We're back in Edmonton for the Fringe (From Fringe with Love) and decided to go the with the dangerous/adventurous route this year when picking plays. We don't look at the reviews and pick based solely on the artists promotional material. Our first pick was Forget Me … [Read more...] about Forget Me Not – Edmonton Fringe
Roorkhee Chair
I accidentally found a post on these chairs and had to build one. Named after the British headquarters of the Indian Army Corps of Engineers in India, the Roorkhee chair was developed in the final years of the 19th century as the British military become more mobile following … [Read more...] about Roorkhee Chair
Table in a Bag for the Great Dale
We need an outside table but don;t have a lot of room. Somebody mentioned table in a bag at some point and I thought that was a great idea. I saw some aluminum ones online and accidentally saw some rough plans for a kids table that I co-opted. We didn't want to spend a lot of … [Read more...] about Table in a Bag for the Great Dale
Kinetic Sculpture Race 2013
Today was a great day for a kinetic sculpture race. Just the right amount of people, perfect temperature, plenty of shade, water, food, and music. Chris had so much fun he wants to make one of these contraptions for next year with Theo and Mike. Even if they don't make one, next … [Read more...] about Kinetic Sculpture Race 2013
Re-purposed 3/4″ Black Pipe Turned into a Chin-up Bar
The ceilings in our basement are too short for the door mounted chin-up bars so it was installed in the doorway to Lina's craft room. Store bought chin-up bars were too expensive and difficult to install in our weird basement. Then I remembered that I still have the … [Read more...] about Re-purposed 3/4″ Black Pipe Turned into a Chin-up Bar