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Jack's Backyard

Stuff I Make From Reclaimed Wood

It's All For Fun. In the process of woodworking, it's common to have wood waste, mistakes, and reclaimed wood from old projects. I make these things out of a desire to make something from nothing, to create space in my shop, and to have some fun. If you like what you see, my talents are for sale.

Nothing seen here is really for sale. If you just have to have it, want to market it, or want to put me on payroll, please contact me. I see a need to use excess lumber and thought it would be fun to see what I could make. I've had fun and learned that even the smallest piece of scrap can be used. Unfortunately, the time involved in making things from recycled wood takes time and is not profitable enough to make a living on. So most of this was for fun.

So....What's the point you ask?

I see a ton of waste everyday.

I try to do my part to save what I can and make things people can enjoy. The direction I want to go with this page is to show my creativity, skill, and craftsmanship. I hope to pass on my skills and my abilities to anyone who will listen.

Come Closer!

In the near future, I'll convert these hobbies of mine into do-it-yourself manuals. I see them as easy woodworking projects for boy scouts, an opportunity for a family to spend some time and learn something together, or just to make something because you like it or need it.

Too Close... You're Creeping Me Out!

Everything here was made from waste I found or made. It's surprising how much there is and how much can be made. You can make the birdhouse with a single 6' fence picket. There is so much wood fencing at the dump, it has it's own section. A Boy Scout Troop could earn a million woodworking merit badges just using old fence pickets. Free!

These are easy projects.

I know. I'm lazy, if they were hard, they would not be here. Okay... The octagon baskets are a pain. They are easy to look at, but to make a nice one from scrap will test your patience. One day Uncle Jack will tell you the story of how he shot a brad nail into his thumb while making these sweet baskets. Beware the brad nailer and softwoods! Stick to birdhouses, swingsets, mailboxes, and picnic tables.

This is new. Just made it. A few alterations left to make. I am going to paint it hunter green. Just to try it out. I want to make them from pine, but they will rot quickly without a sealant. Since it's a prototype for DIY plans, I used reclaimed wood from defective playset parts. It's redwood, but the sapwood layer. It has no place outdoors without a good sealant. This will be a good test.

Some of my fun wood projects and a 240lb.

moss rock I was compelled to buy.

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