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re: Neatest thing you have built?

Posted on 6/16/16 at 2:31 pm to
Posted by BoogaBear
Member since Jul 2013
5567 posts
Posted on 6/16/16 at 2:31 pm to
Thanks man.

Next year I'm not touching the wife in Dec/Jan.

My bday, 9/23
1st daughter 9/23
2nd daughter due 9/28

My birthday is non existent
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
24995 posts
Posted on 6/16/16 at 2:50 pm to
quote:

My birthday is non existent


May want to throw an extra month on either side just to be safe.

Posted by doublecutter
Hear & Their
Member since Oct 2003
6586 posts
Posted on 6/16/16 at 3:24 pm to
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My bday, 9/23


My birthday too, BoogaBear

And nice looking crib
Posted by lsugrad35
Jambalaya capital of the world
Member since Feb 2007
3182 posts
Posted on 6/16/16 at 4:04 pm to
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1st daughter 9/23
2nd daughter due 9/28


Y'all really like to start the new year off right huh

Congrats
Posted by sloopy
Member since Aug 2009
6884 posts
Posted on 6/16/16 at 4:08 pm to
Man, y'all are some talented mofos in here. If one wanted to get into wood working/building, what are some good entry level pieces? Where can instructions for said pieces be found?
Posted by SportTiger1
Stonewall, LA
Member since Feb 2007
28504 posts
Posted on 6/16/16 at 4:21 pm to
Depends on what you want to do. But tables are usually pretty easy to start with. Check out anna white's website. All kinds of plans.

ETA- some of these guys are ridiculously talented.

Love the crib.
This post was edited on 6/16/16 at 4:22 pm
Posted by Mark Makers
The LP
Member since Jul 2015
2336 posts
Posted on 6/16/16 at 5:18 pm to
I'm pretty proud is fireplace remodel I did back in December in our (new to us) house...I can't take credit for the brick work though, only part I hired someone for.

Posted by SportTiger1
Stonewall, LA
Member since Feb 2007
28504 posts
Posted on 6/16/16 at 5:22 pm to
Yep. That looks 100 times better.
Posted by Mark Makers
The LP
Member since Jul 2015
2336 posts
Posted on 6/16/16 at 5:25 pm to
It allll started because my TV wouldn't fit in the recessed area and I wasn't about to buy a smaller TV. I was ripping it apart before we even finished unpacking lol
Posted by tigerfoot
Alexandria
Member since Sep 2006
56302 posts
Posted on 6/16/16 at 6:23 pm to
Can you come do mine? I got the same cubby hole
Posted by Whatafrekinchessiebr
somewhere down river
Member since Nov 2013
1581 posts
Posted on 6/16/16 at 6:35 pm to
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Took the wife longer to decide on color of paint/stain.


What did you end up using? I was told I need to repaint one before our 1st is due 10/1. Apparently it was painted once using Chalk paint because it is non-toxic. I have done a little reading about it and don't think I want to go that route.
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
24995 posts
Posted on 6/16/16 at 6:52 pm to
Look up General Finishes Milk paint and and see if it would be ok on a crib. It should be. It's really easy to paint and sand.
Posted by BoogaBear
Member since Jul 2013
5567 posts
Posted on 6/16/16 at 6:54 pm to
You can do any color chalk paint with calcium carbonate added.

We went with plain wall paint, eggshell. I figure if they can drool, lick, and demolish my walls. The crib won't hurt them either.

Which brings me to my next point. Has anyone ever actually only had to do one coat with this paint plus primer shite?im like 0/75 on single coat.
Posted by CHEDBALLZ
South Central LA
Member since Dec 2009
21924 posts
Posted on 6/16/16 at 10:22 pm to
Start with something easy Jay Bates has a great YouTube channel with builds and plans on his website [link=(www.jayscustomcreations.com)]Jays Custom Creations [/link].

I'd start on something basic like outdoor furniture where all you need is a circular saw and a drill.
Posted by bhtigerfan
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2008
29470 posts
Posted on 6/16/16 at 10:52 pm to
You need to build you a nice wooden frame around the TV. Something like this will really dress up the TV.

This post was edited on 6/16/16 at 11:06 pm
Posted by HouseofWaffles
Member since Nov 2014
4651 posts
Posted on 6/17/16 at 8:32 am to
Love that. I would be concerned about heat, though. Have you had any issues?
Posted by lsugrad35
Jambalaya capital of the world
Member since Feb 2007
3182 posts
Posted on 6/17/16 at 8:38 am to
quote:

If one wanted to get into wood working/building, what are some good entry level pieces? Where can instructions for said pieces be found?



Another really good one is Pete Sveen ( DIY Pete)

Really easy project, well explained and he's really responsive. I've actually asked him questions and he responds every time. If you start you'll be addicted. Good luck!
Posted by akimoto
Thibodaux
Member since Jun 2010
581 posts
Posted on 6/17/16 at 9:43 am to
Sorry inadvertent down vote, my phone loaded slow and i ended up down voting.

This thread definitely delivers, I'm hoping to post pics of my finished changing table, crib, fence, and garage cabinets when they are done. We are expecting our first in August.

Jay Bates' page is good for starters. Ana-white.com has good stuff also for plans. Izzy Swan on Youtube is solid for jigs and other random crazy stuff he puts up.

Changing Table
It's a photo album of the changing table plans based off of a Pier 1 table.
Posted by lsugrad35
Jambalaya capital of the world
Member since Feb 2007
3182 posts
Posted on 6/17/16 at 9:53 am to
I forgive you

That's some intense planning and an awesome build. Well done bud

Must take you forever with all of the pictures you take
Posted by akimoto
Thibodaux
Member since Jun 2010
581 posts
Posted on 6/17/16 at 10:12 am to
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That's some intense planning and an awesome build. Well done bud

Must take you forever with all of the pictures you take




I can't take credit for that. It's someone that posted on the ana white page of his build. I always say I will document my builds but get fed up after the third picture and get caught up in getting the build done.
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