Thursday, March 6, 2014

Wood project for the absolute total non woodworker

A bit of irony. When I shot my year-end video and mentioned that I have yet to make my chess pieces, it was before Christmas. What did I receive on Christmas morning? A set of hand-made chess pieces!

My son and I play a game of chess nearly every morning and have been using a glass set with a few broken pieces for quite some time now. About a month ago, my wife decided to buy us a new set but after a bit of sticker-shock, decided to make a set.

Its pretty cool. She went to a craft store, picked up a variety of wooden spools and balls, and glued them into various configurations for the pieces.

Even without any tools, anyone can make creative projects with wood.



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Hello Is there anybody out there

So I know Im not the best blogger. My posts could be more frequent and Id like to write more about techniques and ideas as well as individual projects. Future plans, I swear! Now, Id love to have an idea as to whether or not anybody is reading this blog. So if youre out there drop me a line via comments to this post. Say hi, tell me a bit about yourself and, if youre a woodworker, fill me in on what you do. Thanks for stopping by!

Mike
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Woodworking on YouTube John Heisz

John Heisz is one of the most prolific woodworkers on YouTube. Over 55,000 subscribers enjoy watching him build projects for the shop every week. Homemade tools, machines and jigs that will make you think twice about store-bought versions. Table saw sled, box joint jig, dowel making jig, clamps...the list goes on!

John has free plans for on his web site as well as reasonably priced plans for his more complex builds. Check out his web site: ibuildit.ca.

Visit Johns YouTube channel and subscribe here. Browse through his extensive list videos and get inspired. Ive included his shop-built wooden vise here. The first video gives you an overview of the project, and the second one digs into the build. Its a beautiful piece.

Thanks for supporting guys like John who regularly provide top-notch video content free of charge!





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Intarsia follow up

If you are interested in trying some of your own intarsia (and if you have a scroll saw, you really should give it a shot) you will definitely want to check out Judy Roberts aptly named web site, Intarsia.com. Just tons and tons of great patterns.

Patterns such as the one Randy Cosgrove used to make this delightful piece:



(The picture wire was only temporary to take a shot of the finished piece)

Randy has been making intarsia pieces for a few years now and offers a few more tips:

  • There is a lot of sanding involved and the best thing I found to soften the edges is a pneumatic sander that chucks into the drill press. You can pump it up to be as hard or as soft as you want and it really makes getting an evenly rounded edge easier.
  • I usually do the finish sanding on each piece with a 220 grit mop sander before assembly. Seems to give the pieces a nice burnish. 
  • It became a lot less messy when I finally got around to rigging up a small hose from my dust collector to “hover” around the sander.

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Build a Storage Building A Five Step Guide for Building a Brick Shed

