happy customers that you can check as they know this can make you feel much more confident in hiring them for the job. Of course it is much easier for you if you have a friend or a family member who has used them as at least you can see the work for yourself and judge how good you think it really is.

It is also a good idea to look into the background of the company in respect of their qualifications and relevant experience. You should try and pay particular attention to logos of associations which are linked to either furniture making or carpentry. These associations take their membership seriously so people must work to a constant high standard. You can of course check with the associations themselves that the company are actual real members.

You more than likely already know what you are wanting built however it is important they come and visit you at home. They can discuss the job and give you samples of wood with different grains so you can pick out the exact one you want. They can advise you on the best colour in the room and give you some useful tips on the style.

You do have to get more than one company to come and talk to you and get them to leave you estimates. A custom cabinet is going to cost that bit more than normal but it is going to be unique but get several quotes so you can determine if you are being given fair prices or if one company is trying to just over charge you.

Getting accurate, straight cuts on full sheets of plywood or MDF can be an expensive proposition. The best way to do it is with a good, heavy table saw. If youre limited on space you can also use a plunge cut track saw like the Dewalt or Festool but those arent cheap either. A cheaper option is something like the Kreg Rip-Cut Circular Saw Guide but it is limited to only 24" cuts. If you already own a circular saw this simple to make zero-clearance circular saw guide will help you make accurate rip and cross cuts in full 4 x 8 sheets of plywood.

Since this circular saw cutting jig gets placed up against the cut line, it makes it much faster than other cutting guides that require you to offset the guide some distance from the line. The design also helps prevent splintering and tear out of the thin plywood veneer.

What Youll Need

Materials

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 7

Using Your Circular Saw Guide

Preventing Tear Out

We know about that green spots growing on your old sandwich bread, but did you know that you can also get fungi to grow on your drywall? If you see that black stuff growing on your drywall that looks a bit like that green stuff growing on your old or stale bread then you definitely have a big problem. This basically means that your home is providing great conditions for mold to grow.

Although these things don’t really look harmful, but you have to remember that the black fungus growing on your drywall isn’t only ugly but is also dangerous. All molds can be eliminated immediately and are not as harmful as the black mold. If you suspect that this kind of mold is lurking and growing on your walls anywhere in your home, it is in your best interest to remove it immediately as drywall molds is a very serious matter.

Once you locate where the black mold is growing and thriving, the first step is to protect yourself. The reason for this is that breathing in this stuff can be poisonous to your body. In fact, black mold can cause respiratory problems and it can even be as serious as bleeding of the lungs. It can cause headaches, nausea, dizziness and other serious health problems.

Before you start removing drywall molds, try to invest in a pair of rubber gloves, eye goggles and good pair of respirator mask. These things will prevent you from inhaling black mold.

The next step in getting rid of the black mold or drywall mold is to seal off the contaminated room. You don’t want the spores of the fungus to become airborne while you work, which can spread to other rooms. Use a plastic sheet and duct tape to seal off the room you are working in. Also, you have check the surrounding walls, ceiling and floors as it is not uncommon for fungus to spread in nearby areas.

The bad news is that the moldy wall cannot be saved. The reason for this is that the material cannot be penetrated below the area surface, which means that the fungus below the surface of the material or the drywall cannot be removed. Disinfecting the area will not work. This basically means that you have to cut the infected area with a utility knife. Once you cut off the infected area, the next step is to dispose of it in a sealed trash bag and remove it from your home.

The next step is to clean the surrounding areas using a product that is designed for mold removal. Use only a light touch of the product in order to avoid surface damage. You also have to avoid using bleach as it cannot penetrate below the surface of the material.

After disinfecting the material, the next step is to dry the areas thoroughly. If it’s one thing that you don’t want, it’s allowing the mold to re-grow on wet surfaces.

After you have completely dried the treated material, the next step is to get rid of all traces of the fungus. After that, you can easily patch the surface where you removed a part of the drywall.

You have to keep in mind that if a large area of your drywall is affected by mold, the best choice to get it removed is by hiring a professional and have the entire wall replaced. This may seem like a costly solution but alchoices remember that what’s at stake here is your health.

A while back I wrote on here about an antique dresser my wife and I own that was in pretty rough shape. I took the nearly the whole thing apart and put it all back together again. Then the cold weather set in and though I had the stain applied, it got too cold and I didnt get the finish applied.

I lack a lot of room in my shop so the dresser followed me home and it sat in its place in out bedroom waiting for me to have a chance to apply the shellac and wax finish. Well with having to move from our apartment meant I had a chance to move the dresser back to the shop and five a finish to what I started.

If you want to see the train wreck that this dresser started as you can check out all the collected posts by clicking HERE. (Note: The collected posts include this post as well, you will have to scroll down past this one to see into the past of this dresser, thanks.)

Today I was able to call this one done. Thats two projects that have been hanging around taken out in less than a week.




Now if I only could get my attempt at building a tall case clock back from the lady who is supposed to rosemal it.

Ratione et Passionis
Oldwolf

The perfect way to decorate for any carnival or circus party!
This Carnival Banner has great party appeal with its red and white design. Jointed carnival banner measures 60 inches long and is made of cardstock. Each of the letters are 12 inches in length. This fun and colorful Carnival Banner is a fabulous way to announce the entrance to your next carnival or circus themed event.

Fun carnival theme party decorating props at shindigz party props

Let the fun begin!
Carnival of Lights Kit allows you to any room and party into a carnival! Create the fun for all ages with this complete kit!

The Carnival of Lights Kit includes:

• 1 Ferris Wheel Standee
• 1 Carnival Entrance
• 1 Yellow Sequin Luminescent Column
• 1 Red Glitter Luminescent Column
• 1 Carousel Horse

Ferris Wheel Standee
The Ferris Wheel Standee is printed on cardboard measuring 9 1/4 feet high x 8 1/2 feet wide x 1 ft deep and features chasing lights and a rotating motor. The standee also includes our Carnival Midway Sound Chip that makes the sounds of a carnival vendor bringing in the customers.

Carnival Entrance
Each Carnival Entrance Arch measures 9 1/2 feet high x 7 1/4 feet wide and may be personalized to coordinate with your Carnival theme. Carnival Midway Sound Chip is also included.

Yellow Holographic Luminescent Column
Luminescent Columns adorned with sparkling sequins measuring 8 feet high x 2 feet wide.

Red Glitter Luminescent Column
Luminescent Columns adorned with glittering fabric covers measuring 8 feet high x 2 feet wide.

Carousel Horse
This Carousel Horse is printed on cardboard and is free-standing measuring 7 1/2 feet high x 5 feet wide.

Fortune Teller Photo Stand In
The Fortune Teller Stand In is made of cardboard which may be personalized with your wording and allows you to take memorable photos. Each Fortune Teller Cutout measures 7 feet high x 3 feet wide. Sold separately.

Fun carnival theme party decorating props at shindigz party props

For lots more circus themed bedroom pictures and circus, carnival, and cupcake candy land theme decorating ideas and decor
visit the circus themed bedrooms

 Carousel theme bedroom decorating ideas and carousel horse theme decor

Carousel theme bedroom pictures Blog


Cupcakes bedroom picture blog 

Polka dots Theme Bedroom decorating ideas and decor

Stripes Theme Bedroom decorating ideas and decor





The circus was much more than entertainment--it was a major event in the life of the community


Normal activity ceased. Schools and shops closed. Farmers abandoned their fields. Everyone flocked to the grounds outside of town, gawking as sweaty workers erected big tents and handlers fed exotic animals. Performers practiced their acts for the crowd--a very sly way to boost ticket sales.



















------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------