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American Maker
Приєднався 19 жов 2012
Go Out And Live Some. (Goals)
Get out there and enjoy the life you have and the freedom this beautiful country of ours has to offer.
Get out there and enjoy the life you have and the freedom this beautiful country of ours has to offer.
Kitchen table refinishing.
We just got done doing a kitchen remodeling. I ended up installing butcher block countertops with a natural wood finish. My wife felt that the kitchen table was to dark along with to stained up and damaged for the new look of the kitchen. So she had me sand down the table and apply a clear satin polyurethane.
Materials used
Minwax clear satin spar urethane.
Norton pro sand 5” sand disc.
80 grit and 100 grit
Diablo 5” sanding disc.
220 grit and 320 grit
Dewalt orbit sander.
4” roller and 4” foam roller applicators.
100% American made elbow grease.
Don’t forget to hit that like button and subscribe to my channel. You can also check me out on Instagram @american__maker and TikTok @americanmaker417
Thanks for your support.
Materials used
Minwax clear satin spar urethane.
Norton pro sand 5” sand disc.
80 grit and 100 grit
Diablo 5” sanding disc.
220 grit and 320 grit
Dewalt orbit sander.
4” roller and 4” foam roller applicators.
100% American made elbow grease.
Don’t forget to hit that like button and subscribe to my channel. You can also check me out on Instagram @american__maker and TikTok @americanmaker417
Thanks for your support.
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Відео
DIY Computer desk. Custom made
Переглядів 1343 роки тому
Made my son a really nice custom computer desk. Material that I use for this is 1-1/2”x1-1/2 14g which I picked up from my local supplier. Premium Douglas-fir pine for closet. You can find this at Lowe’s Welder is a Miller milermatic 211 Wire is Hobart .030 ER70s-6 I really hope you like the video. If so please like and subscribe to my channel. You can also check me out on Instagram @American m...
2x72 belt grinder build from a treadmill: part 2
Переглядів 2,7 тис.3 роки тому
Been holding on to this for a while. Haven’t been in the right frame of mind. Was in a slump mentally. With the world coming to a stop losing work for a while. Deaths in the family. Then ending up with Covid myself. This past year has been so tough. It feels so good to be back in the shop. I really hope you enjoy this video and build. I had a great time making it. The belts were supplied by emp...
New camper gets a small upgrade.
Переглядів 454 роки тому
Made a sink cover for our new camper. Using marine board. Looking to give us some more counter space. I got the broad from my brother. Give him a look ua-cam.com/channels/gf2BBuj6vppEQuThod29Xg.html Tools for this job was a table saw, 2”x72” belt grinder a 7/8” paddle drill bit and some dumb luck on fitment. Thanks for watching. As always hit like and subscribe if you enjoy this video.
2x72 belt grinder build. Part 1 the platen.
Переглядів 3,6 тис.4 роки тому
Been wanting to build one of these for a long time. Finally got everything I need to do so. As with every other build I do. Most of the Materials were found on job sites. The rollers for this build were given to me by my brother. You can check him out on UA-cam Instagram and Facebook. Just look for A makers journey.
Welding jig table build
Переглядів 1,1 тис.4 роки тому
Welding table build. Used 4”x4”x1/8” also 1”x 2-1/2”x1/8”. Top is 1/4” plate. I ended up drilling 480 holes. Can’t wait to make some with this.
Made a bandsaw stand
Переглядів 7225 років тому
What’s going on UA-cam. So I got tried of pulling my big bandsaw out to cut small pieces. Decided to make a stand for my small portable bandsaw. 1/2”x1/2” square bar and 1/8” plate. dimensions for the stand are 10” tall 12” wide 13” long Top plate is 13”x 12”x 1/8” thick Welding hand was made by my brother. You can look him up on UA-cam at a makers journey ua-cam.com/channels/gf2BBuj6vppEQuThod...
Log splitter table made.
Переглядів 13 тис.5 років тому
Made a table for my new log splitter. Tired of my logs falling off the splitter. Why spend money when you have the materials laying around.