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Don_Koenig]Don Koenig
To build a storage shed in your backyard takes planning and creativity. Most sheds are constructed from wood when built from scratch, others are assembled from shed kits and are generally constructed with plywood or metal. Some sheds, however, are built using brick because the owner wants to match the construction of the house or because the owner believes he is adding strength to the structure.
Perhaps one remembers the story of the Three Little Pigs and fears the big bad wolf blowing down his outdoor shed. Nevertheless, a brick shed will outlast a more traditional wooden shed if neither structure is maintained.
Look, if you maintain your shed then either construction material is just fine. For this reason and this reason alone, I only recommend building a shed in from brick if, and only if, your decision is aesthetic and not structural. Any well-built shed will last several lifetimes if properly maintained.
That being said here is a brief five-step guide for building a brick storage building or shed in your backyard.
Step 1
The first step in any construction project is to determine the location of the shed. Make sure you choose a location that is relatively flat, has good drainage, is not directly on any property line, is not too close to trees which may cause problems for your shed roof or foundation (remember trees have a large root system below the surface). Also make certain that your shed foundation is not interfering with any electrical, cable or water lines. Overlook any one of these and youll have a potentially costly problem on your hands.
One other thing to think about at this stage is to make absolutely certain that your shed design complies with local building codes and zoning ordinances. The best way to do this is to apply for a permit. In some cases, if you live in a planned community, you may need permission to build the shed from your Home Owners Association. Dont make the mistake of not asking because the HOA has broad powers to make you comply with their decisions.
Step 2
Once all approvals and permits are obtained it is time to clean the area where your shed will be built. Remove any debris, roots, weeds, rocks, and other hindrances. Level the ground if necessary. Using a chalk line or stakes, draw an outline of the sheds footprint on the ground.
Step 3
Now it is time to start digging. Your task is to create a foundation for your shed. Building a strong foundation determines the strength and stability of your shed and is a step that must not be taken lightly. Depending on where you live, youll need to dig to a depth that is just below the frost line. This will assure that your shed will not heave due to ground swells caused by expanding soil due to freezing. Your minimum depth for a solid foundation is eight inches and most areas require no more than thirty-six inches. It is best to check with your local building department to know the exact depth to dig. You can rent a small back hoe or trenching machine, or you can hire an experienced excavator to do this step for you. You want the bottom of your trench level all the way around.
The outside of the trench must be about one inch beyond the outline of your building and should be four to six inches wide. Now using 2x6 lumber and stakes, create a form extending above the level of the ground.
Step 4
Its time to pour concrete for your foundation. Pour the concrete to a level of about two to three inches above ground level. Unless you are a martyr call your local concrete supplier and order a truck with the right amount of yardage to fill the hole. Tell the company the dimensions and theyll tell you just what you need. Ask for advice about the mix needed for strength and permanence for your area. Make sure the top of the foundation is relatively level though it doesnt have to be perfectly smooth. Leave the concrete to set. In about 24 hours remove the forms but dont toss the material away. You can reuse it for door frames and other things like ceiling joists. Normally this is the time to call for your first inspection. Do so before you proceed.
Now you may want to pour a concrete slab for the shed floor. Again call your concrete supplier and tell him your dimensions. A 3 to 4 inch slab is sufficient for your purposes. Youll also want to buy some rebar or wire mesh to add strength and stability to the slab.
Step 5
Now mark the foundation walls for rough door openings making sure you account for the finished size of the opening and go wide enough to accommodate that size. Also, if you are adding windows make sure you know where to leave openings for the rough opening as well.
Spread your bricks on the ground and set a level string around each wall of the shed. Mix a batch of mortar (rent a mortar mixer from your local home center) and apply a layer of mortar to the foundation to accommodate around 5 to 7 bricks. Lay bricks one at a time making sure they are level. Use the string as a guideline. Repeat all around the foundation wall. As you build layers repeat the same idea but place your bricks so they are centered over the space between the two bricks below. Repeat until you have reached the height of your building.
At the door and window openings youll need to place a header across the top of the opening so the bricks above will remain in place. You can use a thin steel header or a piece of 4x4 timber to act as a header. Dont overlook this step.
The final step is to build your roof. This is a common shed building activity so I wont go into that here. When you build a storage building from bricks you have to pay attention to the details of the construction process. Follow these steps and youll build a strong brick shed.
Don Koenig has been a professional carpenter and woodworker for over 25 years. He offers tips and ideas for building sheds an other woodworking projects at [http://www.designsforsheds.com]Designs for Sheds. Right now he is offering a free gift of a 24 page basic shed plan for a [http://www.designsforsheds.com/build-storage-building]12 x 8 Shed. Why not visit his site and see what all the fuss is about.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Build-a-Storage-Building:-A-Five-Step-Guide-for-Building-a-Brick-Shed&id=6683786] Build a Storage Building: A Five Step Guide for Building a Brick Shed
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Hauling lumber

I see a lot of truck commercials that really make me envious. I mean, check out this 2010 Ford f150 Raptor:


Seriously! It flies through the air! It has a cool paint job. It even has a cool sounding name. Its not just an F-150, but a Raptor. A predator!

Now heres a picture of another Ford F 150:


Yeah, thats my 1976 Ford. My dad gave it to me last year when my Suburban concked out. Its a great old truck...the kind that you have to come to an understanding about its quirks before driving. It wont jump through the air. But what it does very well is take abuse in its bed. Theres something liberating about picking up a pile of used lumber and throwing it willy-nilly into the back without caring a whit about getting a ding.

And all of this was inspired by a little cartoon my dad sent me last week. My windows operate the a/c, too.


