All posts by Vinnie

How to Make a Bat House

This is how I made a four-chambered bat house for my sister.

Free Plans:
http://www.Makify.com/stuff/Bat_House_Plans.pdf

More Information on Bat Houses:
Bat House Builder’s Handbook – http://batweek.org/pdfs/make_bathouse/BHBuildersHdbk13_Online.pdf
Bat Conservation International – http://www.batcon.org/resources/getting-involved/bat-houses

Supplies & Tools:
Primer – https://www.lowes.com/pd/Valspar-Exterior-Latex-Primer-Actual-Net-Contents-32-fl-oz/3087681
Stain – http://www.homedepot.com/p/BEHR-Premium-1-qt-Deep-Base-Solid-Color-Waterproofing-Stain-and-Sealer-501304/300845942
Wood glue – http://amzn.to/2v5JlOX
Caulk – http://amzn.to/2vMymw8
Roof sealant – http://amzn.to/2vHfvUs
Rockwell circular saw – http://amzn.to/2vHfvUs
Angle gauge – http://amzn.to/2w6Hy0Q
Band saw – http://amzn.to/2vHJNa0
Pull saw – http://amzn.to/2v6m27S
Caulk gun – http://amzn.to/2vMZk6w
Drill/driver – http://amzn.to/2x8C5Ub
Countersink set – http://amzn.to/2vHozsK
Box knife – http://amzn.to/2vMOspt

Makify2 – http://www.youtube.com/c/Makify2
Patreon – http://patreon.com/Makify
Etsy Shop – http://Makify.etsy.com
Twitter – http://twitter.com/Makify1

Share This:
Facebooktwitterredditpinterest

How to Make Fishing Rod Hangers

I made some simple wooden hangers so I could put my fishing rods on the wall.

Free Plans: http://www.Makify.com/stuff/Fish_Rod_Hangers_Plans.pdf

Supplies & Tools:
Picture Hanging Strips – http://amzn.to/2tjJB0L

How to Make a Mini Router Table – https://youtu.be/bJNTUlcGARA

Makify2 – https://www.youtube.com/c/Makify2
Patreon – http://patreon.com/Makify
Etsy Shop – http://Makify.etsy.com
Twitter – https://twitter.com/Makify1

Share This:
Facebooktwitterredditpinterest

How to Make a Simple Leather Bracelet

This is how I made a leather bracelet for my wife for our wedding anniversary.

Supplies & Tools:
Hole Punch Set – http://amzn.to/2silaeK
Stitching/Lacing Chisels – http://amzn.to/2tiohbC
Dead Blow Hammer – https://www.harborfreight.com/2-1-2-half-lb-neon-orange-dead-blow-hammer-41798.html
Embroidery Thread – http://amzn.to/2signtL
Beeswax – http://amzn.to/2sN28ko
Embroidery Needle – http://amzn.to/2tgGm9u
Snap, Line 20 – http://amzn.to/2sih0DD
Snap Setter, Line 20 – http://amzn.to/2sigghX
Anvil – http://amzn.to/2tgKPcn
Wood Burning Tool – http://amzn.to/2tgUSyl

How to Make a Stitching Pony – https://youtu.be/eHDPGwmpSlk

Makify2 – https://www.youtube.com/c/Makify2
Patreon – http://patreon.com/Makify
Twitter – https://twitter.com/Makify1
Etsy Shop – http://Makify.etsy.com

Leather Bracelet

Share This:
Facebooktwitterredditpinterest

Illustrator Tutorial: How to Make Templates That Span Multiple Pages

This is how I make and assemble woodworking templates that span multiple pages using Adobe Illustrator.

This is a follow-up to my first Illustrator tutorial where I show the basics of how I make templates and plansĀ https://youtu.be/W1Xi8qjkRhg.

Adobe Illustrator – http://amzn.to/2fyYSz1
Inkscape – http://www.inkscape.org

Makify2 – https://www.youtube.com/c/Makify2
Patreon – http://patreon.com/Makify
Etsy Shop – http://Makify.etsy.com
Twitter – https://twitter.com/Makify1

Share This:
Facebooktwitterredditpinterest

Stitching Pony

This is how I made a quick and easy stitching pony that can hold leather pieces while stitching or can act as a general purpose third hand to hold small projects so you can work on them with both your hands.

My knob design on Thingiverse – http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2298409

Makify2 – https://www.youtube.com/c/Makify2
Patreon – http://patreon.com/Makify
Etsy Shop – http://Makify.etsy.com
Twitter – https://twitter.com/Makify1

Stitching Pony

Share This:
Facebooktwitterredditpinterest

T. rex Skull Lamp

I love dinosaurs so I built this T. rex skull lamp out of some reclaimed Ikea wood and black iron pipe.

Download free template here.

Supplies (following these Amazon links and buying anything helps fund this channel):
Spray adhesive – http://amzn.to/2pGDSQE
Flange – http://amzn.to/2oQdVcm
Pip – http://amzn.to/2pcBqQr
Elbow – http://amzn.to/2pGGkq6
Steel Wool – http://amzn.to/2qfufW5
White vinegar – http://amzn.to/2pcnOom
Spray lacquer – http://amzn.to/2pGDQIe
Wood screws – http://amzn.to/2ptKiS7
Aluminum bar – http://amzn.to/2oQpbWd
Wood glue – http://amzn.to/2pGlnf4
Switch – http://amzn.to/2pcoFFA
Lamp socket – http://amzn.to/2ptDi7I
Epoxy – http://amzn.to/2oQs2yy
Lamp cord (currently out of black) – http://amzn.to/2qfpOKT
Plug (similar) – http://amzn.to/2qnHPpo
Black hot glue – http://amzn.to/2pd1xqn
Felt – http://amzn.to/2qfs05e
Light bulb – http://amzn.to/2pGocN2

T. rex Pinterest

T-rex Thumbnail

Share This:
Facebooktwitterredditpinterest