I finished my theater door by building the second half of the threshold and constructing a soundproofing door stop
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Category: DIY
Creating a Pool Filter Backwash Pipe.. and Fixing My Failure
Our old pool filter backwash system required multiple tools, decent strength, and was messy. The new system using a PVC pipe is trivial to use and doesn’t require getting messy or wet… but it also completely failed the first time we turned it on! Most of the time on this project was scrambling to fix my failures and bring this to a workable state.
Read moreCreate a Super Cheap and Super Easy DIY Lavalier Microphone
Lavalier (or lapel) microphones can be pretty expensive and wireless versions even more so. I show how to make a DIY version that’s super cheap and super easy to make, yet sounds remarkably good. As a bonus, it uses your smartphone to be a true wireless solution. All for $10!
Read moreMiter Saw Upgrade With a New Blade and Laser
I did my very first miter saw upgrade, replacing the stock blade on my DeWalt DW715 with a new finishing blade and the installing a third party laser. It was relatively easy to do and the end result is dramatically better. My cut smoothness and accuracy now rival that of a table saw!
Read moreWhich Panel Carrier Is Best?
Do you find yourself carrying heavy (up to 85 lbs for sheets of MDF!) and cumbersome sheet goods and panels? A panel carrier is essential in that case. In this review, we compare the strengths and weaknesses of the Stanley Panel Carry, Gorilla Gripper, and Panel Pal to discover which panel carrier is best and which works out the best for you.
Read moreGranworks Guide to Sharpening Shovels
An essential guide to sharpening shovels using either a metal file or an angle grinder. As an added bonus, we’ll also see how to remove rust from the shovel using either sandpaper or a wire cup brush.
Read moreBuilding Home Theater Columns (Part 2)
Part 2 of our 2 part post in building home theater columns. This post covers creating a “black mirror”, building the doors, drilling out the doors for 35mm/euro hinges, and installing the columns in our theater
Read moreBuilding Home Theater Columns (Part 1)
Our home theater is functional but it’s missing a lot of finishing details. This post covers building columns for the theater, which will eventually house the surround speakers as well as provide a place for storage and provide an important aesthetic element. This is the first granworks post on our theater!
Read moreGlass Cutting Basics (Video)
Cutting plate glass (not tempered!) is easy to do with only simple tools and the right technique. This video goes over all of the basics.
Read moreHow to Create a Simple Draco Malfoy Wand
Our son is dressing up as Draco Malfoy from the Harry Potter series for Halloween this year. He has the robes but needed a wand. I made a simple wand from a dowel using a belt sander, glue gun, and some paint
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