Hey guys, if you havent already signed on to this web site (hit up the Follow button on the side) do so now! There is over a week left before the sweepstakes drawing to win awesome Mere Mortals swag and be the envy of the hood. And for those of you who have already bought stuff from the MM Store, THANK YOU! If you happen to win the prize, well, I guess you can re-gift the t-shirt to your wife/partner/significant other. Hey...Mothers Day is near!
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Kitchen and garden projects

Im always on the lookout for clever kitchen projects. Don Gottschalk made this unique napkin holder. In the summertime, we have a fan in the dining room that is forever blowing napkins around the table. This looks like a good solution!


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Wanted to show you another garden bench, this one built by Jim Jarvis. Hey, he even picked out a color similar to the one I used! If you havent tried one, they are really easy to build and customize.



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Reminder: vote for your favorite videos in the Mere Mortals Kreg Tool contest! Winners announced tomorrow. A couple of entries are running neck and neck.



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Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Shed Plan Designs Building a Wooden Storage Shed

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Don_Koenig]Don Koenig
Let me ask you a serious question: Have you put off building a much needed garden storage shed because you were afraid you wouldnt be able to do the project right or for fear that you didnt have the extra cash lying around to have the shed build by a contractor or handyman? Well, let me dispel your fears once and for all. The simple truth is that if you secure the proper shed plan designs for your project, plans that include floor plans, blow-up detail drawings, and a complete step-by-step set of detailed instructions for planning and executing the work, your job will come off without a hitch.
The Power of The Plans
Experience proves over and over again that a detailed plan is the best defense against having a problem-filled project. In fact, with proper set of blueprints and specifications your project will proceed smoothly from the permit stage through final inspection.
Not only that, but a well-designed plan will save you money. If the design contains a materials list describing in detail just how much of everything from lumber to screws and nails, youll be able to purchase just the right amount of materials and have almost no waste at all.
In addition, a detailed set of step-by-step instructions will help develop a time-line for completing your project. Youll know how much time you should allocate for each separate operation in order to make the job go smoothly.
Simple Steps for Before Building
Building a shed is more complicated than building a saw-horse and far less complex than building a house. That doesnt mean it is easy. There are any number of working parts that must be considered. There are two main things to consider when building your shed. First is where to put it and second, make sure that you get the proper permits to start building.
Choose a spot to build that is on level ground. Call your local utility company to mark the underground wires, pipes and cables before you ever start to dig for your foundation posts. Level ground will help you avoid a large excavation project and knowing where the wires and pipes are will certainly save you from cutting the supply of electricity or water to your home.
Knowing whether or not you need a permit for building is also critical. I know a fellow that thought he didnt need a permit and the local building inspector made him tear down his shed even though the shed met all the requirements of the building code. If you live in a planned development it may also be necessary to gain permission from the board of your home owners association as they want to make sure that the shed you plan on building meets the aesthetic requirements of the development.
Once you do all of this it is time to start building your shed. Remember that shed plan designs are your starting point for any project. Just be sure not to look for plans that do not include step-by-step instructions and detailed plans for building..
Don Koenig has been a professional carpenter and woodworker for over 25 years. He offers tips and ideas for building sheds an other woodworking projects at [http://www.designsforsheds.com]Designs for Sheds. Right now he is offering a free gift of a 24 page basic shed plan for a [http://www.designsforsheds.com/shed-plan-designs]12 x 8 Shed. Why not visit his site and see what all the fuss is about.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Shed-Plan-Designs:-Building-a-Wooden-Storage-Shed&id=6676463] Shed Plan Designs: Building a Wooden Storage Shed
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Router Week

Discovery Channel has Shark Week, so why not Router Week here? Friday, Ill have two new videos on router basics. The first one will be an introduction to the router and cover primary techniques. The second video will be a simple project using just a straight bit and a roundover bit.


In my shop I use my router on nearly every project I build. After my table saw, it is my next most important woodworking tool. Equally important is my router table. I rarely use my router in hand-held mode.


I use an inexpensive Craftsman table, but eventually I will get around to making a table that suits me better. Last week I asked for you guys to send pictures of your router tables. Ill be posting them here all week. If youve been thinking about making one,  I hope these will give you some ideas. The possibilities are endless.


Warren Downes


Warren calls this a $15 / 15 minute router table. My kind of budget! (Note how the fence just swings on a pivot.)


