Sketch of the Day: Heavy-Duty Deck Bench


This deck bench concept goes with the deck serving tableround deck table , and heavy-duty deck chair concepts.

 

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Plan of the Week: AC Screen


Industrial design wizards haven’t taken a stab at air conditioning units yet. The Chief’s Shop AC Screen is a good way to mask those unattractive chunks of metal we appreciate in the summer. Hinges at the corners allow the sides to open out, offering access to the unit if needed.

Click the image below to download the plan.

Be sure to e-mail me with any questions and let me know what you think – chief@chiefs-shop.com.

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Sketch of the Day: Deck Serving Table


This deck serving table concept goes with the round deck table and heavy-duty deck chair concepts.

 

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Sketch of the Day: Heavy-Duty Deck Chair


To match the round deck table design from yesterday, I created this beefy deck chair concept.

 

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Sketch of the Day: Round Deck Table


This deck table seats six and is just over six feet in diameter.

 

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Sketch of the Day: Storage Bench


Add a cushion to the top and this storage bench makes a nice accent piece.

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Scrap Wood Project: Toy Shield


This toy shield goes with last week’s toy sword/dagger. On the second page are variations to allow you to decorate it. The last page offers a round variation that looks like it could come from a recent movie that depicts a red-headed lass with Scottish roots.

Click on the image to download the pattern. Use up that scrap wood!

For more patterns and templates, go to the Patterns & Templates page.

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Sketch of the Day: Camp Bench


The camp bench concept goes with the camp stool from yesterday. This would be more of a permanent fixture at a camp site.

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Label Project Parts


I highly recommend you diligently identify and mark work pieces during the process of building a project. This is particularly important with a project that has numerous parts, or several parts that are nearly the same size.

There have been projects in my past that contained parts that were within 1/2-inch , 1/4-inch, and even 1/8-inch of each other. With dimensions that close, it’s REAL easy to grab the wrong part, slap some glue on, and attach it. It’s even easier to do this at the end of a work session, which is REAL interesting when you get back to the project the next day…

After I mark a measurement I like to go ahead and write the length as well as the part name BEFORE I make the cut. I often make several measurement marks on various parts at a time, so this really helps me.

Note in the above photo that I’ve marked an “X” on the waste side of the cut. I also don’t always use the “V” symbol to mark the line, and I use a .9 mm mechanical pencil rather than a carpenter’s pencil. Call me a rebel. I find the .9 mm lead works just fine on most lumber I use for interior projects. However, I do use a carpenter’s pencil and “V” on exterior lumber.

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Plan of the Week: Raised Planter


The Chief’s Shop Raised Planter  makes gardening easier for those who find it difficult to bend over and/or kneel when working in the garden. It’s just plain easy to reach at a working height of 36 inches. I’ve also designed it so it can be built with or without a Kreg Pocket Hole Jig.

Click the image below to download the plan.

Be sure to e-mail me with any questions and let me know what you think – chief@chiefs-shop.com.

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