Message Plaques

 For the past couple of months I have been experimenting with a new (to me) craft. I call it "Message Plaques. Vinyl messages put on different objects, such as cups, glasses, candle holders, plaques and more. These will make great Christmas or birthday presents or just fun to have on hand. If you want a special name or message put on a similar object, let me know and I should be able to create it. (Short and simple messages only). All of the ones pictured here are $4.00 each plus shipping and handling, (if needed). The first 3 larger plaques (C.O.F.F.E.E. and Joy) are $10.00 each. Don't wait - order now! I will be doing more in the near future and will post them when they are done. (By the way the Grace and Love plaques are cracked - on purpose. You will have to figure that out).

To order call 715-939-0601 or message me on Facebook or email me at Fdistad@Gmail.com. Operators are standing by to take your order - namely me! 

God Bless and Merry Christmas!!!

The Flag Cross

 As a wood worker, the only people who really know how much time and energy it takes to do a "simple" project is the wood worker. Case in point a "simple" wood USA Flag Cross. It can't possibly take more than a few minutes to make?. The fact is that it usually takes between 5 - 6 hours to make it right. Here in a nut shell are the steps I take to make this flag. (Sorry about the messy shop, but that is the sign of genius at work!!!)

Step 1: Design the project. For me I usually design it in my head and on scratch paper. 

Step 2: Find the right wood and cut it to size. This involves the table saw and the miter saw. 

Step 3: Sand, Sand and sand some more. Camfer edges.

Step 4: Align pieces and glue together - clamp pieces together. - WAIT! 

Step 4: Install a backer board to hold pieces together and in alignment. More glue and brad nails.

Step 5: Sand again and then torch the flag. (Carefully and cautiously!) 

Step 6: Tape it off and start to paint the red stripes. - The tape off and paint to blue section. (Let dry) 

Step 7: Apply the wood stars - 18 in all

Step 8: Apply name of customer to the cross (To be done) 

Step 8: Apply clear varnish or shellac.  (To be done) - Let dry!!! 

Step 9: Install hanging bracket on back. 

Step 10: Praise the Lord for this great country and His daily blessings! 

 

God Bless the USA and you! 

Frank's Doghouse

   For years I told my wife that I was interested in building a workshop. Finally about 3 years ago we hired Eldon and crew to build the shop, which was a whole lot better and faster than me building it. When they were getting close to finishing, my neighbor, Neil came over and looked at the project. Neil said "Ah, Frank's Doghouse". We have a lot of good laughs at that name, so finally I decided to call the shop "Frank's Doghouse". If Linda wants to know where I am at, she just looks in the doghouse.

   The back 2/3 of the building is the wood workshop it self. It is full of saws, hammers, sanders, clamps, wood, glue and of course, lots of sawdust. The front 1/3 is the showroom. It is small, but full of great wood products for sale. The walls are covered in pallet wood, which is perfect for hanging things up.

   In this small area you can see

1. Wood USA flags, each one unique and different.

2. Rustic wood photo frames.

3. Wall plaques of different types.

4. A table full of wood cell phone amplifiers. They really work.        (Come and try them for your self.)

5. Wood puzzles of every description.

6. Wood tables, cabinets and more for sale.

7. I also have a variety of oven push-pull sticks.

We can also make custom picture frames and wood flags.

Everything in the showroom is for sale, (EXCEPT Micky Mouse - He is my guard mouse with shotgun in hand. I made him back in 6th grade shop, so he is old and priceless!)

Please feel free to come and visit and shop at Frank's Doghouse. I will personally give you the grand tour!

Frank's Doghouse

Frank & Linda Distad

Trego, Wi. 54888

715-939-0601

Wood Amps

   One of the joys and mysteries of working with wood is that you can make almost anything out of wood. A couple of Saturday's ago I watched an episode of Woodsmith Magazine where they made fancy cell phone amplifiers. That same day I took a trip to You tube and found several people who had their own designs for these amps. I used some of those designs and added my own special touches and came up with a couple of different designs. The great thing is that I can make them in batches. It still takes quite awhile to make each one, but it now I can make several in  a row. Each one still has it's own personality. Below are some of the wood amps that I have done.

God Bless the USA!!!

These are$12.00 each.   (Larger ones will be $15.00 each)

The last one is made of Barn Wood: $20.00