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Category Archives: for fun
Bedside lamp/shelf/key-hook
The other day, I was waiting for lacquer on another project to dry and had a sudden idea for something. I’ve had these big chunks of angle-iron laying around, that I bought from the recycle yard for $1 each. I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, for fun, Lighting, Reclaimed, Shelving, Steel, Storage, wallniture
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Racks
I’ve been trying to solve a few quick storage problems at home with a couple of hours of time after work and some simple materials. I used some steel rod and other metal profiles to make some quick racks. The … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, for fun, Steel, Storage, Wood
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micro Slab Furniture
So, I have been messing around with some small pieces of wood the last few days and made some ‘raw slab’ micro furniture pieces. I’ve got a few other pieces I’m working on but here’s what I’ve finished. Some of … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, for fun, Furniture, micro, Steel, Wood
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Micro-”potence” style lamp
After making all of this furniture, I wanted to try and make a lamp. So I bent and brazed some steel tubing, ran some wiring, sanded a little oak handle, and made a miniature version of my “potence” style lamp. … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, for fun, Lighting, micro, Scrap, Steel, Wood
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More micros
I’ve got a few more micro furniture pieces to share. I went kind of crazy and built some more stuff the last couple days after work. I learned how to braze as well. Brazing is kind of between soldering and … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, for fun, micro, Scrap
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micro Furniture
I made some furniture. Small furniture. 1:12 scale, which comes out to 1″=1′(for the dollhouse). I went down to the shop on Sunday to grab a tool for the railing I’m working on, and while I was down there…. I … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, for fun, Scrap, Sewing, Wood
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Geodesic Dollhouse
I saw a post on the-brick-house the other day about a dollhouse challenge, the I’m A Giant Challenge. There is a group of bloggers who are building dollhouses and decorating them as their dream homes. They also encouraged anyone to … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, for fun, Wood
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