# DIY and Hobby projects, small to big. Pictures of course **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** arts-crafts, tools-electric-diy\ **Created:** [January 17, 2022, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-and-hobby-projects-small-to-big-pictures-of-course/957910 "2022-01-17T00:50:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2022, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-and-hobby-projects-small-to-big-pictures-of-course/957910/141 "2022-10-16T14:25:47Z")
> [@Drsunflower1](#): > > I did manage to make some cuddlies, though. But I’ve been stuck on a cuddly for my friend What’s a “cuddly”? ---
**Author:** ![Drsunflower1](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drsunflower1/32/12711_2.png) [@Drsunflower1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drsunflower1)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2022, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-and-hobby-projects-small-to-big-pictures-of-course/957910/142 "2022-10-16T15:37:44Z")
Probably a faulty translation 🤣. I mean a toy animal, sometimes attached to a square of fabric, for a young child to cuddle with. I’m not a native speaker. ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2022, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-and-hobby-projects-small-to-big-pictures-of-course/957910/143 "2022-10-16T15:39:54Z")
That sounds far more complicated than a blanket! ---
**Author:** ![Drsunflower1](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drsunflower1/32/12711_2.png) [@Drsunflower1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drsunflower1)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2022, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-and-hobby-projects-small-to-big-pictures-of-course/957910/144 "2022-10-16T15:49:06Z")
It’s quite small and usually not that complicated. The cloth part in this case is one of those patterns that actually not that interesting but does need constant attention ,in that you can’t just mindlessly keep going. The result will be worth it (pics forthcoming), however it requires discipline, which is not my forte. ---
**Author:** ![Drsunflower1](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drsunflower1/32/12711_2.png) [@Drsunflower1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drsunflower1)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2022, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-and-hobby-projects-small-to-big-pictures-of-course/957910/145 "2022-10-16T15:51:20Z")
Have fun with your threads btw, I can’t do embroidery but i love seeing yours and @JaneDoe42 's ---
**Author:** ![MindsEye\_Watering](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mindseye_watering/32/3619_2.png) [@MindsEye\_Watering](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MindsEye_Watering)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2022, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-and-hobby-projects-small-to-big-pictures-of-course/957910/146 "2022-10-16T16:31:57Z")
Strawberries. I started with this: [![Imgur](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52432023921_41ccab2fa6_b.jpg "Strawberry Wall") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/196752440@N06/52432023921/) Then did this: [![Imgur](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52432477360_385192fda6_b.jpg "Strawberry Tower") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/196752440@N06/52432477360/) An unrelated project (printed canvas on homemade frames): [![Imgur](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52432024016_734a907dba_b.jpg "LR Art") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/196752440@N06/52432024016/) ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2022, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-and-hobby-projects-small-to-big-pictures-of-course/957910/147 "2022-10-16T16:43:06Z")
Very nice! ---
**Author:** ![Drsunflower1](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drsunflower1/32/12711_2.png) [@Drsunflower1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drsunflower1)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2022, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-and-hobby-projects-small-to-big-pictures-of-course/957910/148 "2022-10-16T16:46:07Z")
Wow 😍. Beautiful, and looking forward to LOTS of strawberries! ---
**Author:** ![MindsEye\_Watering](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mindseye_watering/32/3619_2.png) [@MindsEye\_Watering](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MindsEye_Watering)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2022, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-and-hobby-projects-small-to-big-pictures-of-course/957910/149 "2022-10-16T18:21:37Z")
Another project using my Mavic 2 drone. I captured the video, edited, added music and sound effects: [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/mVwaafE7uVk/hqdefault.jpg "Dahlonega GA 1 UHD") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVwaafE7uVk) ---
