Barn Board Flower Bench

Here is a bench I recently put together from some antique barn lumber. This was an experiment just to see what it would be like to work with it. I had no design in mind and used the poorest quality boards I had. One thing I did find out is use  saw blades that are made for fine cuts, the boards tend to chip when using a standard blade. Another thing you need to stay away from are the standard drywall screws we have learned to rely on since the advent of the cordless drill. To fasten the boards to framework I started with 8d nails, coated sinkers. I switched ti 6d coated sinkers and it worked better yet, less splitting. I guess if you have an edger/jointer it will allow for better fits. Watch out for old rusted off nails though. Like i said this was just a trial run to see what worked & what didn't when working with wood of this age. Now to get down to some real quality projects. I will post step by step pics. as I go. Have a plan for a project? Let's have a look.
Thanks Again & Stop Back In

Ric.

Barn board flower bench

Just finished up a barn board flower bench the other day. It really didn't turn out the way I expected or hoping, actually I think it's homely. I will add the photo this weekend, if you have some design ideas for old wood projects let us know.

Barn Wood Table

This type of table will be my first project with our barn board. Follow along for fun, or order a some lumber & make your own. These would be great outside by the garden!

Barn Board Furniture

Here is a sample of barn board furniture we found. These are some really neat pieces and I plan on making some that are similar. It's a hobby to me, so the prices will be affordable just in case you need one. I will post some pics along the way so you can see the construction as well.

Old Antique Barn Board Lumber

Just so you know, we will ship pieces of old weathered barn board to you. No min. order & reasonable shipping rates. What we pay to ship is what you pay. I will find the cheapest method so you can keep your projects reasonable as well. All of the ends will be cut square to your dimensions. Need some more details just drop us a line at moosejuicelotions@live.com  We are located in N. Wisconsin, just north of Green Bay, yes we probably beat your favorite NFL team last year.

New Antique and vintage stoneware

We are bringing in some pretty cool stoneware items. Collecting is fun and some hidden treasures pop up from time to time. Great for decor too. 

Old Antique Barn Board Lumber

Just brought in a large supply of old barn board from the late 1800s. Great for deco or the crafter in you. Most pieces are 16 feet in length and 12 inches wide. This antique lumber is for sale. I will have all the old beams in very soon. This barn was put together using timber framing methods of days gone bye. All done with wooden pegs, no nails! 

Antique Stoneware Jugs

Here is a new stoneware jug I just added to the collection. I love the artwork on it. The stoneware addiction goes on. As usual I am always looking for new ones to purchase. I guess I will have to hit the auctions this weekend. If you have some pics. of your favorites feel free to put them on. We also have some new Antique door hardware in. See photos later this week. If you need some pieces let us know. 

Antique Boards & Barn Board

Going out today to look at some old barns to salvage. I will try to bring home as much as I can get on the trailer. Old hinges, door knobs & gorgeous weathered lumber are on todays list. These old boards are a great way to decorate & create some cool items as well. Time is running out for these old structures. So I"m going to bring them home.

Moonshine Still Pictures & more.

I am drowning in crocks right now, good thing for the Memorial Day Sale. I just thought I was going to keep a "Moonshine Still" we have & now I have a ton of offers on it. It's such a cool decoration I hate to part with it. These things are not very common either, so it makes selling it a bit harder. We currently have a huge inventory of antique dishes available. If you have a special request let me know, we may have it.

Furniture Refinishing

We have all heard never refinish antique furniture. Some times you find a piece of very high quality such as the dresser my wife is redoing. There were many layers of old paint & a coat of some ugly red colored stain. This dresser was a very high quality piece when it was made. There were no nails used in its assembly, it was all done with tongue and groove and dove tail joints. I am going to add some pics. of this very soon. I was told it will require complete disassembly to restore properly. Krisy is the expert on this, so I will keep you posted. Yes it will be for sale but not for a while for sure. 

