Ring Roller Dies for forming a curved V shape
Mark Bronkalla For the Path Light project I needed to make curved corner pieces for the roof. The roof panels are roughly triangular and the corners have a roughly 1/4×1/4 angle of…
Path Lights Concept
We are on our 4th (or more) generation of path lights for along the front walk and driveway. We live in the country and there is no street lighting. So…
Low Cost Press Brake
For some upcoming projects I need to neatly bend sheet metals. In the past I had done this for small “one off” items by blaming in a vise or between…
Lonzino Batch 4
Now that the weather is turning cooler, it is time to make a new batch of Lonzino – Dry Cured Pork Loin. Batches 1 & 2 were Fantastic! Batch 3…
Best Spatchcock Turkey
This is our favorite variation, which has with a more aggressive dry brining and more lemon. It is also gluten free. Recipe amounts are for an 18 lb turkey. Note…
Exterior Light Refinish
Our exterior lights were looking pretty shabby. The original antique / brushed brass was tarnished and dull. 26 years of UV damage had destroyed the original clear coat. There were…
Powder Coating Startup
I have been interested in doing powder coating for a number of years but this does entailaddtioinal equipment and space (and spousal buy-in). I have been frustrated with conventional finishes…
Reuben Crisps
Reuben crisps are perfect party appetizer. They have been very popular with our family and friends. The phyllo dough crust gives a great crunch. It is a bit fussier to…
Fermented Hot Sauce
Every few years I make some fermented hot sauce. We call it “Cold Snap” hot sauce as we harvest the ripe peppers at the time of the first frost. I…
Pastrami v2
We have been pleased with the first couple of batches of home made pastrami – see: Home Made Pastrami . However, I am always looking for variations that are (hopefully)…