My 2 1st ever projects

[Andycase]

Have never done woodwork before, but thought, what the heck, and had a shed built and filled it with all manor of things. These pictures show the 2 projects ive managed up to now.

 

[Pond]

Have never done woodwork before, but thought, what the heck, and had a shed built

I think building the shed would have been my first project! :?

 

[studders]

I like the Rustificational look of the last pic.

 

[Andycase]

Building a shed is of no interest.

 

[Andycase]

Rustificational?? I assume you mean that it looks rustic? Yes, thats the idea. Thanks for commenting.

 

[DOOGYREV]

Surely only one of them can be your first ever project :lol:

but seriously, nice work, what have you got planed for 3rd Project?

 

[barkwindjammer]

Great looking pieces Andy, like the table a lot, is the other a chopping block/food prep table, really nice looking projects for a 'noob'

 

[Hudson Carpentry]

I also quite like the rustic piece. The table is nice to. I like the contrast.

 

[Andycase]

Thanks to all for your nice comments. It is a butchers block. Only softwood though so wouldn't hold up to major abuse, but I didn't want to practice on oak or other expensive material!
As for a 3rd project, am on with a Belfast sink unit. Just got myself a trend dc400 to play with. And a Belfast sink in exc condition for only £16. Wife has always wanted a Belfast sink with freestanding unit. Might try an oak top with this.

 

[greggy]

well you should be chuffed with them too.

 

[Benchwayze]

Building a shed is of no interest.

Get yourself a look at :

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sheds-yourself- ... 084&sr=1-5

it's a bit late now of course, but this book might change your viewpoint. (To each his own, of course!)

I am training up my Number One Son, so that under supervision, he can build me a nice shed, where I can escape and drink my home-brewed beer! :lol: :lol:

Two nice items for your 'first' project... Which one did you make first, BTW? :wink:


Regards
John :mrgreen:

 

[DOOGYREV]

I am training up my Number One Son, so that under supervision, he can build me a nice shed, where I can escape and drink my home-brewed beer! :lol: :lol:

Regards
John :mrgreen:

Bit off topic but I have just finished my second batch of home brewed ginger beer, is there any way of knowing roughly, the alcohol content (apart from drinking it) ? ccasion5:

 

[Benchwayze]

You need a specific gravity gauge Doogy. Then there's a sum you have to do ISTR.

I'll check my books tonight and let you know.

Best way to explain :

http://www.homebeermaking.co.uk/beer_strength.html
HTH
Main thing is don't rely on sugar alone for strength!
Back to topic...
I think I ought to try to make a barrel for an Umpteenth project!

John