I promise not to start vlogging a bunch, but there are just a few updates I wanted to give you guys!
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We needed a new sandbox for the kids, but also wanted to plants some herbs. This planter/sandbox is really simple to make!
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First, I had to get rid of my old scrap built sandbox. I dumped out the sand to help level the ground below.
I had the store cut down a sheet of 3/4" treated plywood to 18"x48" and 36"x48"
The sandbox is a simple 36"x48" box, made of 2x6's. (Cut the pieces to 33" and 48")
I connected them together with 3" decking screws.
Pressure treated wood is so wet that it doesn't split easily if you don't pre-drill the holes.
I screwed on the 36"x48" piece of plywood to the box, using lots of screws. This piece supports the weight of the sand, so attach it well!
For the legs, I cut 8 pieces of decking boards, 24" each.
These were screwed to the box with shorter screws, so they didn't poke through into the sandbox.
I tied each corner together by screwing the pieces to each other.
The planter box was built the same way, but with 48" and 15" pieces of 2x8.
I screwed on the plywood bottom (18"x48") as before.
I made and attached the legs for the planter in the same way but only needed two legs. The height of these is the total height of the sandbox plus the height of the planter box.
I drilled a few small holes around the sandbox for drainage.
Luckily, the sandy soil where I live made it easy to level the pieces and line them up.
I connected the two pieces with a few screws through the bottom of the planter.
Since the wood is pressure treated, I lined the inside of the planter with plastic sheeting, stapling it in place.
I trimmed off the excess, leaving it overlapping the top surface of the planter.
I drilled a few more drainage holes.
Using some pressure treated 1x4, I cut a simple frame for both boxes.
They were screwed on with decking screws. Be sure to use more than you think you need, since the pieces overhang the outside of the planter and need extra support.
The sandbox only needed three pieces.
Then I added 8 bags of sand (ouch, my back).
I added a bag and a half of container soil to the planter.
To make it easy to water everything, I added a hose bib. I asked the guy in the plumbing aisle what I needed and he got me the right stuff.
I glued it all together, and attached to the side with pipe straps.
Now we get to enjoy it!! Second channel: bit.ly/iltms-2
Since my license plate video, I've upgraded the spindle on my X-Carve. Milling aluminum just got a LOT faster!
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I did some woodworking, metalworking and sewing to make an outdoor kitchen sink!
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http://amzn.to/2axFRRs - Jigsaw (This one is much better than the one I have)
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Check out how I made a drawing easel for my kids with a chalkboard, whiteboard and paper roll!
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Check out my interactive shop tour!
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Screen printing is a fantastic way to cheaply make branded items, or even one off custom pieces. Need a silly t-shirt to surprise a friend with? Printing it yourself is the cheapest way to make that happen! Kids can even get the hang of printing VERY quickly and be apart of the entire process, which is awesome!
Here are a few things that I didn’t cover in the video that I think will give you better results.
Use high dpi screens. These provide finer detail, and have significantly improved my prints.
Have someone hold your frame so that you can use two hands to evenly pull the squeegee.
If you don’t have access to a dryer for heat setting, you can cover the print with a piece of paper and iron it for a minute.
If using a dark material, look for an ink labeled “super opaque”. You’ll get a brighter colored print.
You’ll need a screen and squeegee to start.
Also, some photo emulsion for screen printing.
Add water to the sensitizer, then mix it with the emulsion.
Mix thoroughly until it’s an even green color.
Pour just a small amount onto the screen.
Use the squeegee to spread it evenly on both sides of the screen. Try to get even and full coverage by alternating directions and sides.
Dry the emulsion in front of a fan and IN THE DARK.
After it’s dry, quickly lay your artwork, backwards, on the back of the screen. You can print your art on transparencies at most office supplies stores or copy centers.
Tape the art in place, then lay on a piece of glass to hold it against the screen.
Apply a very bright light for 30-45 minutes.
You can also use sunlight, but the time may vary depending on cloud cover and placement.
The areas covered by your art do not get exposed when you remove the transparency.
Use a light spray and soft toothbrush to wash out the unexposed emulsion.
Be careful not to use too much force when spraying it out or you will remove emulsion around your design as well.
Use painters tape to mask any areas that you don’t want to print yet, or areas where the emulsion isn’t intact.
Layout your shirt on smooth, flat surface and remove wrinkles.
Place your design where you want it to be printed.
Lay a thick bead of ink above the art, extended past both ends. Be sure to add extra ink above large areas to be printed.
Even though I’m working alone here, you’ll have better luck to have someone hold your screen, then use two hands to evenly pull the squeegee fully across your screen.
Remove the screen and wash out all of the ink before it dries. After the ink dries, run your shirt through a clothes dryer for 5 minutes to heat set the print.
The screens can be reused by cleaning them with emulsion remover.
Spread a small amount across both sides of the screen.
Then use a hose to wash out the emulsion until the screen is clean. Dark inks will stain the material of the screen, but this will not affect future prints. Just make sure to remove all of the emulsion. Second channel: bit.ly/iltms-2
Do you like Star Wars as much as I do? Want to see how I made two ridiculously large lightsabers?
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Music: Star Wars - Duel of the Fates (Dead C∆T Bounce & The Noisy Freaks Remix)
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Clear corrugated roofing panel
12" x 4' cardboard concrete form
Scrap 2x4
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Kyle Toth is an awesome woodworker, and we got to talk about how he got started, how he makes his videos (ON AN IPOD) and learn about the huge inspector gadget painting outside his shop!
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