Okay, here’s my attempt at a blog post about my “brogy one piece” project. Let’s see if I can pull this off…
Alright folks, buckle up! Today I’m spilling the beans on my latest side hustle – I’m calling it “brogy one piece”. Don’t ask me why that name, it just kinda stuck. Anyway, it’s been a wild ride, and I figured I’d share the whole shebang, from the initial spark to where I’m at now.
So, how did this whole thing kick off? Well, I was staring at a mountain of scrap lumber in my backyard, leftovers from a deck project I finished last summer. I was about to burn it all when BAM! It hit me: I could build something cool out of it, and maybe even make a few bucks in the process. I started sketching like a madman, trying to figure out what the heck I could make with all these oddly sized pieces of wood.
First thing I did was to sort the wood by size and type. That took a whole afternoon. Then I took some measurements and made a more detailed plan. I went through a bunch of different ideas, tables, chairs, even a weird-looking sculpture. But nothing really grabbed me. Then I saw something on Pinterest, and things started clicking. I decided to go big – real big.
The construction phase was a total grind. Cutting, sanding, screwing, repeat. My garage looked like a tornado hit a lumberyard. I had to buy a new jigsaw because my old one gave up the ghost halfway through. And let me tell you, trying to wrangle some of those warped pieces of wood was a real test of my patience. There were definitely a few moments where I almost threw in the towel.
I spent weeks piecing everything together. The whole process was a giant jigsaw puzzle that needed to be solved one piece at a time, and slowly it started taking shape. I had to reinforce a lot of the joints with extra screws and wood glue. Safety was also a must, I got a pair of safety goggles and gloves to avoid potential injuries. More than once I had to backtrack and redo sections because I messed up a measurement or used the wrong type of screw. I even had my neighbor, who’s a retired carpenter, give me some pointers on how to get the angles just right. He saved my bacon a few times, that’s for sure.
The finishing touches were crucial. I spent a solid day sanding everything down until it was smooth as butter. Then came the staining and sealing. I opted for a dark walnut stain to give it a rustic look. I laid down multiple coats and let it dry between each application. This whole process took almost a week.
And now? Well, “brogy one piece” is done! And honestly, I’m pretty stoked with how it turned out. It’s definitely not perfect, but it’s mine. Plus, I learned a ton along the way.
What’s next? I’m thinking of putting “brogy one piece” up for sale online. Maybe someone out there will appreciate my blood, sweat, and tears (and splinters!). I’ll keep you all posted on how that goes. In the meantime, if you’re thinking about tackling a DIY project, my advice is: just go for it! Even if you mess up along the way, you’ll learn something new. And who knows, you might just surprise yourself with what you can create.