I made this super cheap router table from scrap wood and a few bolts, im only new to wood working and had no idea how easy it was going to make my life, i seem to hardly take the router off the board. 
Its just a piece of MDF with the router bolted to it and pine for the fence held by a clamp on one end and a bolt and wingnut on the other. 
I can clamp it to my bench or table saw very quickly and takes up no room in the garage.









John Hendricks

Here is Johns router table. To call it just a "table" hardly does it justice.

It was a lot more work than I had planned on, and when I finished I was done with woodworking for awhile. All and all Im glad I spend all that time because I love this table. Its probably my best tool. When I got done I went out and bought a new router cause I couldnt bare putting my old router in this thing. I did a lot of research to incorporate different features. This is a combination of ideas from various places and a few of my own. Things I incorporated into the cabinet: 
-Laminated the top (both top and bottom for strength)
-Closed cabinet makes less noise
-Top is about 1 1/2" thick.
-Miter slide
-Can mount feather boards in miter slide or up on the fence
-A drawer for storing bits and other router stuff
-Dust collection
-Mobile base
-The fence slides on drawer rails. This was kind of tricky, but I love this feature. Lock down from back.
-Adjustable wings on each side of bit.
-Laminated wings so stock slides easy.
-A paddle switch to power on and off router without reaching under cabinet
-A pullout box under router to catch most of the saw dust, also for more storage.
-Lift. This was tricky, and I experimented with different ideas. Simplest idea worked best. Made two wooden gears with a belt between. Can adjust height from above table.








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Skype for woodworkers

I had the pleasure of working with Matthias Wandel of Woodgears this past week, testing out a new object-oriented version of Skype.

I have to say, this could completely revolutionize woodworking. People from around the world can collaborate on actual projects in real time.

We each documented our demonstration and decided to release our videos today for you to evaluate.

There are still a few bugs in the software, but for the most part, the new Skype is well worth checking out.

My version.



Matthiass version.

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Wow and I was only asking 19 99

A few people sent me this story. Its both ridiculous and sad. Well, sad because this woman could have bought a genuine iWood for only $19.99. And a free iWood Nano too!

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Woman Buys a Block of Wood with an Apple Logo Thinking It’s an iPad

The spectacularly stupid Ashley McDowell was approached by two men in a McDonalds parking lot where they offered to sell her an iPad for $300. She only had $180, but they gave it to her anyway. When she got home, she found out it was really just a block of wood with an Apple logo painted on the back.
But its sort of an amazing block of wood. This story is just too comical in so many ways. Theres McDowell, thinking she scored the deal of a lifetime at the South Carolina Mickey Ds and paid $180 for a piece of wood in a FedEx box. Apparently the con men selling her the goods claimed they bought them in bulk and were selling them at a discount. Then she calls the cops and they launch in investigation into her stupidity. Sorry, lady, but if you bought this story, the $180 should be considered a Stupid Tax and the crooks should get to keep it.
The crooks are totally crazy, too. Didnt they realize that they didnt need to make the block of wood look like an iPad? They even painted on a screen and some fake icons so that it would look like the real deal. Did they realize that the success of their felonious enterprise was contingent on the mark not taking it out of the box? This wasnt going to fool them! I mean, if you swipe the screen and get a splinter, you have to know somethings up. I can just picture the two men sitting around for hours making all these fake iPads like Santas elves in the workshop thinking theyre going to strike it rich. Either that or they just painted it up to fuck with the people who they just ripped off. Actually, thats pretty badass.
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Curved drawer fronts how to cut them to length and rout drawer bottom grooves


