upcycle — You Can Make This Too

I had some worn chairs that were ready for a make over. This time I go over how I stripped, re-finished, repaired, wove a new seat from webbing, and generally brought new life to an old chair!

Furniture Projects, All ProjectsCaleb HarrisJune 27, 2018upcycle, Chair, Wood WorkingComment

How To Restore an Old Hand Plane

In this video I show how I restored a Stanley Bailey No 7 Jointer Plane from the 1920s back to working order! My goal was not a "like new" restoration, just getting this old thing back into shape to make beautiful things in the shop.

All Projects, Small ProjectsCaleb HarrisMarch 30, 2018Plane, Restore, tool, upcycle, Metal workComment

Cast Iron Skillet: Like New to Like Old, Re-finishing and Reseasoning

When you buy cast iron it’s probably still going to be rough cast, so if you want that super non-stick finish like your grandparents cast iron, here’s how to get there!

All ProjectsCaleb HarrisJanuary 10, 2017cast iron, upcycle, repairComment

Piano Bar: Upcycling an Upright Piano

This piano was destined for the trash, but I picked it up and turned it into a bar with pull storage!

All Projects, Furniture ProjectsCaleb HarrisJanuary 1, 2017bar, piano, piano bar, upcycle, upright pianoComment