Finish entertainment cabinet for my son (part 3)
Переглядів 1545 років тому
Got tired of my son looking in the sky to watch TV or play video games. So I decided to build him a new entertainment center. Steal framing made of 1-3/4”x1-3/4” 14ga thickness. With Douglasfir wood inlays. Stained and polyurethane. Mig welded with a Miller Millermatic 211. Leave a comment telling what you think. Also do t forget to subscribe and hit like if you enjoy this build.
Our friend Patty the deer.
Переглядів 215 років тому
So we have had a special guest that has been coming to our home for years. She showed up one day and never left. She goes to all the neighbors home for a treat. She really is a highlight to our days. We have seen her grow and raise numerous baby’s over the years.
My personal best on my hobie
Переглядів 695 років тому
A fishing trip that didn’t go as planned. The plan was was to fish for stripper the first day then saltwater the second. Then hit up some local lakes for large mouth bass. This was my pb stripped Bass and the biggest fish I have ever landed in my kayak. My brother was there to help me make this happen with his guidance and teaching. Then we made a video for his channel and Instagram page. Check...
Light mod to my hobie kayak
Переглядів 1265 років тому
Needed some lights on my kayak for night fishing. Heading to Richmond Virginia for some shad and night time stripper fishing. Go to meet up with my brother a makers journey. Check him out here on UA-cam and at Instagram @amakersjourey Thank for watching If you enjoy this video hit like and subscribe. You can also leave a comment below.
Installing a rectangle hatch on my hobie outback
Переглядів 2495 років тому
Installed a rectangle hatch on my 2017 outback by Hobie. It’s hard cutting into a expensive kayak like this. But it was a easy install. Did it in about 45 minutes.
Part 2 entertainment cabinet build.
Переглядів 1545 років тому
It’s getting close to being done. Can’t wait to see it in the house. Looks so good. My wife is really happy with it also. So that’s a good thing.
Building a entertainment center part 1
Переглядів 1,1 тис.5 років тому
So my son has been complaining of his entertainment cabinet in his gaming room was to tall. So he asked me to make him one. This is part one in the build of this entertainment center. It well be made from steel and wood. If you have any suggestions or ideas. Please leave it in the comments below. I well try to answer them or us your idea. Don’t forget to hit like and subscribe if you haven’t do...
Made a press out of material laying around.
Переглядів 4445 років тому
Made a press out of material laying around.
Headache rack build part 3 completion.
Переглядів 1135 років тому
Headache rack build part 3 completion.
Had one built along similar lines but mine is pinned like a trailer hitch but with two receivers allowing me to slide it on/off as needed and wraps around the base when horizontal. All the fancy log lift systems are nice but the reality is I can set half a dozen rounds on my table allowing me to split and stack without much stress. Can’t justify the expense of a log lift any more. Any kind of table that allows one to stage the rounds is a bonus.
American maker where did you buy that plasma cutter for 130 dollars it must of being in the 80 s ....Good buy I like to get one for that prize ...good video
I’ve watched lots of log splitter vids and checked out the price of log tables and other extras with your ideas and equipment it’s so much cheaper and custom! Fantastic
That’s why I made it. Was way to much money to buy. I do a lot of welding and fab work. I thought it was easy to do. I’m sure you can do it. The hardest part was figuring out the angels. As you can tell I screwed that up a few times. Lol. But hay we learn from our mistakes. Good luck.
I'm Subscribed brother, I'm an American Patriot as well an, Ill hit the like button for you, i appappreciate the nice connotent as well!! I have a Splitting firewood video you might like as well!🤘
Thank you my fellow patriot. It’s been so long since I have made a video. I really need to move my ass. I think I’ll make a comeback with a forge build.
Why don't you guy switch the back stop and wedge around modify it where it's a push thru and build a log lift and switch out the Valve into a auto return that also have one that control the log lift. I think you'll have on hell of a log splitter if you do these modifications.