Curved drawers are a two part problem. How to cut them to length and how to rout a groove for the bottoms?
Photo: Matt Kenney
Im in the final stages of making a bow-front jewelry cabinet for my wife. All thats left is to make the 17 little bow-front drawers for the interior of the cabinet! Ive made enough drawers with curved fronts to know that they present two challenges. First, there is the problem of cutting them to length and getting the correct angle on the ends. Second, theres the little issue of the groove for the drawer bottom. Ive seen plenty of solutions for both problems, but none of them were easy and most involved cumbersome ways of measuring the angles and holding the drawers.
After thinking about the problems for some time, I finally hit upon a solution. First, I realized that I could make a curved fence for my router table and use a slot-cutting bit to make the drawer bottom groove. I experimented with solid fences made from MDF and it worked well, but I always hated the fact that the fences used up a lot of MDF and always required some real PITA work to make a pocket in the fence for the bit. So, then I had an idea. Make a curved base from a single layer of MDF and cut a notch for the bit at the bandsaw. Then glue some "fence posts" along the curved front and attach a hardboard fence face to the posts. Brilliant! (I wish I knew where the brilliance came from!) This type of fence works great. The grooves are cut to a consistent depth all the way around the concave face of the drawer fronts.
Of course, I was still struggling with how to cut the fronts to length. But then I realized that I could take a fence just like the one for the router table, attach it to my tablesaws miter gauge, put a drawer front on the fence and then feed it directly into the blade. The correct angle would be cut by default. Fantastic! A single fence solves both of my problems! I am, of course, very excited about this (and wish I could have more good ideas!).

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Monday, March 3, 2014

Black Decker CHS6000 6 Volt Handisaw Cordless Powered Hand Saw

It couldnt be any easier than this: a cordless hand saw that cuts wood, metal, drywall, plastic, rope and more. We like it for its grab-it-and-go convenience and because it doesnt balk at wood thats up to an inch thick. Its perfect for taming overgrown bushes and stray branches, but it also makes quick work of PVC pipes, vinyl gutters, wire shelving, wallboard, craft projects and a hundred other things. Its small and light enough for even the most petite among us to grasp it firmly with jus
Runs off a powerful 6-volt motorTool-free blade changesAccepts standard jig saw blades for added convenienceOperates at 1,850 SPMIncluded with hand saw: wood cutting blade, metal cutting blade, and wall mountable charger
List Price: $ 56.42
Price: $ 19.75
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Pallet project follow up and a little about this and that

Happy Saturday. Mere Minutes. Following up a little on yesterdays video. And deep discussion about things such as Hunger Games and curling.

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PDFs

Hello Folks.
I just sent an email to the whole class with a bunch of PDF attachments of table plans (thanks for finding them, Ann.)
George: your email came back saying your mailbox is full.
OK
Happy Spring Break.
-Shannon
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Make a wood puzzle

You might remember about a month ago when I posted a photo of a puzzle Timothy Sluder made. I finally got around to making one of my own. What I discovered after giving it to a number of people to attempt, is that it is really challenging to put together, even though its only three small pieces.

I also learned that it is pretty easy to figure out how to take it apart, so my advice is to show someone the completed puzzle, then take it apart without him or her watching. Have them attempt to build it.

Here is a PDF of Tims plan for the puzzle. You should definitely download it if you would like to build one: it makes it a whole lot easier, and his instructions for putting it together are clear. Thanks again, Tim.

In the video, I decided to try to add some class to the show. Wow, its just like Masterpiece Theater.




Oh, and heres what inspired the video. This is a hoot:

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Work Bench Repair

As mentioned previously, my poor little bench recently decided to give up the ghost and collapse on me.


Until, I get round to building a proper bench, I have decided to make some improvements / repairs so I can at least carry on working wood. Its been ages since I have actually built anything useful!....

Anyway, the first thing to do was to lower the bench height by a good few inches. I have always found it hard to get some weight squarely over the plane and pushing sideways rather than downwards increases the lateral forces being exerted on the poor little bench frame therefore increasing the racking.
The bench felt quite a bit more stable immediately the legs were shortened.  Next, add some bracing...
I had some pieces of wood that were perfect for the job!

With the four braces added and reduced height, I could really feel the bench frame start to stiffen up.

One of the biggest annoyances with this beginners bench has been work holding. All the dog holes are some stupid small size (~ 15mm) and not the normal 3/4" (19mm). Even if they were the correct size, the bench top is not thick enough to use holdfasts or hold downs. Also, even without the drawer on the front face of the bench, the bench top skirt made clamping almost impossible. I decided to put in some blocking underneath the bench to thicken it up and bring it closer the the thickness of the bench top skirt.

