For comparison, see my posts on pochade boxes, DIY Pochade Boxes,
DIY cigar box pochade boxes and James Gurney's How to Make a Sketch Easel.
This is the guiding inspiration for Frauenfelder as he narrates his exploration of turning his house into a homestead, complete with bees and chickens, making his own yogurt, hacking his espresso machine to make more prefect pulls of his favorite drink, whittling spoons and crafting
cigar box guitars and many other projects that hold the essence of
DIY culture - slowing down, exploring, and enjoying working on something yourself.