Drink Beer Build Stuff

Amateur builder of things. Professional beer drinker. Creator of the Drink Beer Build Stuff blog.

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I appreciated the enthusiasm from everyone following along on this project. The tutorial is up and ready. Tons of pictures on this one.

Let me know what you think!

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I inserted the map board into the frame and anchored it into place. I also installed a couple French cleat sections to the top of the frame to make it easier to hang. I'll post some final pictures of it installed on the wall soon!

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Implemented a bright idea for the wall map yesterday. The RF receiver let's me control the lights (on/off, brightness, mode) with a remote, and the RF signal works through the plywood, unlike an IR remote which requires line of site.

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I added a subtle chamfer, stained, and then put the first couple coats of a satin finish on the frame. The next step will explain that thicker than necessary back frame.

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I'm finally up and running again after spending about a year moving and then building a new garage with a dedicated workshop! Feels good to be back in the shop. First project: Wall Mounted Map

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@HalfHourHank Thanks! It was a quick and simple project!

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@woodworkcity I would! For the right project. It had a really cool look and was fun to do.

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@caskwoodworking This is the sexiest video on the internet today! 😍

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@WoodWhisperer Scared cat.

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@handcraftedbyJC Very nice! I've got something similar using just 2 x 4s on my future project list.

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@jamesdesign I'm so stubborn about taking a little time to make a jig in the first place, but I never regret the time I spent on it after the fact!

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@VeritasWoodwor1 Wow! That's an upgrade!

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@markspens @Crayola Maybe you just hate pencils...

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Have you ever built a clock?

As promised, here are a few pictures of the shop clock I just finished. I'll post some better pictures and the tutorial for this project sometime next week.

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I just finished up this project. It's a functional clock now! As long as you're okay with it being 5 o'clock no matter the hand position.

I'll post a finished picture or two tomorrow. Tutorial and more pictures coming next week!

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So many layers of packing and masking tape, but this is really starting to look like a thing now. Next: Finishing up the hour and minute hands and applying a few coats of poly before I add the clock hardware.

It's always 5 o'clock in the shop!

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@natelangston I like it! Can't wait to see how they turn out!

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@ErinIrber Beautiful work!

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@RudeMechanic Good article. And very nice workbench!

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@John_Malecki Wow! Can't speak to the difficulty of working with wenge, but you're right, that did turn it looking awesome.