Antique Stoneware Crocks

One of our small crock collectibles. A really neat item, and a great decor piece. It is for sale. We have many of these to choose from also. I just can't resist purchasing vintage & antique stoneware items. I have become addicted to them. I'm sure you will too!

Antique Website coming Soon

I guess I will have to get a website going for our collection of antique & vintage items. Many of the upcoming items will be for sale so a website is needed. We will be announcing our sales locally and on Twitter along with Facebook. If you have an interest in becoming one of the store vendors let me know. You can email us at the following: moosejuicelotions@live.com. You can also do this right from our profile as well. 

New Stoneware Has Arrived

How cool this is, I have been buying stoneware from a local auctioneer, online bidding. This really saves a bunch of time, which I am totally out of. My Natural skin care products have been taking a back seat lately. Trying to open a "crafters" type store has been my main focus as of late. Even this blog is behind. If you have a product you may be interested in selling or having your own store I have the room for you. We will also do consignments for you as well. I am interested in carrying product lines as well, so if you have an interest let me know.

Sell Your Antiques & More

We want your items to sell for you on consignment, we will be opening soon at our new location in Peshtigo. Buy sell and trade. Bring in your crafts or anything else you may be interested in selling. For more info email us at rpointers@live.com.

Antique Website

I suppose I should break down and do a website for our collection. I'm not sure about an e-commerce site yet. Just how much could I actually sell online is hard to say. Sites such as ebay have a huge selection, but the pricing is thru the roof. I could sell them much cheaper with reduced shipping costs as well

Antique Stoneware

Today I purchased some antique stoneware online. I found some great pricing and couldn't resist. I'm going to add them to store items I currently have for sale. They are very unique. As of late crocks & other stoneware such as jugs and bottles are bringing premium prices. I plan on doing some posts on antique dishes real soon, we have a ton of them from all over the place.

Auctions vs. Flea Markets

Auctions are a great way to find specific items. One of the things that I don't care for is the wait for the item you want to come up for bids. There is some risk too, some one else may be willing to pay way more than the item is actually worth. On the other hand the Flea Market is all about the thrill of the hunt. I have found many treasures and was able to negotiate the price as well. Lately I have been on a stoneware mission, crocks and bowls for the most part. On weekends I usually find myself roaming the country side looking for that "special item". I'm hoping to see you there.

Our Friend - Hippies Creations

Here is a link to a new friend of ours with some very cool items for sale. Check them out today

http://www.hippiescreations.com/

Antique Moonshine Still

Here is on of my favorite collectibles, this still came from an old logging camp in Northern Wisconsin & was given to me. I have not put this item up for sale yet, but I am open for offers. 

Estate Sale Today

Heading out to an estate sale today, lots of antiques.

Memorial Day Rummage Sales

On memorial day we will be having a rummage sale in Peshtigo at our building next to city hall. Consignments are welcome, hope to keep it going all summer every weekend. For more info email us at rpointers@live.com.

Find Antiques

Are there any special items you are looking for? Let us know, we are always finding new vintage & antique items that may not make it on the blog. Feel free to show off your finds as well.

Vintage Blogs

Hello, My blog is new & I have not posted often. Here is what you can expect from us in the near future. Tons of antique photos of our items that we offer for sale. From antique dishes to gardening items and more. So stay with us for the upcoming posts, you may see something you like at affordable prices!

Stoneware Crocks

Is the value of stoneware crocks at live auctions inflated? Here's why I think so. Recently I was @ an auction where 3 & 4 gallon crocks in fair condition were bringing around $100.00. On Ebay the same crock is only selling for around $25.00 plus shipping. People must be buying them for antique stores to pay that much money for them. My guess is, high end antique stores in larger cities must be able to get top dollar for them. I do have an interest in them for my own sales but not at those prices

New Collectables Blog

This new blog is for the collectors of antiques & vintage items and their treasures found at auctions, garage sales & flea markets. So feel free to tell us about your finds. We will be posting pictures of things we have found over the years to share with you. Tell us about yourself & how you became a collector as well.

Happy Hunting!