Showing posts with label reclaimed and reused. Show all posts
Showing posts with label reclaimed and reused. Show all posts

Saturday, September 20, 2014

Green House Project #4 "The Completion"

As the summer comes to an end
so does the construction of my 
Green house project




  I ripped-down 2x4's into 2x2's
then assembled frames
which fit between the uprights.



Once they were checked for proper fit, 
I stapled 4 mil. semi-clear plastic 
over the frame then trimmed with white
duct tape and stapled it again



The side panels were hinged for ventilation 
the front and back panels were securely affixed
to provide additional strength   


Now it's complete I get to spend more
time gardening



I've enjoyed building the greenhouse,
 as with every project 
I've learn something new

I hope you've enjoyed seeing my 
Green House Project 
Thank You

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Green House Project Part #3



The opportunity to add to the green house 
has come, whether a little at a time or
 all at once it will get done.  



I removed the brace and poly tarp I had temporally 
across the back and cleared the way for
a permanent back wall



With this project I have found it easier to 
pre-stain the lumber after cutting to length.
Using up all of the dark brown stain I had to use
some left over cedar stain to finish the job



With the soft top lifted I was ready to install 
the 2x4 framing.




To keep it simple I over lapped two pieces 
of glass fitted into the groove of the frame
which provides side to side coverage.   




With the glass framed in and an upper
cross boards in place
 it was time to reattach the soft top.




A look from the inside showing the new framing
that and my little garden



The next step will be to close it in completely  




Stay tuned for part #4















Wednesday, June 18, 2014

The Green House Project Part #2






Once the top to the Green House
was complete.




 I framed in recycled 
sliding glass doors on each side.  




With the sides done I 
laid up the end wall.





The top pulled back down,
 now I just need to
make a door.





After ripping down some 
scrap wood I assembled then
stained the door. 






Coming a little short of clear vinyl 
I added a piece of 
green poly tarp then stitched binding
 around the panel before
stapling it to the door frame. 





The rest of the evening I spent 
rearrange the plants.



This should keep out the rabbits. 

  Stay tuned for
Green House Part #3





Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Dads New Puzzle Table

 Dad seams happy with it, Happy Fathers day.






While foraging for a project to do, I came across the rusty frame of a folding card table sitting in a pile of junk just waiting for its last trip to the dump.  Doing some more scrounging, I found the perfect top which was originally used as part of a packing crate.










I gave the frame a quick sanding then shot it with paint and riveted to the table top. Needing additional support I attached some 1 x 3 in a box frame to the top and Ta-Da.










It really was turning out better than I'd hoped so instead of just painting it I decided to cover it with some vinyl.










First cut to fit then 
some custom stitch work













Staple down on the underside then,









                                                                   Ready for use