It has helped me tremendously in my desire to build my own homestead. By following traditional building methods my outbuildings go up easier, faster, are stronger, and work better.
A I work on the land, I continually have the need to build things. Since I am not a builder by trade, sometimes I need some advice on how to do what I want.
Basic Construction Techniques for Houses and Small Buildings Simply Explained is that adviser.
Today’s article will show how to make a lamp out of an old wine bottle.
This works well as a tiki torch, and can be used outside with citronella oil to repel bugs.
Besides being a source of light and a way to repel bugs, this is a classy piece of decoration as well as an excuse to buy more wine.
Of course if you don’t want to buy more wine you can always make some homemade wine.
Use the Copper Cap to keep the Wick dry when you’re not using your torch.
DIY gunsmiths have been demanding the book since the best-selling Home Workshop .50-Caliber Sniper Rifle videotape first came out. In this companion book, Bill Holmes uses easy-to-follow foldout drawings and precise dimensions to take you step-by-step through the process of designing and constructing your very own .50-caliber rifle easily and inexpensively.
Find out this master gun maker’s professional secrets to fashioning the receiver, barrel and accessories, bolt, trigger assembly, buttstock, scope mount, bipod and muzzle brake using commonly acquired materials.
Once you have made all the component parts, Bill then instructs you in the right way to assemble and test-fire your new home workshop firearm. With Bill Holmes as your guide, construction is a snap.
Warning: It is your responsibility to make sure that you have complied with all local, state and federal laws with regard to the manufacture of any firearm.
I have wanted to build my own .50 Caliber Rifle for decades, and the .50 Caliber Rifle Construction Manual is a great way to go about doing it. One day I will get around to it and try this for myself. until then, I just look at this book.
This book aims to give confidence to those who seek to build their own kilns. Kiln Construction is a user-friendly guide that offers a thorough grounding in the basics of construction and also in-depth examinations of three kiln types—gas, oil, and woodfired—with diagrams and photos showing every step in the process.
These designs have been thoroughly tried and tested and are in regular use by well-known potters. Comprehensive information on methods, materials, fuels, and kiln furniture is provided as well.
Emphasizing practicality at every step in the process, this book will aid potters who are ready to build their own kilns and wish to gain both a greater understanding of kilns and more control and flexibility in their work. This approach will help readers navigate the difficult but rewarding process of kiln building.
I have some clay in a bank on my land, I found it while working on developing a spring, and at some point I plan on using this book in my own personal kiln construction, of course I need a round tuit, and a cabin out their first.
When I found that someone was building a new training range that happened to be on my daily commute route I had to check it out. Lickily Regal Rage was pretty receptive to letting me visit during their construction.
Its pretty cool that someone decided that an old movie theatre would make a great gun range, and actually did it. I have long felt that golf courses and movie theateres were both misappropriated gun ranges.
Regal range was build for training, they decided early on that firearm instruction would be their main focus and everything else would support that. Of course they sell guns and ammo, and they have a great gunsmith, but they have one of the best firearm instructors in the area as their lead trainer.
They have a simunitions room, a private training range, a great classroom, as well as an indoor archery range (with stands), and a huge tactical range that you can shoot up to and including .50 bmg.
As a matter of fact, they have a full auto M2 .50 caliber machine gun that you can rent and shoot on their range until the cordite addiction is fulfilled.
Talking with their general manager was a pleasure, and I am excited to see if their plans pan out because if they accomplish all they plan then this will be a great addition to the firearms training community in the Middle TN area.