Thursday, March 25, 2021

DIY Shiplap on Bathroom Walls "How-to" Style Tutorial Video for Restroom...

In my "DIY Shiplap on Bathroom Walls "How-to" Style Tutorial Video for Restroom Upgrade Remodel [Shiplap]" video I first started out by buying large 4 X 8 sheets from Lowe's. Got them home and ripped them into 8" wide strips with a table saw. This was a two person job due to the flex in the somewhat thin sheets. Once I ripped them all into 8" strips it was time to start hanging them. I made the smaller cuts with a chopsaw or also known as a miter saw. I secured them to the wall with my craftsman battery powered brad nailer which made it really easy. I used nickels and washers for spacers in my gaps in an attempt to keep them as even as possible. Once it was all done we painted it all and then caulked. Step by step explanations complete with pictures at my website here: https://www.diy-technician.com/post/diy-shiplap-on-bathroom-walls-how-to-style-tutorial-video-for-restroom-upgrade-remodel CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Brad Nailer Kit, 18GA (CMCN618C1): https://amzn.to/2PsxoTG DEWALT Sliding Compound Miter Saw, 12-Inch (DWS779): https://amzn.to/3skDow5 RYOBI 15 Amp 10 in. Expanded Capacity Table Saw With Rolling Stand: https://amzn.to/3vSgzC5 PORTER-CABLE 20V MAX Oscillating Tool with 11-Piece Accessories, Tool Only (PCC710B): https://amzn.to/3fn6ckb

Saturday, March 20, 2021

DIY Farmhouse Style Pallet Wood Deck with Repurposed Treated Wood Fence ...

Cheap and easy DIY Farmhouse Style Pallet Wood Deck with Repurposed Treated Wood Fence Post Cut Offs [Pallet Deck] "How to" style instructional step by step tutorial. The first thing I did was dig out the area a little bit so I could place my bricks level as well as the correct depth so the top of the deck would be the same height at the porch. While digging this out I made a very cool find. An old  axe head!! Looking forward to the refurb on it. Once I got the area dug out I placed the bricks for all four corners at the correct depth as well as level. Then I put the old treated wood fence post cut offs in place on top of the bricks as the foundation. I then made sure they were square before I tacked them in with a brad nailer simply to hold them in place enough to start placing the pallet slats on top for the decking. Now it was time to measure and cut the pallet slats for the cross members for the the top decking. Once the pallets slats were all installed I installed some border trim on the edges for edge protection as well as a more finished look. Then it was basically done aside from filling the dirt back in around it and staining it. I used some used motor oil as stain and it gave it a nice look. I always like the idea of reusing old materials that may have otherwise gone to the landfill and reusing them giving them a fresh and useful new life.

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Some of the tools I used (paid links):
SKILSAW SPT77W-01 15-Amp 7-1/4-Inch Aluminum Worm Drive Circular Saw: https://amzn.to/2OTG5WH 

DEWALT Sliding Compound Miter Saw, 12-Inch (DWS779): 
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Monday, March 15, 2021

How to Clean your Gas Grill BBQ with Super Clean Making it Look Just Lik...

Make that old nasty grill look spic and span just like a new grill. My old gas grill needed to be cleaned badly. I thought I'd try Super Clean on it and it did the trick! I disassemble the racks, the burner covers and of course the small and large drip pans from this Char Broil brand grill. I use this thing quite a bit for cooking as well as use it for parties etc so it's nice to have it in "like new" condition. The Super Clean acted as an amazing cleaner and degreaser leaving a nice shiny surface on the stainless steel as well as the powder coated black colored metal portions. It worked really well with almost no effort on the plastic portions as well. I found the trick for maximizing the liquid is to let it sit on there for a minute or two before lightly scrubbing or wiping it off with paper towels.

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Monday, March 8, 2021

DIY Pallet Keepsake Box | Rustic Vintage Looking Woodworking Project Tut...

DIY Pallet Keepsake Box | Rustic Vintage Looking Woodworking Project Tutorial [Pallet Keepsake Box]

Step by step pictures with detailed explanations here at my website (please visit!!!): 
https://www.diy-technician.com/post/diy-pallet-keepsake-box-rustic-vintage-looking-woodworking-project-tutorial-pallet-keepsake-box

Here the nailer I used on amazon (paid link):
CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Brad Nailer Kit, 18GA (CMCN618C1)
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Sunday, March 7, 2021

Ryobi Table Saw Blade Change Out | Dull Blade? Slow Board Cuts? Crooked ...

The Ryobi Table saw blade that came with the saw had seen one too many nails during my pallet project board ripping operations and was in serious need of a change out. Join my on my first stab at  changing out the blade on this. I got lucky and actually picked up a brand new blade for cheap at a second hand store. Perfect for my use as my likelihood of ripping through a nail is pretty high.
The number one thing to do is make sure the saw is unplugged, above all else. Next is locating the spanner wrenches that come with the saw. They've conveniently got a place for them on the underside of the main deck of the saw. Just be sure to return them there once you are done with the change out.

Step by step instructions with pictures and detailed explanations at my website:
https://www.diy-technician.com/post/ryobi-table-saw-blade-change-out-dull-blade-slow-board-cuts-crooked-cuts-ryobi-saw-blade

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DEWALT 10-Inch Miter / Table Saw Blades, 60-Tooth Crosscutting & 32-Tooth General Purpose, Combo Pack (DW3106P5):
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Wednesday, March 3, 2021

DIY Bar Stool Butcher Block Pallet Project and Reused Bed Wood Bed Rails...

For this rustic looking bar stool project I used a variety of recycled materials. I had some extra left over butcher block material I used for the seat portion and also an old wooden bed rail that was due to go on the bonfire for the legs. Pallet slats were used for the trim around the seat and the foot rest around the legs.

Monday, March 1, 2021

DIY Pallet Footstool FREE | Easy Woodworking Pallet Project from Recycle...

Basic step by step simple construction demonstrated here in my "DIY Pallet Footstool FREE | Easy Woodworking Pallet Project from Recycled Wood [Pallet Footstool]" video. I ended up staining and painting the trim on this later. One of the pallets I harvested lent itself nicely to footstool or small bench legs. I was able to re-use pallet nails for this after tacking it together with my brad nailer. 
I make two footstools in this video.

Step by step instructions with pictures and explanations at my website: https://www.diy-technician.com/post/diy-pallet-footstool-free-from-recycled-pallet-wood