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Pipe Insulation with TREX Duct Tape
October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 Sarah Listi

Pipe Insulation with T-REX® Duct Tape

DIY Barn Door with HART Tools
October 8, 2020October 14, 2020 Sarah Listi

DIY Barn Door with HART Tools

TREX Super Glue Tape
September 30, 2020October 30, 2020 Sarah Listi

DIY Profile Sanding Blocks with T-REX® Super Glue Tape

Epoxy Work with T-REX Brute Force Duct Tape
August 20, 2020August 19, 2020 Sarah Listi

Epoxy and T-REX Brute Force Duct Tape

Glowforge Review - One Month
November 22, 2019February 11, 2020 Sarah Listi

Glowforge Review- One Month

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Don’t let all the awesome deals this weekend sto Don’t let all the awesome deals this weekend stop you from routine maintenance. While it isn’t always glamorous- it’s a killer way to save money in the long run! As y’all know this year I partnered with @stabilbrand to share tips and tricks using some of their products. One thing we get a lot of here in Texas is rust- but it’s by no means a rare problem. Nothing worse than going to service your mower to realize bolts are rusted on. One thing I love the @stabilbrand Rust Stopper for is spraying occasionally to prevent rust- but if you end up with rusty bolts you missed, just lightly coat your bolts and let the product work for a minute or so- and it’ll pop right off. It’s so important to keep these fasteners in good order- and make a tedious job- like changing the deck belt, a bit less frustrating for sure! How do y’all go about preventing rust on your outdoor equipment?! I have a full article on how I get fall ready every year over on ToolgirlsGarage.com- be sure to check that out, and follow along here for more @stabilbrand Storage tips coming soon! While I am compensated for my time, all opinions are my own. Incredibly grateful for partners like @stabilbrand who have allowed me to share so many projects and tips this year! #stabil #stabilpartner ⁣ #ope #propertymaintenance #lawnmowers #maintenance #homemaintenance #agriculture #johndeeretractor #mower #mechanic #outdoorfun #landscaping #johndeere #service #outdoor #repair #country #propertymaintenance #rust #rustrepair #rustremoval #ope #tractor #johndeeretractor #texas #texasgirl #texasgirls
There is so much I am thankful for, but one of the There is so much I am thankful for, but one of the biggest is the small moments of peace that life brings you. Whether in the shop, or curled up watching cartoons with the kiddos, reading a good book, or sketching out dream projects, talking life with my husband and drinking that morning of cup of coffee- life gives you small gifts of joy and love you don’t even know you need. My kiddos have recently decided they needed houses for their animals- my son wanted green and my daughter wanted pink. Today she spent some time talking to me while I snuck a few minutes outside of the kitchen, and helped me paint it after I sanded it to get it just right. These are the small moments you know as parents you’ll never forget. I’m so grateful to share my love and passion with them. What are you all most thankful for? Have you found this year changed your perspective on what you’re most thankful for? So grateful for the amazing community we have here, woodworkers and makers are some of the most amazingly kind and wonderful people- thank you for being part of my daily life! I rarely share photos with my children. Please respect their privacy and do not re-share any photos where they are present. #woodworkersofig #makersofig #woodworkersofinstagram #makersofinstagram #makerlife #makermom #makersgonnamake #woodwork #woodworkerslife #apprentice #training #teachthemyoung #momlife #womenwoodworkers #womenwoodworkersofig
These drawers though! 👌🏻 installing drawers These drawers though! 👌🏻 installing drawers and drawer slides aren’t my favorite thing- as I’ve mentioned. but when I finally got all of these in, and out of my shop- I was one happy camper! Now that the Walnut top is resting on top of it now, I’m really seeing this piece come together! There’s a lot left to do- yes, but it’s going to be amazing when it’s said and done! What do y’all think about this project?! Finish is @rubiomonocoatusa Walnut from @clarks_hardwood_lumber brass dowels installed using @rockler_woodworking Drill Guide. @kaprotools Level pictured #walnut #brass #customdesign ⁣ #makers #carpenter #diy #carpentry #handcrafted #custom #woodworkingforall #woodworkersofinstagram #woodworkingskills #rockler #woodworkingcommunity #woodworkinglove #makersofinstagram #woodworkingshop #woodworking #woodworkingtool #makersgonnamake #maker #woodworkingproject #woodwork #finewoodworking #wood #woodworkingtools #handmade #woodworkersofig #makersofig #woodworker
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
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