You guys are already have the skills to make these modifications. I don't. Talking to all that have the same type splitter. All these designs and most likely made in China.
That’s a good idea. Never thought of that
I have the same splitter: love the splitter, but the design causes the split log to nearly fall onto the fuel tank and/or hydraulic reservoir filler cap. Using your design, I built a similar setup. The table prevented the fuel tank issue, plus really saves my back. Many thanks for the vid!
Thank you. But if you make one. Add a second pair of hole in the middle. And yes the table dose keep the logs from hitting those. I do plan on adding a smaller table to the other side. I keep dropping logs on my feet. Lol. Good luck.
Nicely done! Just subscribed🪵👍🏼🇺🇸
Thank you. Sorry for not replying sooner.
Nice project bro. From Philippines
Thank you so much.
Good job Man.
Then you ever much.
Zoom it man
I don’t know what that means. But I’m going to take it as a good thing. So thank you.
Your chanall is very important l hope visit my chanall
nice table
Thank you. It is most useful. Saves the back a lot. Now only if I can figure out how to get the logs up on it. Lol. Glad you like it.
@@americanmaker8608 I bought a LogOX . I only have an electric 5 ton log splitter for now . It’s a homelite but works pretty good .
Great build most enjoyable 🇮🇪
Thank you so much. It was a great time building it. This is my go to tool in my shop. Outside of the welder of course. Glad you enjoyed.
Nice log table. I have the same log splitter. I made a table, too. Also made a log lifter attached to the end with a small truck bed frame and electric winch. Works great and saves my back. Love the log splitter.
Would love to see that work. Sounds like a good tool.
@@americanmaker8608 I hate autocorrect. Truck bed crane, not frame. The one from Harbor freight.
Nice. Send me pic. You can find me on Instagram also. Would love to see this setup of yours.
Awesome video bro, keep up the good work.
I bought one of those plasma cutters, used it for years cut 3/8 plate with no trouble. Try turning your torch into the direction of travel.
Your intro titles look so clean, what font is that? Thanks
Sorry for taking so long to get back you. To be honest I don’t know. It’s whatever stander on IMovie. Wish I had more information for you.
chingon!
Awesome video bro, keep up the good work
For those of us who are hearing disabled, please use a lapel mic for future videos. Here's one for $2. www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-Wired-3-5mm-Condenser-Microphones-Lavalier-Mic-Clip-On-Lapel-Handsfree-/273562725371?_trksid=p2349526.m4383.l4275.c10#viTabs_0
Good job very well finished, if you wanted you could have had the fold out leg sit on a notch on the main table legs as the support so you could still move the table when folded out
That’s a good idea. I may have to change that up in the near future. Very near. Thanks for the idea. Appreciate.
Looking good bro, can’t wait to see it finished
Looks like it could be an interesting project. Please text me when you get a lapel mic and I'll come back. Thanks.
Looks awesome man. that came out really nice. You have a lot of really cool tools.
Good job Like your little machine shop Wear ear protection when use your log splitter because over the years your will go deaf like me.
David Lis to late. Already have a hard time hearing. I do use ear plugs. Trying to save what is left to my hearing.
Thank by the way. Appreciate the positive feedback.
Wood sucks
Good work, it came out well! If you want more subs, feel free to embed your video on our homemade tools forum; looks like you're one of us :-)
HomemadeTools.net Website thank you. Is the link on your channel. Would love to.
So this is were you post you new videos on
You can just go to the url in my username, then click on "forum".
I post cod videos
Your third-hand is awesome
Thanks man. My brother made it for me. He has a video of him making it. Check it out. His channel is ua-cam.com/channels/gf2BBuj6vppEQuThod29Xg.html.
Check out Everlast Plasma cutters. Been pretty happy with mine. Pretty reasonable on price too
Redbeard Workshop thanks I’ll look into this. Thanks for the info
Love your shirt dude
I love how you got that aggressive grip by drilling the holes
Love it and can’t wait to see what you do!