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October 9, 2019 Sarah Listi

DIY Ghost Decor

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Spent the weekend wrapping up this beauty- y’all Spent the weekend wrapping up this beauty- y’all- walnut! Nature really does some amazing things, and pieces like this always amaze me at the beauty and figure that shine through! I have lots more to show you all from this process but I couldn’t wait to share how this looked finished! What do y’all think? At just over 9 foot, this is large and in charge! So many questions about the brass dowels, and why I added them, and the size was really the catalyst for me. I wanted to find a way to make the transitions between the boards an accent rather than an eyesore. They serve little structural purpose, but are much more about looks! They have small grab on the dominoes but it really wasn’t their main purpose. ⁣ #walnut #brass #brassdecor #brasshardware #carpentry #woodworkingtips #womenwoodworkersofig #woodworkinglove #woodwork #woodworkingshop #dowoodworking #woodworkingtools #woodworkersofinstagram #design #woodworkers #modernmakers #makersofinstagram #makerlife #customwoodwork #customcabinets #woodworking #home #handmade #woodworkingproject #woodworkingskills #interiordesign #customcabinetry #homedecor #customwoodworking #woodworkerofinsta
Sawdust Saturday is all about maintenance today! # Sawdust Saturday is all about maintenance today! #ad You all know I am meticulous about keeping up with my tools, and with shop equipment being my largest investments - it’s important to get the best performance and longest life from them. Tools are pricey- let’s protect them, right?! Beyond keeping things square and accurate, it really is all about proper lubrications for internal part to keep them running their best! A couple years ago one of my awesome followers asked if I had ever tried Silicone lubricant on my tools- it became a quest for me to better answer these questions for you guys, and thankfully the team at @3inonebrand was ready to work with me to do just that! Silicone lubricant is a far superior products in a handful of ways- mixed surface contact, extreme heat and where things like pulleys, chains, and bearings come into play. My little mini Bandsaw is a perfect example- minimal sawdust exposure on the enclosed parts so buildup isn’t a concern, multiple contact materials, easy point spout to get it where you need, without getting it where you don’t- plus it’s quick drying and long lasting for exceptional performance and minimal downtime! Have you guys used Silicone Lubricant, like the @3inonebrand All-Temp Silicone Lubricant on your tools and equipment yet? Have questions? I go in to great detail about just this over on the blog, where to use it, and when another product like Dry-Lube or a Multi-Purpose Lubricant is a better fit! Huge thank you to @3inonebrand for supporting my goals to share these things with you guys! Here’s to keeping your tools the best they can be! #3inonepartner #3inone #lubricant #shoptools #maintenance #silicone #equipment #shopequipment #maintain #sawdustsaturday #shoptips #woodwork #woodworkers #woodworking #woodworkersofig #woodworkersofinstagram #woodworkingtools #maker #makersofig #makersofinstagram #maintenanceday #makersmovement
These flags were stunning to make, and without a d These flags were stunning to make, and without a doubt something that turned out exactly how I pictured them in my mind!! Finishing these flags was a literal breeze with the right tools. I grab my @bora_tool Centipede tables for everything- for workbenches, temporary spray stations, out feed tables in a crunch- easily the most versatile tool in the shop! What do y’all use for temporary work areas? I realized that some folks may not have thought of this, but if you ever need to adjust your @bora_tool Centipedes to be a different height, you can add small zip ties to close the cross arms slightly. Here I needed my 2X4 to have a smaller overall footprint for the flag, so that it kept enough contact without using another piece of wood beneath it. I prefer avoiding that in some finishing to keep the edges clean. I would say you reduce the overall weight it can support- only because it’s not designed to be used that way, but I like to get creative, and tools like the centipede make that easy! Also- I was spraying with the wind, so I didn’t deal with fumes, but I would definitely not skip your face mask if you can avoid it. Even outside, it’s a safer bet! #bora #boracentipede #tools #toolsofthetrade #trades #spraying #paint #finish #centipede #maker #makersofig #makersofinstagram #woodwork #woodworking #woodshop #woodworkersofinstagram #woodworkersofig #woodworkingtools #womenwoodworkersofig #womenwoodworkers #makersmovement #makersneverforget #flag #american #americanflag
Whew! Today was the best day in the shop! I hit a Whew! Today was the best day in the shop! I hit a whole lot of home runs, and managed to get a few much needed wins under my belt! Sometimes when life knocks you down a bit, you just gotta fight for it- much like how sometimes you gotta hop on top of the workbench to get the job done. Don’t be scared of doing things different, or approaching things unconventionally- it’s your game, you’re pitching, everyone else is just a bystander. How do you shake yourself out of a losing streak in the shop? Huge thank you to @rockler_woodworking for sending me a Drill Guide out to test- it’s quite literally one handy tool that is full of potential for shops of all kinds! No doubt this is a tool you’ll be seeing a lot of! It was a huge help in drilling out the holes for the brass dowels on this walnut top! #rocklerwoodworking #rockler ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #carpentry #woodworkingtips #womenwoodworkersofig #woodworkinglove #woodwork #woodworkingshop #dowoodworking #renovation #woodworkingtools #woodworkersofinstagram #design #woodworkers #modernmakers #makersofinstagram #makerlife #cabinetry #customwoodwork #customcabinets #woodworking #home #handmade #woodworkingproject #woodworkingskills #interiordesign #customcabinetry #homedecor #customwoodworking #handtoolwoodworking
It is truly amazing what 12V tools can do today. T It is truly amazing what 12V tools can do today. The Milwaukee M12 Hatchet is one of those tools I saw the press release on and literally knew I’d get so much use out of! It’s sort of like a chainsaw and a mini Recip had a baby and created the coolest hybrid- and the best part is it didn’t disappoint at all. I’ve made a couple hundred cuts already easily in just working on our property, everything from the dreaded Yaupon to oak and a bit of pine and nothing slows it down- great run time too, and the adjustments on the chain tension are well designed and effective. Definitely a must have if you often find yourself cleaning debris or pruning, as is a year round thing here. Bravo all around on this one @milwaukeetool ! Have y’all gotten into the iconic M12 lineup?! It’s definitely got some tools I reach for often! #nps #pipeline #milwaukee #hatchet #chainsaw #milwaukeetools #milwaukeepipeline #m12 #m12fuel #property #texas #outdoors #shop #woodshop #woodworking #ope #woodworkersofig #woodworkersofinstagram #toolsofthetrade #nbhd #cleanup #newtools #tools #toolbox
Installed the carcasses yesterday- total bear of a Installed the carcasses yesterday- total bear of a job with pieces this large! Thankfully I designed them to be Installed right into the studs and also attached them to one another. 9 feet in total, 24 drawers. All the pretty finish work, and my favorite part is left, face frames, drawer fronts, side panels, and finishing out the walnut top- plus, all the brass hardware too! I couldn’t resist including a really funny shot of my reaction to a White Claw- it was a first for me and likely the last, so not for me! My face said it all! What are y’all working on this week?! Seriously dug the @skilpowertools 12inch Digital Level- nothing better than that feeling! And the @boschtoolsna 12V FlexiClick is still pulling its weight! Even with 2.5 inch screws into studs, it was impressively powerful for a 12V! Used @powerprohardware screws. #woodshop #install #woodwork #carpentry #carpentryskills #woodworkersofig #maker #makersofig #makersofinstagram #woodworkersofinstagram #toolsofthetrade #home #homedecor #homedesign #furniture #furnituredesign #customfurniture
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