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TSuppa · January 30th, 2012, 07:24 PM

Just in the planning stages of a guitar build. This is what i built in the mean time.

Martyn · January 30th, 2012, 07:25 PM

These things give me something to do when I get bored at work. Had to re-do the paracord on this one cos I wasn't happy with it. They're all made from old files and are sharp enough to shave with.

Also like to make bread

Colt W. Knight · January 30th, 2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Telenut62

A gun next to a light switch?????

Yes, it is next to a light switch.

Nick JD · January 30th, 2012, 07:50 PM

PHawley · January 30th, 2012, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick JD

Now do you mean you make beer or that you make glasses empty?

Nick JD · January 30th, 2012, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PHawley

Now do you mean you make beer or that you make glasses empty?

I make the beer and the glasses empty.

Fernder · January 30th, 2012, 08:08 PM

I design and build scenery

And I build 1/4" scale models of the scenery before building full size

chillman · January 30th, 2012, 08:12 PM

Hmmmmm I wouldn't mind having a custom set of Colt W. Knight 1911 grips...

suthol · January 30th, 2012, 08:16 PM

Tele build under way, but designed and built both car and trailer

Jupiter · January 30th, 2012, 08:17 PM

I made stained glass panels for my house. Walked into a gallery/workshop and asked them to show me how to make 'em. I saved 50% by doing it myself!

I'm pretty proud of the sandblasted panels. They were really fun to make.

I made 5 of these. The sandblasted parts are sandwich glass. I covered the colored side with a big piece of vinyl (like electrical tape), cut the design with an exacto knife, peeled the parts I wanted to blast. It was so gratifying to see how a simple technique can turn out like REAL ART!

All of the designs have some kind of auspicious or seasonal meaning. The turtle, crane and koi are all symbols of longevity; the yellow one is a harvest moon--and yes, the little round one below is an eggplant. Many of them were cribbed from a book of Japanese textile patterns. Others were shamelessly pilfered and adapted from the Internet. Some were simply photographs that I drew over with a sharpie.

I'll pull them out and take them with me if we ever move; the next guy can make his own.

SacDAve · January 30th, 2012, 08:31 PM

I make all kinds a stuff. I'm working on a cutting board that says Ferrari now I doubt I'll get to take test drive, The rocking horse I made for my Daughter I made my son one also it was decapitated in about 2 months.

Colt W. Knight · January 30th, 2012, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chillman

Hmmmmm I wouldn't mind having a custom set of Colt W. Knight 1911 grips...

If you find some wood you like, send it over, and I'll make you a set.

skipjackrc4 · January 30th, 2012, 09:57 PM

Great idea for a thread!

I build electric violins, and plan on doing an acoustic one of these days. I also have recently gotten into photography, if that counts as making things. The electric here I built, the acoustic I did not.

Colt W. Knight · January 30th, 2012, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by skipjackrc4

Great idea for a thread!

I build electric violins, and plan on doing an acoustic one of these days. I also have recently gotten into photography, if that counts as making things. The electric here I built, the acoustic I did not.

I really like the second picture.

bullfrogblues · January 30th, 2012, 10:06 PM

Beautiful creations! Keep them coming, I love looking at this stuff!

Maricopa · January 30th, 2012, 10:08 PM

A gun next to a light switch?????

This has to be my favorite post this week......

I built this a few years back.

dean · January 30th, 2012, 10:08 PM

One of my other hobbies is restoring old fly fishing gear. Here is a 1920s reel I redid (and still use).

Here are a couple rods I brought back from oblivion.

Dean

refin · January 30th, 2012, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jkingma

WOW Jack. Those are beautiful.

Agreed!

raito · January 30th, 2012, 10:19 PM

I did the lapidary for this set of 4 crowns:

The rest of the images are here:

http://scametalwork.com/images/north...lery/index.htm

The amethysts are rough shaped, but flat on the bottom to sit in the settings better. That fit with the period we wanted. I did not do the metalwork for these (but I've dome others).

Wish I had pictures of some of the others.

I guess I could say I did this:

It's not everyone that designs their own house.

The rest of those pictures are here:

http://http://www.raito.com/newhouse/

I did put the brick up on the front, too.

Lots of other metalwork, jewelry, etc. I did armour professionally for a while out of college until I found a real job.

