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DIY Cabinets, Pocket Holes, Holzmiete Construction.

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This weekend was cabinet weekend.  I have built 10 cabinets this past week.  I really enjoyed the project, the total cost was about $200 in materials.  All of the cabinets were built out of 12″ wide pine boards.  These were also my project using pocket screw joinery.  A popular name brand for this tool is the Kreg Jig.

I am using a Harbor Freight knock off, and it works great.  The major issue with this joinery system is drilling hundreds of holes.  Other than that it is strong, easy and pretty fast.  Less than 10 hours of work to cut, drill, assemble and hang a set of cabinets.  That is pretty good for an amateur.

We also finished filling the woodshed and started building a holzmiete.  This is a round wood stacking method that is native to several cultures.  The Germans call it a holzmiete.  Here is a good description on building one: http://www.holzmiete.de/.  It was a bit fiddly, when we started out but I think it will turn out ok.  Once I finish this one I am going to build another one and take better pictures during the entire process.

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Work day, Fun Day.

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Finally got in a good work day around the house.  Finally nice weather and not having any immediate plans allowed us to get a bunch of stuff done today.

I started constructing the A-Frame temporary shed out of Aspen poles.  It took about 2 hours to get the frame up.  I have a bit of trimming to do then we can cover it with a tarp.  I am curious to see how it holds up this winter.

I got the wires tacked up for the surveillance cams.  I had these up in Greenfield, and I really like being able to keep an eye on the place.  Must be my paranoid nature.  Now I need to get some higher quality cams mounted on the other side to watch the wildlife.

I had some daylight left so I built a sawbuck, I think it is called.  I have been cutting a lot of firewood and the internet suggested this as an option for making it easier.  I don’t really like bending over and sawing on the ground.  The only problem with this system is that you have to lift the log into it.  I guess we will see how that works out with the really big ones.

The Wife cleaned up the whole house, and it looks amazing.  Tired now and getting ready to watch the Packers game.  I bet I fall asleep in the middle of it.

 

The last months in photos.

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I have been pretty bad about updates lately.  The past month has been crazy for me so here is the month in photos.  And some nice captions.

We built a wood shed.

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We Installed the woodstove, with a lot of help from Clancy.  Thanks Clancy!

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The bobcat found its way to the new house.

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We went to Milwaukee, and cleaned out my parents garage.  Free kindling.IMG_0113

 

 

We cleaned the yard.

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We filled the wood shed.

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We went to the best bowling party ever.

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Posted in the bowling alley bathroom.

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I had an amazing trip to Minneapolis.  I love Grumpy’s.

 

 

 

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I took lots of panoramas.  Networked and partied a lot.IMG_0161 IMG_0180 IMG_0167

 

I got to try the Occulus Rift and did not barf.  It is the most advanced VR appliance to date and it is amazing.

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We Installed new firebricks in the wood stove.

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Started on the woodshed this weekend.

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We kept busy this weekend despite having some time for some serious recreation.  The Emergency Pig Out BBQ in Iron River, Fishing with Frank, and getting tough work done around the homestead.

We cleared a bunch of trees and scrub, picked up some lumber and started building a woodshed.  Should be done sometime this week.  There is also some more canning in the near future thanks to the produce fairy.

Cabinets almost done, curtains, and safety devices.

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Putting a bunch of the finishing touches on now.  Finished up the plumbing with the foot pump sink.  I still need to make a pedal to make it look nicer.

Started installing the CO/Smoke detectors. Found out we do have a light over the sink.  I thought it was a really odd place for a smoke detector and now I know it is supposed to be a light.

Cabinets are done but I am waiting for two more pieces of hardware.  To make the sponge holder pocket things.  They come next week sometime.

All the curtain rods are up except for one.  They look pretty nice.  Internet installed on Monday.  Can’t wait for the first blog post from the cabin.

I can build shelves.

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Today was another busy day.  I made the drawer fronts and routed them.  I then made adjustments to the drawers.  I was not happy with how they were sliding.  I planed some of the drawers with my grandpa’s hand plane.  I just got it super sharp this morning.

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The wife stained all the door and drawer fronts and painted a few extra trim pieces.  While I built my first two sets of fine looking shelves.   Enjoy a photo montage.

Shaving poles, New Tools, and Fancy Drawers.

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Busy day at the homestead.  I finished up the pull out cabinet and mounted the drawer front on it.  It turned out pretty nice for being made out of plywood.  I am glad that I saved this one for last, since my drawer making skills have gotten much better.  The joints are tighter and the drawer was exactly the right size.

Next I cut down 8 aspen saplings for the wife to shave down for curtain rods.  While she worked on that I set up the new router table and router.  Lots of parts but man is that thing sweet.  Check out this simple but elegant drawer front prototype.

Test drawer front.

Test drawer front.

Tomorrow is going to be another busy one too with lots more progress.