Bike Update

I was able to ride over the weekend.  Went 10 miles and was able to ride 28 mph.  After evaluating the ride, I have decided to order a few improved parts.  Here’s an updated picture with new art added.

Motorized Bike Project (McClard Bros.)

I started work to build a motorized bike on Monday (September 18th).  I rode it for the first time last night, but there are clear issues with chain alignment.  Today, I added a better pulley to the chain and it seems to work perfectly now.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Piano Desk Project June 2016

June 10th, 2016

Fixing the Veneer with glue and clamps.

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Glue injection with a turkey baster.

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June 9th, 2016

I just started a new Desk this week.  The sound board was disconnected first, then transported to my shop.  Here are a few pictures of the process.

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Screened Lowes Gazebo and Deck

IMG_1091Screened Deck / Gazebo project for our home.  I’ll use this room for stitching projects in the summer.  I used a Lowes Gazebo with the Quick Screen system.  In all, I spent around $2400 on this project.  It took approximately 3 weeks to finish.

 

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New Wallet for Review – Steve Montelli

Earlier last year, I sent a wallet to Steve Montelli for review.  Since then, my designs and craftsmanship has improved.  I thought it would be good to send a new wallet for review.  Here is the timelapse for the new wallet.

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Man Cave Update – Leather Working Studio

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If you have viewed the page recently, you will notice the leather working area that I built into my workshop.  With a few weeks off work for Christmas break, I decided to move the leather working area into my home office (Man Cave).

Here are a few pictures of the construction, along with a video showing the final product.

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During Construction

 

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After

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http://youtu.be/-31k_lzynng

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wallet Reviews from Steve Montelli

When I first started leather working, much of what I learned about wallet design was gleaned from the videos of Steve Montelli.   Here is a recent video he did in review of two wallets that I recently sent his way.  Since I am just getting started in leather work, my plan is to send him a few more wallets this winter once my skills have improved.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4n4ZiTFx3o

Adding a PianoDesk Workstation to the Shop

I had a great day in the shop today.  My son and I went to an old farmhouse this afternoon to get a free upright piano.  Once we arrived back at the shop, we promptly took the piano apart.  Here are some photos from the day.

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After taking the piano apart, we reused the parts and made a leather workstation in my shop.  Check the video below for more.

 

 

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Give the video a few seconds to clear up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmwpKjJ0Gbw&feature=youtu.be