Craftisian Blogs

Below the making of a headlight without using a wood lathe. The model, size and types of wood used are fully customizable. Thanks for watching.  T...

I had quite a lot of off cuts from my Inglass pallet work accumulating [inglass small off cuts.JPG] So I decided i would do a "quick" Cigar box bu...

My AC Six journey is now complete.  Today I finished up the little details for the natural wood AC and I have to admit, I like this one more than t...

Its been a few weeks! The top block has been veneered and otherwise finished. Upper copper tube ready for the patina. In the fuming blocks, clean...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd-aeKb6Fgg Today. Winds up to 18 mph forecast

All, thanks for the wishes regarding my Dad. I can't believe it is already going on 3 months. I am around and check in occasionally, but been back ...

The build process for the tailgate panel is very much like the previous 2 panels. Here is a shot of the panel after fiberglass. [image.png] One th...

Well, the first model in this series is complete and I will say that I have finally come to the conclusion that painting a model of this complexity...

I’m overdue for another update of the Beetle Ute build. My brother and I went down to test out the fit of the door panel on the passenger side. Mic...

It is time to fabricate the windscreen frame for the AC Six.  This is not a difficult part but there are a number of ways to complete this particul...

Well, last time I left with the copper soaking up ammonia fumes. It worked, but not quite the effect I was after:  [IMG_9271.jpeg] The black is w...

This time a gear lever is made out of a bead, tootpick and/or dowel. Comments are appreciated. [04 Gear lever v3.jpg][04 Gear lever v3 (2).jpg]