Once I finished the basement entertainment wall with the home theater screen, we needed an entertainment console that would hold all of the gear. I had wanted to create something that combined reclaimed wood and metal. I found someone that had torn down an old barn in Iowa and had these interesting oak boards. These…
Tag: Welding
Welding Cart
So at the influence of one of my friends at work, I decided to teach myself welding. Well, once you’ve purchased a welder and have welded a couple of test pieces, what are you going to do next? Well, build a welding cart for that new welder of course! So I really wanted to learn…
Barn Door — Steel Frame and Lock Plate
After several break-ins and significant damage to the door and frame, we decided it was time to find a better solution. The first step was to repair and rebuild the original door, replacing the damaged and rotting pieces of wood. Then, channels were cut in the back paneling to accept new, steel reinforcements. A frame…
Jeff Staley 