The first job was to rip and glue up some timber to form a panel of the correct width. It only had to be flat(ish) on the side that was to be glued and vaguely square as it was not going to be seen - Its a workbench not a piece of furniture.
This panel, was then both glued and screwed to the underside of the bench top making the bench top now a good 2" (50mm) thick.
I used counter sunk screws from the bench top down into the blocking panel and also reused the screw holes that used to hold the draw rails on the front edge to secure the panel.

Lastly, with the timber I had left, I added a large brace across the front of the bench, this is in line with the bench top edge, so could be useful for planning the edges of large boards such as table tops.
With the thicker bench top and no drawer in the way, I can now easily use F-Clamps to clamp work on the front face of the bench and the whole bench feels a lot more secure.

I am not expecting miracles from these quick and dirty additions, but the bench is definitely better than it was. I will get round to re-drilling the dog holes and maybe get some Veritas Wonder Dogs and Hold Fasts for it, as although quite pricey, they could be reused on a new bench in the future. Maybe build a Moxon style bench vice?

At least I have a working bench again...for now anyway!









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Sunday, March 2, 2014

Rustic Open Kitchen Shelving

Hey there!  A friend of ours alerted us to a large pile of wood he was just going to throw out behind one of the buildings he owns and told us to help ourselves.......so we did.


Can you believe that within that pile were these rustic solid 3 inch thick barn beams?  I sure couldnt believe it and they were there for the taking......free.

These suckers are heavy and thick and wide.  Perfect for something special I have in mind.


Amongst them was this very large beam between 4 and 5 inches thick.  Still trying to decide what to do with that one.


 Look at how thick that is!  Heres what I have in mind.....


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Im working on my own version using these photos as inspiration.  I happen to love open shelving in the kitchen and have always wanted it.  I dont get to hung up on worrying about how impractical it is or isnt because I have the lower cabinets, as well as cabinets on the other side of the room, to hide all the ugly plastic dishes that I dont want showing.

So, with some of our other projects on hold, this is what I hope to be working on this weekend.

Stay tuned......
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Pocket Doors and Porcelain Door Knobs

When we first found our home, one of the features that we loved the most was the original large pocket door separating the living and dining room.  It was still the original wood before we moved in, as were all the trim and built-ins in the house.  It also came with the original plates and glass door knobs. 

Because we didnt really care for the dark stained wood trim, all of it was painted bright white right away throughout the house, which took weeks but it was so worth it.  The white really made the beautiful trim pop instead of just blending into the wood floor.  And we just loved how the pocket door looked with all the bright white paint.  One of the things we never thought to change was the door knob and backplate.  
 The current one was just not our thing, too Victorian and ornate, but it was one of those details that didnt really seem important so we left it there.  But it always bothered me a little.  I felt it didnt really go with our decor and it made me not really enjoy the pocket door as much as I wanted to.  So, I decided to change that.  I rummaged through my hubbys boxes of found vintage hardware, doorknobs, etc.,
and found some I really loved.
These vintage brass backplates and gorgeous white porcelain door knobs which I just LOVED.  The porcelain doorknobs are heavy (for a door knob) and I love that, too.  The several layers of paint needed to come off the backplates so I grabbed a can of spray stripper.

Warning:  This stuff is super strong and I actually hate using it but it does the job fast.  Use it with care, outside with gloves and a mask.  Heres how they looked after.
I was actually planning to spray paint the backplates with oil rubbed bronze spray paint but I liked them so much after stripping them that I decided to leave them as is.  Hubby and I removed the old hardware and attached these and I LOVE the difference.   (I also gave the pocket door a fresh coat of ultra white paint.)
It may seem like a small detail but sometimes those can make a big difference because we are loving our pocket door much more now.  I love the straight lines of this door knob backplate instead of the ornate look of the other one.
As you can see it is quite large.  We dont shut it often but it certainly comes in handy from 
time to time.  And it really is a beautiful door.

Heres the "before" from the other side.
And after.....
Again, small detail, but big change to us.
Im so glad I didnt spray paint the backplates.  Im crazy about this change and think it goes with our home so much more.  And it was FREE!  Now, I guess I better get to work on the other doors.

P.S.  We just repainted our dining room.  If youre interested, the color is called Classic Gray by Benjamin Moore.  :)  The paint on the trim and pocket door is called Ultra White by Valspar.

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Small Woodworking Plans Wooden Ideas

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