Posts

Information

   We will summarize what we are trying to do in order to help you and the community altogether. We are trying to help other save money by building everyday things, without having to buy overpriced essentials. It is also a great way to get into a new hobby. Now here is a question: Have you ever bought something from stores that have manuals to help you assemble the object you had to assemble it yourself? It was hard, wasn't it? What we try to do is to make it so that you can design your own creations and have fun while creating it. We will give you links to some great sites that can help you in the long run.    As you may have known, the art of craftsmanship has dated way back before documented time. Now, we have electric tools to help us in a couple of seconds. When people built simple things, like bags or toys, it was all part of being a craftsman. Think about it as art, many people enjoy doing it and many others admire or even buy it. You can find many people who still do thes
Post a Comment
Read more

Part 2 of How to Work with Tools and Materials

Image
   In this video we explain how to smooth out the wood to have a good texture. Here is the video for you to view: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60lE0TJXIHM    During this video, my friend and I were using tools to smooth out the surface of the wood. Tools used in Video Sources:  https://www.walmart.com/ip/Nonslip-Handle-Steel-Middle-Second-Cut-Flat-File-Tool-8/48396312 or https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/af3ec92b-0a2f-4f0c-95ee-26c20ad0f337_1.83b23db09ec00ae8c2d56e468a12d8d6.jpeg Sources:  https://www.bobvila.com/articles/bob-vila-radio-tool-tip-sandpaper/ or http://s3-production.bobvila.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/sandpaper-grades.jpg How to Use a File    In order to use a file you will need to place the ridges in the opposite direction of the uneven wood. Then you will need to apply even pressure on the file against the wood and move in one direction. It will be a tedious task, but the outcome of the wood will be worth every second. You can get your ot
Post a Comment
Read more
Image
Working with Tools and Making a Table      Hello viewers! In this series my friend and I will be teaching all of you how to use tools safely and efficiently. We are currently one video into the series and you can view it here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoV1noKc-Xw  In this video I (Alex) will teach you what to wear when working with tools or when you are making anything that requires some protection. First off, you will need to get rid of anything that can get in the way when you are working. These things include: Laces on your jacket, earbud wires, or even your watch.     Now I will list out the things that you will need to wear. Safety Goggles or Glasses: Source:  http://www.clipartkid.com/safety-goggles-cliparts/ or http://www.clipartkid.com/images/712/science-safety-goggles-an-eye-injury-safety-plan-ni1k1X-clipart.jpg Working Gloves: Source:  https://www.lowes.com/pl/Work-gloves-Jobsite-safety-Safety/4294644953 or https://mobileimages.l
Post a Comment
Read more