Working with Metals
Tools and techniques for general metalwork in the shop. While the woodshop may be where I’m most comfortable, I’ve been fascinated by metalwork for some time. I’m always watching for tips and [...]
Outdoor Finishing
When I was a kid, my dad made a pair of Adirondack chairs that sat out front of the old farmhouse I grew up in. Looking back, they added a quaintness to the house. They were attractive pieces, [...]
Outdoor Kitchen
This outdoor kitchen keeps everything needed for an outdoor gathering close at hand. Project #2210 • Skill Level: Intermediate • Time: 5 Days • Cost: $800 If you live in the Midwest, you’ll know [...]
Yard Games: Kubb
I’m sure you’re thinking, what’s Kubb? The original name, “Kubbspel,” translates (roughly) into “throwing block game.” The goal is simple: knock over wooden “Kubbs” or soldiers by throwing [...]
Yard Games: Ladder Golf
Professional-sized ladder golf sets are larger and more robust than the chintzy ones you usually find in yard game kits. This project is a great way to use some long skinny scrap pieces too. [...]
Yard Game Rules
Ready to play one, two, or maybe all three of your new shop-made games? Here are some game rules to help you out: (Looking to print these out? – download the easy-to-print PDF)Kubb (Viking [...]