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I look at the fishing reel on the other thread and think, wow....I have no idea what it is and what is does but I want to make one. I've had the urge for the last 18 months to start making or doing something. I work in a job that means I don't produce anything tangible so I'm looking for an outlet.
So what can I pick up as a hobby? I don't have much room in the shed, certainly not enough for a lathe or big work bench, but I'd love to do something with wood ๐ Any ideas?
If you come round to mine and build me a flat garage roof i'll pat you on the back for 15 mins non stop.
[i]I don't have much room in the shed, ... but I'd love to do something with wood [/i]
build a bigger shed ๐
Qwerty, the only 'timber' I have to hand is this years Christmas tree. How big is the roof?
build a bigger shed
That has crossed my mind I'm thinking of putting a cedar shingle roof on it.
๐ at waswas!
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Building a camper van is surprisingly satisfying. 6mths in so far (not non-stop I hasten to add!) and have taught myself a lot of stuff. Doesn't ft in my shed.
[url= http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/what-is-the-last-thing-you-made-pics-pls ]Fill yer boots with ideas and inspiration[/url]
That first garden pump track vid is one of the dullest things I have ever seen, as is the track.
Electronics. Cool components do an arduino starter kit for not much.
Qwerty, the only 'timber' I have to hand is this years Christmas tree. How big is the roof?
7.3 x 3.8 meters.
Fek me if you do it I'll give you [fnarr] wood [/fnarr]
Get a Router, and then think of a reason to use it ๐
One of these:
Electronics....
Bit to close to what's do for living. Don't want to do any thinking, just doing.
Routers, now we're talking. I got my Dremel out recently and had a whale of a time. ๐
Carve a walking stick head. I know someone who sells them and they are amazing. His black grouse is as real. Done out of rhododendron.
these
http://shop.lego.com/en-GB/Death-Star-10188
http://shop.lego.com/en-GB/Super-Star-Destroyer-10221
Jesus, how expensive is that Lego!
Jesus, how [s]expensive[/s] awesome is that Lego!
I know!
I'd love to do something with wood
Make tents or babies
A mate of mine has the super star destroyer (and the older star destroyer kit, which is way cooler tbh). If you're going to be a nerd, you might as well be a nerd with a gigantic awesome lego star destroyer.
Half pipe in the garden.
Build yourself a man cave, I would 8)
Come down to Lyme Regis and do a short course at the Boat Building Academy. Great location, excellent atmosphere and woodwork to boot. Then go home and build yourself a BIG shed. Or jack your job in and come and do the long course (38 weeks boatbuilding). Keeps my kids in shoes! ๐
http://www.daveyatescycles.co.uk/custom_bike_frames-About_The_Course-44.php
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbtI-SyQAA0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTPHbOPJ5gA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNTuExxN-Wk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPSStfDj-gc
http://www.thehouseplanner.co.uk/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A98ko6owHB8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjV9e-Lc4Js
I felt similar to you and decided to give making watch straps a go. Lots to research and quite cheap to start up when most likely I get bored of it...
My current list of things to make/do, you might find something interesting:
[url= http://www.eaa1000.av.org/technicl/worktabl/tablefig.htm ]Workbench[/url]
Refurbish a record vice
Bacon Jam
Ketchup
Pesto
Salted Pretzels (german style)
Fix Car panels (learn to weld again)
Kitchen utensil hanger rail
Shoe rack
[url= http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Duct-Tape-Wallet ]Ductape Wallet[/url]
[url= http://www.instructables.com/id/Ten-Green---modular-shelving/ ]Wine Bottle shelf [/url]
[url= http://www.instructables.com/id/Yet-Another-Daft-Punk-Coffee-TableDisplay/ ]Arduino Daft punk table [/url]
lawnmower racer
Kit Car (got an mx5 until I can afford to build what I want)
Refurb a kayak (fibreglass)
Pedal go kart
Balloon to go to space and video it
RC car
Plan lejog off road route
plan european road trip (actually doing this one soon!!!)
[url= http://www.sa-austin.com/other.html ]Biltong maker [/url]
Respray bike frame (by myself, design done)
Homebrew - put another brew on
Motivforz I like your thinking. Some quality things there. I've just taken down a metal curtain rail from the bedroom which I intend making into a tool ril for the shed ala your kitchen rail. Nice ideas.

