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How to Make a Simple BB Gun Target Backstop

Ethan | January 18, 2012

This past Christmas, Kim gave Fred an Official Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle. (Yep, it’s just like this one, except it has no compass in the stock, and it doesn’t have a “thing which tells time”…) I pulled this picture from Christmas morning off Facebook; check out that big ol’ grin. Fred and I were shooting it in the workshop at a makeshift target the other night when a BB came flying back at us on a ricochet. Neither of us shot an eye out that night, but we still...

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How to Make a Beer Tote: A Beginner’s Woodworking Project

Ethan | January 5, 2012

Months before we started putting together our workshop, I came across a very simple idea for making a wooden beer tote. I’ve never delved deeply into woodworking, and this tote seemed like a great place to start. Now that our shop is up and running, I decided to try my hand at building one. If you’re looking for a great beginner’s woodworking project, this tote is a great place to start. It’s simple, can be completed in just a few hours, and can add a rustic look to any space. The original concept for this tote...

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How to Make A Simple Bow Rack

Ethan | August 2, 2011

Today we have a guest post from Andy at Bow Hunting Maryland. As his site name implies, Andy’s an avid bow hunter here in Maryland. He’s also quite handy, and has helped Fred and Kim on several projects around their house, including installing hardwood floors last summer. Andy asked if he could share an article on building the wood bow rack pictured below, and we obliged. If you’re interested in bow hunting in Maryland, or anywhere else on the planet, head on over to BHM and bookmark it for future reference. How to...

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