Wooden DIY Xmas Present Ideas & Photos

[SteveA]

We're in the middle of making our little boys xmas present ~ it's a DIY WigWam.

8ft ash poles (drying out fast & starting to split!), 2m of rustic rope and a patchwork cover. Also working on some small accessories to go with it - log slithers, etc

 

p.s... only one light bulb in the light fitting to save 2/3rds lighting energy!

 

[H-A]

My sister in-law wanted a paddle.

 

I managed to print decals on the printer, hope she likes it.

 

H-A

[Rich2484]

That is awesome H-a. What would be the cost of one.

 

Want one to put down the lifeboat. We have oars on the daughter craft, it's used for beach landing, and is also Incase things go a bit wrong, has an outboard but also has two oars for when the outboard fails. So these come in when you are up .... Creek.... Lol.

[H-A]

That is awesome H-a. What would be the cost of one.

 

They take a bit of time to make, would prove expensive.

 

When I make some more I will, make you one, RNLI is a good cause.

 

H-A

[Rich2484]

Brilliant. Top man. If you are ever coming through my area let me know. Will be more than glad to give you the tour.

 

And if you want to add any company details to it somewhere please do.

[White Noise]

Loving the wigwam . I spent many a happy hour in my wigwam as a child pretending to be tonto . You know the Lone Rangers side kick circa 1975 . The Paddle is an excellent gift . Nice detail on the sign age:biggrin:

[Ian Leach]

Made one brother saw it so had to make another.

[TGB]

My sister in-law wanted a paddle...

Nice looking paddle, will shift a fair bit of water. I presume it's for flatwater days out.

[H-A]

Nice looking paddle, will shift a fair bit of water. I presume it's for flatwater days out.

 

It is a "Sugar Island" style paddle, river canoe paddle. I always have a couple in the boat, in case the outboard plays up.

 

I have made different sizes and the one in the first photo is a good general purpose size, gets you back.

 

H-A

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[sasha.p]

They are all fab ideas !I love the paddles they look great how long did they take to craft?