**Author:** ![mordecaiB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mordecaib/32/7725_2.png) [@mordecaiB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mordecaiB)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2022, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-and-hobby-projects-small-to-big-pictures-of-course/957910/150 "2022-10-19T17:56:39Z")
> [@What\_Exit](#): > > I don’t really recall cutting wood with a dremel so I’m not sure, but possibly a speed issue. Yeah, I would try something other than a Dremel if you have it. I really wouldn’t try to cut anything with a Dremel that was bigger than the blade. I usually only use them on things like small dowels etc. > [@Paintcharge](#): > > Not sure if these belong here, since I do actually sell them, but here are things I’m taking to market tomorrow. Nice! Is the one picture bottle openers? > [@Drsunflower1](#): > > Andean eye pattern tubular band on my homemade band loom. Yarn is from my Scheepjes Colourpack. I’m currently spinning and dyeing to use my own yarn in weaving. So there’s that. I don’t understand about half of it, but I’d say it counts. 😀 Are you twining all the threads into a single braided line? > [@FairyChatMom](#): > > But these are some afghans/lap robes I’ve made in the past. They went to an AARP chapter that distributed them to nursing homes or veterans homes. The ones on the bed are folded in half - they’re full blankets. I guess this proves **FairyChatMom** is nice, dammit! And you do nice work. > [@MindsEye\_Watering](#): > > Strawberries. > I started with this: Is that a drainage system or watering system on the side? Great reuse idea with the gutters. > [@MindsEye\_Watering](#): > > An unrelated project (printed canvas on homemade frames): I love this design. Many years ago I did an eight piece painting of Marvel Comics Venom vs. Carnage. I loved it, but ended up giving it to a little kid with leukemia who was a big Venom fan. The kid’s in college now and has it on his dorm wall. ---
**Author:** ![Drsunflower1](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drsunflower1/32/12711_2.png) [@Drsunflower1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drsunflower1)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2022, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-and-hobby-projects-small-to-big-pictures-of-course/957910/151 "2022-10-19T18:22:58Z")
> [@mordecaiB](#): > > I don’t understand about half of it, but I’d say it counts. 😀 Are you twining all the threads into a single braided line? It’s kind of a crossover between weaving and braiding. I make use of warp and weft, so in the strict sense it’s weaving. Braiding is done with only vertical strands. But the warp threads are manipulated and rearranged for every pick, so in that sense it’s more like braiding. Vikings had a comparable technique for weaving bands, where cards or tablets would be used to seperate and manipulate warp threads. Not sure if this is a clarification but there you go 😉 ---
**Author:** ![MindsEye\_Watering](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mindseye_watering/32/3619_2.png) [@MindsEye\_Watering](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MindsEye_Watering)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2022, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-and-hobby-projects-small-to-big-pictures-of-course/957910/152 "2022-10-19T19:04:14Z")
> [@mordecaiB](#): > > Is that a drainage system or watering system on the side? Watering. Drip irrigation. ---
**Author:** ![mordecaiB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mordecaib/32/7725_2.png) [@mordecaiB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mordecaiB)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2022, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-and-hobby-projects-small-to-big-pictures-of-course/957910/153 "2022-10-19T20:53:38Z")
> [@Drsunflower1](#): > > Not sure if this is a clarification but there you go Yep, that helped, thanks. Really beautiful piece of work. And a homemade loom! I think you are in the running for top of the DIY list. > [@MindsEye\_Watering](#): > > Watering. Drip irrigation. Excellent idea and very well done. Our strawberries were a disaster this year. Between birds and squirrels, I think about 90% were half eaten or torn off the vines. I’m one of _those people_ that won’t put up barriers because I don’t want to destroy my view. 🙄 ---
**Author:** ![cincinnatus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cincinnatus/32/7990_2.png) [@cincinnatus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cincinnatus)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2022, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-and-hobby-projects-small-to-big-pictures-of-course/957910/154 "2022-10-20T02:29:13Z")
> [@Biggirl](#): > > I thought I’d come here and ask my more knowledgeable friends “What the hell?” I can’t tell exactly, but is the path the saw cut going straight through the wood? It looks like a small arc to me. If it is, that will cause the side of the saw to burn wood. Use a straightedge to guide the saw. Also, if saw teeth are dull or not set side-to-side, cutting will be difficult and smoky. ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2022, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-and-hobby-projects-small-to-big-pictures-of-course/957910/155 "2022-10-20T17:54:37Z")
