http://www.instructables.com Member Feed Sat, 25 May 2013 03:59:26 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Fix-a-Broken-Chair-Foot/
How to Fix a Broken Chair Foot - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FX5/G9XI/HGU2EX3X/FX5G9XIHGU2EX3X.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FX5/G9XI/HGU2EX3X/FX5G9XIHGU2EX3X.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FX5/G9XI/HGU2EX3X/FX5G9XIHGU2EX3X.SMALL.jpg EHPWW4ZHGU2EX41 sosclosetsandfurniture Something I come across a lot is a broken chair or table “foot”.  This is usually caused by a wheel getting stuck and snapping the wood as someone tries to roll the chair.  The example I have is such a chair.  The man has a regular poker night.  One of his guests got stuck in the grout line between ...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 19 May 2013 02:00:01 PDT How-to-Fix-a-Broken-Chair-Foot http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Kids-Mushroom-Table-and-Toad-Stools/
DIY Kids Mushroom Table and Toad Stools updated - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FDG/78A3/HFSH4RAO/FDG78A3HFSH4RAO.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FDG/78A3/HFSH4RAO/FDG78A3HFSH4RAO.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FDG/78A3/HFSH4RAO/FDG78A3HFSH4RAO.SMALL.jpg EYDFY0MHFSH4RAH sosclosetsandfurniture A while back I had the fun opportunity to build a Kid size Mushroom Table and Toad Stools set for one of my clients.  She had found something similar online but it wasn’t quite right, kind of expensive and she still had to ship it.  This is my take on the stools and tables available out there.  I do...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:08 PDT DIY-Kids-Mushroom-Table-and-Toad-Stools http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-Glass-Top-Shadow-Box-Coffee-Table/
How to build Glass Top Shadow Box Coffee Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F7C/NK50/HERLV5LN/F7CNK50HERLV5LN.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F7C/NK50/HERLV5LN/F7CNK50HERLV5LN.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F7C/NK50/HERLV5LN/F7CNK50HERLV5LN.SMALL.jpg ERNCEFGHERLV5LU sosclosetsandfurniture A recent project I completed was a glass top shadow box coffee table.  The customer wanted the table refinished and we made some cosmetic changes to update the look.  See pictures. Well her friend had been looking for something similar on the internet but had not had any luck.  She asked if tha...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 28 Mar 2013 02:37:00 PDT How-to-build-Glass-Top-Shadow-Box-Coffee-Table http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Remove-Marker-Damage-from-Furniture/
How to Remove Marker Damage from Furniture - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F59/UYZD/H5F2Z2BN/F59UYZDH5F2Z2BN.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F59/UYZD/H5F2Z2BN/F59UYZDH5F2Z2BN.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F59/UYZD/H5F2Z2BN/F59UYZDH5F2Z2BN.SMALL.jpg EI8P8D5H5F2Z2BR sosclosetsandfurniture From time to time everyone has had accidental marker or pen marks on furniture.  The furniture I am currently working on belongs to a mom with three small children.  There are a lot of marker scribbles!
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Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 5 Aug 2012 02:37:00 PDT How-to-Remove-Marker-Damage-from-Furniture http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Wooden-Stool-made-with-Pocket-Hole-joinery/
DIY Wooden Stool made with Pocket Hole joinery - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FWJ/S3QH/H4AG56PP/FWJS3QHH4AG56PP.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FWJ/S3QH/H4AG56PP/FWJS3QHH4AG56PP.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FWJ/S3QH/H4AG56PP/FWJS3QHH4AG56PP.SMALL.jpg EF1LMKPH4AG56N1 sosclosetsandfurniture I made this great little stool from some left over wooden legs and some scrap plywood.  I have become a big fan of using my Kreg Pocket Hole jig.  The jig allows for some easy super quick and really strong joinery.  Don't be intimidated by the gizmo.  It is really quite easy to use and relatively in...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 13 Jul 2012 02:37:01 PDT DIY-Wooden-Stool-made-with-Pocket-Hole-joinery http://www.instructables.com/id/Antique-Furniture-Gingerbread-Trim-Repair-with-woo/ /files/deriv/FZ7/YF82/H4AG4YQ9/FZ7YF82H4AG4YQ9.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FZ7/YF82/H4AG4YQ9/FZ7YF82H4AG4YQ9.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FZ7/YF82/H4AG4YQ9/FZ7YF82H4AG4YQ9.SMALL.jpg EQQLQL1H4AG4YQ8 sosclosetsandfurniture This is a "quick tip" more than a "how to".   I was working on an antique tiger oak sideboard .  The customer only wanted me to make minor repairs, do touch up etc.  She wanted to keep it in as original shape as possible and had a very small budget .  One of the cabinet doors was missing a sizeable ...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 7 Jul 2012 21:30:00 PDT Antique-Furniture-Gingerbread-Trim-Repair-with-woo http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Craft-Paint-Organizer-Display-from-scrap-wood/ /files/deriv/FOP/RJI7/H4619I7P/FOPRJI7H4619I7P.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FOP/RJI7/H4619I7P/FOPRJI7H4619I7P.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FOP/RJI7/H4619I7P/FOPRJI7H4619I7P.SMALL.jpg E0S7C0TH4619I7O sosclosetsandfurniture My wife, kids, and I are constantly making or decorating something.  We had tons of craft paint sitting around and constantly fishing through the box for the right color.   I decided to make a paint organizer shelf display that we could easily see and be inspired by the colors.   The display holds 7...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 3 Jul 2012 19:30:02 PDT DIY-Craft-Paint-Organizer-Display-from-scrap-wood http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Ribbon-Organizer-for-Closet-Craft-Room/ /files/deriv/FLO/OTPB/H401VECS/FLOOTPBH401VECS.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FLO/OTPB/H401VECS/FLOOTPBH401VECS.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FLO/OTPB/H401VECS/FLOOTPBH401VECS.SMALL.jpg EREB1TCH401VED8 sosclosetsandfurniture A while back I built a ribbon organizer for my wifes craft area.  While not original in design, hers was made to accomodate large rolls (approx. 6" diameter sixe).  Most you see on line are made for the small 3" rolls.  It worked great for her at the time and I even sold a few copies.   Time and nee...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 4 Jul 2012 10:00:02 PDT Custom-Ribbon-Organizer-for-Closet-Craft-Room http://www.instructables.com/id/Desk-Drawer-Organizer/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FYS/2ZVL/H1JUIDLE/FYS2ZVLH1JUIDLE.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FYS/2ZVL/H1JUIDLE/FYS2ZVLH1JUIDLE.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FYS/2ZVL/H1JUIDLE/FYS2ZVLH1JUIDLE.SMALL.jpg EJ3TLOLH1JUIDLQ sosclosetsandfurniture I had been wanting to try an inexpensive solution to clean up my sloppy desk drawer.  The local Dollar Tree dollar store now sells foam core boards.  First you will want to to measure the interior of your drawer height as well as the length and width.  Next, layout your drawer items in the places y...
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