We picked up the shell of this chair in Palm Springs and I restored it for my Motu Nui merit. I bought this pool after our first Ohana and a friend suggested that we tiki it up with some thatch. That's a great idea! I experimented with some ideas to bamboo-ize some PVC … [Read more...] about Tiki Room History 2021
Portable Bar Bar Stools
I came across a Kickstarter a couple of years ago that offered a CNC machine (Maslow CNC) that could cut 4'x8' sheets of plywood for under $500. (For those who don't know: A CNC machine allows the user to draw what they want to cut or carve, convert that drawing into x and y … [Read more...] about Portable Bar Bar Stools
New Great Dale Braking System and Parking Brake Cable
The Great Dale was in for some routine maintenance and the mechanic noticed that the front wheel turned normally until the brakes were applied. The wheel would stop turning until pressure was relieved in the system. That meant the front brakes were always on when I was driving, … [Read more...] about New Great Dale Braking System and Parking Brake Cable
Free Shop Furniture from the Wood Whisperer
When Lina and I first moved to Denver together and got a house. I needed a hobby that got me off the damn computer and decided to try some woodworking after watching some YouTube Videos from The Wood Whisperer (https://thewoodwhisperer.com/) All the videos were great and I … [Read more...] about Free Shop Furniture from the Wood Whisperer
New Tiki Room Chair
I saw this chair at a Tiki show in Palm Springs and I loved it. But we didn't need any more projects and it wasn't an easy fit in the truck for the trip home. So, of course, Lina bought it. I made these temporary cushions to hold us over until this winter when we go to … [Read more...] about New Tiki Room Chair