Australian-American Houses

Bandsaw Build ( Mid- Project)

So I have been working on my bandsaw for a while now and it is nearly complete but I thought I would show you where I am now.

Although I am not one for following plans this design is so solid and refined that its well worth the cost.

I will be Re posting the finished bandsaw next week along with a youtube video so keep an eye out

Yes its sitting on a skateboard It helped when moving it around. I was amazed how little vibrations there were. When I did some test cuts, despite the fact it was not fixed to the skateboard, and could easily be knocked over, did not wobble at all

So thats all folks, for now.

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Something old, something new

I have another Shoot Factory location home in London for you all today. This time it’s a wonderful juxtaposition of old and new. A stone house that looks to be about 200 years old filled with modern and mid century furnishings makes for an funky and eclectic space.

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Softshell Velomobile spells out convenience with a touch of design

SoftShell Velomobile

Gone are the days of the usual 4-seater vehicles. Almost every car manufacturer looks towards making a model which would be another run off the mil. However, Softshell Velomobile by Martin Miklica is different, if not completely out of the world.

Picture Gallery SoftShell Velomobile SoftShell is a concept of lightweight two seated four wheel velomobile by Martin Miklica

Softshell, the car of the future has been conceptualized and stands to draw the attention of many.

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5 Historic Hotels in Seattle

The elegant Georgian Room at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel.

A Rookwood tile fireplace is the centerpiece of the Sorrento Hotels lobby.

36″ S A Woods bandsaw restoration #2: cleaning up

I didnt know where to start but I really wanted a more appropriate color than John Deere green.

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