Monday, February 29, 2016

Shooting Bench Made From Reclaimed Wood




This bench was constructed using free wood picked up from an ad on Craigslist.  




This design was adapted based on plans found here: 
https://preppingdays.wordpress.com/2012/11/26/shooting-bench-plans/

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Sewing Table with Folding Leaves


Sewing Table with dual folding leaves for compact storage





Past Projects

A sampling of past projects from Dick's Workshop

Sturdy 2x4 Furniture


  • Bench

  • Chair, table and bench

  • Tables


Stool to match Kitchen Island from previous build


 Bookshelf


Friday, January 22, 2016

2x4 Nightstands

The first of a matching set of 2x4 nightstands.  Sturdy construction with a rustic yet formal design.


With flash 

 Without flash

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Kitchen Island


This kitchen island was based initially on a plan posted on cherishedbliss.com


Using those plans, we: 
  • Changed the bottom two drawers into one big one 
  • Changed the right side cabinet into a tip-out garbage bin
  • Added a drop-leaf  

Reclaimed wood was used where possible and available.

The cabinet structure takes shape:


The first drawers go in... with reclaimed fronts



Drawers and cabinet door assembled, installed and adjusted


All drawers and cabinets in place, and painted


Trimming the doors. Towel rack installed.  


All hardware in place.  Went with oil-rubbed bronze hardware.


Used heavy duty EVERBILT hinges to support the drop leaf


Island with unfinished top in place


Finished product with leaf up


Front view with leaf up


Back view with leaf down