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\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeffHere are some non-gardening projects which I have been working on. They really don’t fit with the theme of this blog, but I wanted to share them anyway.<\/div>\n
\"Hunting<\/a>

Hunting Stand<\/p><\/div>\n

Above is Mike’s tree stand, in the middle of my Mother’s field. My siblings and I do not hunt deer, so a few local guys have placed stands in strategic locations around the farm. The colors have not been altered in any way. This is how the fields look in the early morning when the grass and everything else\u00a0is covered in frost.<\/p>\n

\"Kim's<\/a>

Kim's Painting in a Frame I made.<\/p><\/div>\n

\u00a0I started making frames for paintings last year using a hand saw, and mitter box. The frames turned out nice enought after staining them, but I was unhappy with the precision of the angles, so I recently upgraded my setup to include a Radial Arm Saw. This new device is much more accurate, but I need to modify my method a bit. The frame above has a paper line crack where the pieces are joined together. I need\u00a0to find a way to\u00a0eliminate this gap. When the weather improves, I’ll stain this frame out side with birch, then give it a glowing clear coat.<\/p>\n

The painting is one of my sister Kim’s. She paints as a hobby, and has gotten quite good at it. This particular painting reminds me of the valley where I live: with few neighbors, and dirt roads. Thanks Kim,\u00a0it\u00a0looks great hanging in my living room.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Replacing<\/a>

Replacing My Car's Wheel Bearing<\/p><\/div>\n

My car has been making a funny noise, which gets louder as it’s driven faster. After some investigation and consultation, I’ve learned that my car’s wheel bearings would need to be replaced, Now !\u00a0 Apparently wheel bearings which are making noise are quite dangerous. When I had the wheel off, and I was down to the bearing itself, I found my work grinding to a halt: I would need a 3\/4 inch drive ratchet, something I do not have. I made a few calls, and found out that Mom had one, that Dad used long ago. Once I got this important tool, Rob showed up, and the whole project moved along pretty well.<\/p>\n

\"Replacing<\/a>

Replacing a Light Switch<\/p><\/div>\n

As I’ve noted below, I recently installed a new fan in my kitchen, only to notice that the input voltage was too low. I finally got around to replacing the dimmer switch with an on\/off model, and wanted to share this humorous photo. I refuse to work on electric with current running through it unless it’s absolutely necessarily, and this time I shut off the power too the majority of my home. I then used my laptop screen as a flash light while connecting the switch. I could have waited till the sun came out, but that would delay progress.<\/p>\n

\"Shoe<\/a>

Shoe Rack Light<\/p><\/div>\n

Saturday morning, I decided to build a shoe rack to help organize my new\u00a0roommates shoes. When I was complete, I realized there wasn’t much light in that part of the hallway, so I set out to find a light to place in the area. I didn’t find anything suitable, so I started constructing my own creation. I made a shelf of sorts, and then cut some flashing to fit on the underside. I ran some electrical wire under the flashing, to connect the wires for two lights. I then mounted the lights on either side of “shelf”. To finish it up, I drilled a hole for the electric line that will feed the power. I just need to install a switch, and it will be good to go.<\/p>\n

\"New<\/a>

New Fan<\/p><\/div>\n

The Fan in my kitchen stopped working about 6 months ago. I didn’t use it much, so it really wasn’t a priority, until I wacked my head off it one too many times. The old fan hung unusually low, with the lights at the bottom extending about three inches into my walking area. I decided it was time to replace it, and I opted for a much more compact model.<\/div>\n
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\"Custom<\/a>

Custom Mount<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

After tearing out the old fan, I quickly realized the new fan could not possibly be mounted in the same manner. I was left with a hole in the ceiling, and I refused to hang the broken fan back up. So I wondered around the garden for a while thinking about how the correct the problem. Above is the idea I came up with. Basically it’s a piece of Plywood, which is mounted to\u00a0two ceiling studs with six – two inch long screws. I then mounted the fan to the plywood, providing a sturdy support.<\/div>\n
When I was done\u00a0securing the fan mount, I discovered why the old fan failed: It was only recieving 94 Volts, and should have gotten at least 114 Volts for normal operation. I blame this under voltage problem on the dimmer switch which passes power to the fan. I plan to replace this dimmer switch with a more suitable on\/off switch, but that project is for another day. Until then, I’ll simply leave the fan turned off.<\/div>\n
\"Remodeled<\/a>

Remodeled Bedroom<\/p><\/div>\n

I’ve been working on this project well after dark after finishing up with the sprinkler and hoses. I’ve spent very little money, reusing everything from the curtains shown, to stain purchased for a different project.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>

The Right Side<\/p><\/div>\n

The uniform drapped over the rocking chair was my fathers from his time in the armed forces during World War 2. He was a very versatile man, doing everything from air craft maintance to forklift repair, and even building and restoring furniture. I’ve learned untold trades from him, and once built a room on his house by myself with him instructing me each step of the way. I even installed the insulation, electrical outlets, and recently the cherry laminate flooring.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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