Steps to building a pole barn
Continuing the adventure on finishing out the shop. We painted the house to match, started hanging insulation, added more drainage, an inadequate portable air conditioner and spotted one (tiny) wild animal.

Progress Report 19 – 30×48′ Pole Barn build


Ford Expedition Rear SUV Storage Toolbox Compartment Drawer Trunk
I got a 2015 Ford Expedition EL about 6 months ago. I absolutely love it but ever since I got it, I have had nowhere to put my tools that I usually carry with me. Most of the solutions I found were either really expensive or not practical for what […]

Ford Expedition Custom Rear Toolbox



Steps to building a pole barn
Despite being on the struggle bus this year, I have actually made a lot of progress! Just about finished framing, plowed some giant snow drifts, broke some things, fixed some things, and got the exterior lighting finished.

Progress Report 18 – 30×48′ Pole Barn build


Steps to building a pole barn
Death by 1,000 details. We have reached the point where I am doing a lot but it doesn’t look like much. Check out the progress for updates on framing, dirt work, and finishing up a couple of projects.

Progress Report 17 – 30×48′ Pole Barn build




CNC Plasma Cutter Baileigh PT-22
Getting the new plasma cutter set up! Had to figure out how to get my air compressor up 8ft onto the mezzanine (it was interesting for sure). I also got the plasma table fixed and added a video for knowing which kind of proximity switch to buy PNP or NPN […]

Part 2 2×2 CNC Plasma Cutter



CNC Plasma Cutter Baileigh PT-22
So it begins. A new chapter in the shop saga. I have wanted a CNC plasma FOREVER and recently found one on Marketplace and drug it home! Check out the full post for more details on the process and what it took to get it working.

Part 1 2×2 CNC Plasma Cutter




Steps to building a pole barn
We bring in the big(er) guns to work on the final grade, septic riser, and trenching for gutter drains. There will be a large driveway and we need to make sure there is enough drainage to get all the water out and away from the foundation and septic systems.

Progress Report 14 – 30×48′ Pole Barn build




How to Build a Metal Beehive Platform with Folding Legs and Adjustable Feet
Cinder blocks are good for starters, but eventually it is nice to move on to real, sturdy beehive stands. This is the second version of hive stands for my friend that has bees as a hobby. Check out this post to see how I built a batch of them with […]

How to Build a Metal Beehive Platform with Folding Legs ...


Mini Boatside and Rock Sliders on Vitara Tracker
Finally, the last part of the rock slider build! Lets finish them up and see what they look like completed. The goal is to have some beefy nerf bars we can use to rub against rocks and still be able to open the doors after a long day of wheeling!

Part 3 – Mini Boatside and Rock Sliders on Vitara ...


Wheelchair platform for Transferring to Tall Trucks and Vans 1
Transferring from wheelchairs to taller vehicles like trucks and vans can sometimes be challenging due to differences in height. Wheelchair users cannot slide across using a transfer board and grab handles like they can with a car. This is a custom platform solution we came up with to put the […]

Wheelchair platform for Transferring to Tall Trucks and Vans



Steps to building a pole barn
Moving stuff in and starting to frame out the full bathroom! I share some valuable lessons that I learned while teaching myself how to frame a wall. I made some newbie mistakes, but I think it will work out in the end.

Progress Report 12 – 30×48′ Pole Barn build