Dad Builds An Amazing Basketball Court For His Daughter Inside Their Home

Dads do most amazing things for their children and every child has a dream room. These are two facts and when you combine them; the result is an amazing DIY project. This girl is a diehard fan of basketball and her father decided to do something that would complement her fandom. Check it out below and let us know what you think of it.

The project basically started when the family was building its house.

Here’s a picture of the room before the project.

After installation of walls, windows and doors he got to business!

Two base coats of wood color were applied to make the floor smooth and nice.

Afterwards, he drew wood plank pattern on the floor to impart the feeling of a court!

He made use of wooden colour to impart a grainy look.

After a number of layers of stain, he moved on to painting the lines.

The end result? An amazing basketball court!

Is that cool or what?

We are sure that she is going to become quite popular in her friends circle!

Here’s How You Can Create An Incredible Coffee Table With A Few Logs Of Wood

BY THE ENGINEER - MAY, 17TH 2015

Every now and then we find ourselves facing a set of intricate instructions that make no sense along with pieces that will not fit like they are supposed to and the end result is that you frustrated without that piece of furniture that you’ve been trying to assemble for the past few hours. Why go through all that when you can do so much better. Just check out what this guy did and let us know what you think of it.

Items you need are plywood, birch logs, sanded grout and wood glue.

The first step is to cut out a plywood base followed by centering it and then affixing it to a smaller wooden box. (The box has be to smaller).

Start gluing the logs to the baseboard and outside of the box.

Once completed, attach a piece of plywood to hide the opening of the box.

Cut a few logs into smaller slabs and then glue them to the top of the box – make sure they are lined up with the birch logs around the outside.

Use grout to fill in the empty spaces between the pieces of wood. Flat it out using grout float.

The grout imparts an even surface and makes the wood rounds look like full logs.

Affix wheels at the bottom.

Apply clear polyurethane and your birch coffee table is ready!

Tool School: Cut, Grind, and Polish with the Versatile Angle Grinder

You won’t find a more versatile or unforgiving tool than the angle grinder. They’re loud and dangerous, but indispensable for jobs that can’t be done any other way.

Angle grinders work by spinning a small disc or wheel at a high rate of speed (from 8,000 to 11,000 RPM) to cut, grind, or polish. They are available as corded, cordless, or pneumatic (air powered), and can be purchased for as little as $29 for the popular Porter-Cable to $345 for a cordless Milwaukee.

Angle grinders are categorized by disc/wheel size and amperage. Disc sizes can range from 4, 4.5, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 12 inches, but for most DIYers the 4-4.5 inch range will suffice. At that size, you’ll be able to perform most general tasks and have a wide range of discs and wheels to choose from. An angle grinder in the 5-9 amp range will provide more than enough power for your cutting and grinding needs, and unless mobility is a top concern, stick to a corded model for the best value.

An apartment dweller may not find much use for an angle grinder. But if you’ve got a workshop and do any welding or light construction projects around your home, an angle grinder should be part of your arsenal. Here are the most common tasks that an angle grinder can accomplish.

Metal Cutting & Grinding

A metal cutoff wheel uses aluminum oxide as an abrasive to cut rebar, rusted bolts, and iron fencing. The smaller discs run less than $3 each and can be purchased for as cheap as 10 for $8 from Harbor Freight. A metal grinding wheel is necessary to clean up welds.

Metal Cleaning

Wire wheels and brushes are extremely effective for removing rust and paint from metal. They are available in a variety of shapes for stripping, cleaning, or deburring metal. They are also great for cleaning garden tools of dirt and dried cement.

Tile, Stone, and Concrete Cutting

An angle grinder equipped with a dry cut diamond wheel, can cut ceramic and masonry with ease. They work best for trimming tile or working in tight spots, as well as cutting in for outlets or plumbing fixtures.

Restoring Metal Edges

Shovels, hoes, and lawnmower blades, can be sharpened with an angle grinder fitted with agrinding wheel. You don’t need these tools to be sharp like a knife blade, you just need the edges restored to their original shape.

Grinding Mortar

The first step in tuckpointing brick is clearing out the old mortar. The best tool for that job is an angle grinder with a diamond tuckpointing wheel.

Polishing Aluminum

A polishing wheel or buffing pad will bring aluminum back to it’s shiny self. If the aluminum is really marked up you can start with a high grit grinding disc then move the the polishing wheel.

Remember: safety first! Always wear eye protection when using an angle grinder. Sparks, metal, abrasive debris, and stone are always thrown from the tool. Hearing protection is also recommended as is a face shield for some applications. For masonry work, always wear a dust mask.