[[Album] So .. close .. ![](https://i.imgur.com/lCMDB4p.jpeg?fb "So .. close ..") ](https://imgur.com/a/sd6eOxg) Almost … done … finally to the last color. ---
**Author:** ![eschrodinger](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eschrodinger/32/122_2.png) [@eschrodinger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschrodinger)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2022, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-and-hobby-projects-small-to-big-pictures-of-course/957910/156 "2022-10-20T18:34:18Z")
It’s odd to me that the blade is only blued in one spot. You were using a regular rotating Dremel, right? Not an oscillating tool made by Dremel? Because for it to blue the blade that way, it would have to have been binding and not rotating. If you were using an oscillating tool, I think you just need to slow down. For accuracy, you’ll want to try to keep the blade perpendicular to the wood, and keep it to a straight line you’ve drawn. If you were using a rotating blade Dremel, then as others have said, the blade was binding because of a curve in the cut. ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2022, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-and-hobby-projects-small-to-big-pictures-of-course/957910/157 "2022-10-20T18:57:30Z")
For those who are asking, it was a regular rotating Dremel 200-1. It is 20 years old and needs replacing. I think what happened was a combo of things: Cheap, bendy blade, me going too fast and it hitting that knot there. The poor Dremel is 20 years old and I should replace it, but it’s my old friend! However, it gets too hot to quickly (I’ve tried blow cleaning the vents, which used to work but doesn’t do it anymore) and it complains a lot more than it used to. By complain I mean it makes non-smooth sounding noises. Oh and. . . this was really problematic wood. Abandoned by a guy building a deck because it was too splinter-y and cracking. I tried to even another piece of it quickly on my son’s miter saw. It exploded. I mean-- KABLOOOEY!!! exploded. Shattered the plastic guard on the saw. Good thing I’m a scared of power tools and was bracing it with another, longer piece of wood and not my hand. Also, now I’m SUPER, DUPER AFRAID OF ALL POWER TOOLS GREAT AND SMALL!!! ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2022, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-and-hobby-projects-small-to-big-pictures-of-course/957910/158 "2022-10-20T19:26:57Z")
> [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > Almost … done … finally to the last color. Very nice! ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2022, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-and-hobby-projects-small-to-big-pictures-of-course/957910/159 "2022-10-28T15:38:33Z")
_Little things, mainly to bump this thread:_ So I noticed the deep sink had some serious bracket points on it and realized it would be ideal for a small shelf. But wood would be a bad choice. I remembered I had some plastic pegboard material left over from an old project. I knew I had brackets. I found some bolts that would work and threw it together last night. Required 2 drill holes and went together with ease. [![](https://i.postimg.cc/nM8q1M64/Deepsink-shelf-1.jpg) ](https://i.postimg.cc/nM8q1M64/Deepsink-shelf-1.jpg) As the shelf as leaning down, I was going to go back, undo it all and bend the brackets to level the shelf. But realized I could just make a pair of small shims and get the same result. Done. [![](https://i.postimg.cc/brSQb1FY/Deepsink-shelf.jpg) ](https://i.postimg.cc/brSQb1FY/Deepsink-shelf.jpg) * * * * * * * * * Combination of crafted items, repaints and commercial bits for a battle. [![](https://i.postimg.cc/L8GF3SXH/Hamlet-battle.jpg) ](https://i.postimg.cc/L8GF3SXH/Hamlet-battle.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Tatterdemalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/43a26b/32.png) [@Tatterdemalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tatterdemalion)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2022, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-and-hobby-projects-small-to-big-pictures-of-course/957910/160 "2022-10-28T18:18:05Z")
I built a case for my HTPC using my new tabletop laser cutter. [![Google Photos](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/aFkIsmiCWspuwkCCAw9jgYxzqrqW4wgOpd8Pq6wyfrWDsalVRz28GtKm6hU5bq3eKcxK0MmMJ54bZpftBmN0oATBR17_bVjdZea6AmoOmUuPLH6gsSdpQxcXukJP9O_IUoU_WQpEkhY=w600-h315-p-k "New item by Derek Tattersall") ](https://photos.app.goo.gl/pZxxBy8YX66vpUbV6) It needs better cable management, but I think it came out fairly well. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-and-hobby-projects-small-to-big-pictures-of-course/957910.md?page=7) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-and-hobby-projects-small-to-big-pictures-of-course/957910.md?page=9)