I guess I just don't take a lot of pictures. The best things I've made so far as my children.

w3stie · January 30th, 2012, 10:25 PM

Another car builder here. Here's mine:

January 30th, 2012, 07:24 PM	#21 (permalink)
TSuppa TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hallam, NE Posts: 6	Just in the planning stages of a guitar build. This is what i built in the mean time. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images

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Martyn TDPRI Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Morecambe, UK Age: 54 Posts: 90	These things give me something to do when I get bored at work. Had to re-do the paracord on this one cos I wasn't happy with it. They're all made from old files and are sharp enough to shave with. Also like to make bread __________________ Oops, I thought this forum was for fiddlers!

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Fernder Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Diego Age: 33 Posts: 279	I design and build scenery And I build 1/4" scale models of the scenery before building full size

January 30th, 2012, 08:17 PM	#30 (permalink)
Jupiter Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Osaka, Japan Age: 50 Posts: 6,773 6 Photos	I made stained glass panels for my house. Walked into a gallery/workshop and asked them to show me how to make 'em. I saved 50% by doing it myself! I'm pretty proud of the sandblasted panels. They were really fun to make. I made 5 of these. The sandblasted parts are sandwich glass. I covered the colored side with a big piece of vinyl (like electrical tape), cut the design with an exacto knife, peeled the parts I wanted to blast. It was so gratifying to see how a simple technique can turn out like REAL ART! All of the designs have some kind of auspicious or seasonal meaning. The turtle, crane and koi are all symbols of longevity; the yellow one is a harvest moon--and yes, the little round one below is an eggplant. Many of them were cribbed from a book of Japanese textile patterns. Others were shamelessly pilfered and adapted from the Internet. Some were simply photographs that I drew over with a sharpie. I'll pull them out and take them with me if we ever move; the next guy can make his own. __________________ If only we could use our evil powers For the good of mankind. --Tito and Tarantula Climbing Mt. Stupid since 1962 Last edited by Jupiter; January 30th, 2012 at 08:26 PM. Reason: forgot one of my favorite ones

January 30th, 2012, 08:31 PM	#31 (permalink)
SacDAve Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Rocklin Ca. Age: 61 Posts: 2,197	I make all kinds a stuff. I'm working on a cutting board that says Ferrari now I doubt I'll get to take test drive, The rocking horse I made for my Daughter I made my son one also it was decapitated in about 2 months. Attached Thumbnails __________________ It's all about Gigabytes, just not enough to go-around

January 30th, 2012, 09:57 PM	#33 (permalink)
skipjackrc4 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: USA Posts: 304	Great idea for a thread! I build electric violins, and plan on doing an acoustic one of these days. I also have recently gotten into photography, if that counts as making things. The electric here I built, the acoustic I did not. Attached Thumbnails

January 30th, 2012, 10:06 PM	#35 (permalink)
bullfrogblues Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Southeast Florida Age: 62 Posts: 1,124	Beautiful creations! Keep them coming, I love looking at this stuff!

January 30th, 2012, 10:08 PM	#36 (permalink)
Maricopa Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Phx, AZ Age: 47 Posts: 1,973 107 Photos	A gun next to a light switch????? This has to be my favorite post this week...... I built this a few years back.

January 30th, 2012, 10:08 PM	#37 (permalink)
dean Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota Age: 65 Posts: 2,423	One of my other hobbies is restoring old fly fishing gear. Here is a 1920s reel I redid (and still use). Here are a couple rods I brought back from oblivion. Dean __________________ "I used to be clueless, but I've turned that situation around 360 degrees."

January 30th, 2012, 10:19 PM	#39 (permalink)
raito Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Madison, WI Age: 51 Posts: 1,342	I did the lapidary for this set of 4 crowns: The rest of the images are here: http://scametalwork.com/images/north...lery/index.htm The amethysts are rough shaped, but flat on the bottom to sit in the settings better. That fit with the period we wanted. I did not do the metalwork for these (but I've dome others). Wish I had pictures of some of the others. I guess I could say I did this: It's not everyone that designs their own house. The rest of those pictures are here: http://http://www.raito.com/newhouse/ I did put the brick up on the front, too. Lots of other metalwork, jewelry, etc. I did armour professionally for a while out of college until I found a real job. I guess I just don't take a lot of pictures. The best things I've made so far as my children.

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w3stie Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: brisbane Age: 56 Posts: 2,967	Another car builder here. Here's mine: __________________ FORTUNA FAVET FORTIBUS

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