Archive for the 'Free Plans' Category
Simple Workbench
Saturday, April 15th, 2006Here are some free plans for a sturdy, easy to build simple workbench made from standard 2-by stock. It uses a solid core door for the top. You’ll need five 8′ long 2×4s, two 8′ long 2×6s, and two 8′ long 2×2s. Be sure to select clean and straight lumber. You want to select […]
Presents - 1984
Saturday, April 8th, 2006Fern tried to introduce a new ornament each year. 1984 was no exception with the introduction of this one.
As his business began to grow, Fern found that he had to find ways to balance his shop time and his time on the road selling. The actual presents on this sled were pre-painted, purchased items found […]
Simple Bookcase
Friday, April 7th, 2006Here are the plans to a very simple bookcase. I built this one out of pine with a plywood back. They don’t get much simpler than this.
Fe-Jo Flyer - 1983
Thursday, March 30th, 2006By 1983 Fern decided to go full time and start a new business. He felt he needed a more detailed design so he came up with the Fe-Jo Flyer. It was an even bigger success than his original Hoppy Holidays ornament, and his business “Christmas with Fe-Jo” was born.
Each part of the ornament is made […]
Hydroponic AutoPot Planter Box
Wednesday, March 29th, 2006Over the weekend I built a couple planter boxes to hold my Hydroponic AutoPots. I didn’t want just a square box, so I came up with this design.
Each box uses about 1 - 1″ X 12″ X 8′ Cedar board for the front and sides, and about 1-1/2 - 1″ X 2″ X 8′ Pressure […]
Hoppy Holidays - 1982
Wednesday, March 29th, 2006Like most of us who are frustrated with our “day” jobs, my uncle, Fern Morin, decided it was time for a change. In the spring of 1982 he decided to do a trial run and mass produced several hundred of these Christmas ornaments out of his small garage shop. His wife Joni hand painted each […]