u/Frasier_fanatic

It started out as a 1960s Alumacraft Model F! Found the catalog pic.

She has been loving the new patio so I think this will be a hit.

She has been loving the patio at the new house so this should be a hit!

One to the left of the window does seem to have roses

4 in a row non stop! Time to put it on the counter and let her rip!!

I’ve been buried in stressful "adult" projects at the new house lately, and I reached a breaking point with drywall and electrical. I needed a project that was actually fun, so I built this water table from scratch. It’s a mix of basic carpentry and some over-engineered tech to keep a toddler busy for hours.

​The Build:

The frame is 2x2s and 1x3s to keep the weight down so it’s easy to move around the driveway. My miter saw bit the dust a few years ago, so I did the whole thing with a circular saw—including some easy lap joints—plus wood glue and brad nails. After this weekend, I think I'm finally ready to go buy that replacement miter saw.

​The "Dad Tech":

I used PETG to print a few custom parts I tweaked in Tinkercad—specifically the faucet spout, 1/2" tube to 1" PVC adapters, and some tube clips. I went with PETG so the sun doesn't warp everything by mid-July.

​The Best Part:

It’s powered by a simple recirculating fountain pump. My daughter can practice using a "real" faucet as much as she wants, but the whole system only uses about 5 gallons of water for the entire afternoon. No massive mud pits in the yard and no wasted water.

​The Damage:

Total cost was just shy of $100, including three fresh cans of Rust-Oleum for the "splash" paint job. We played for a few hours this afternoon, and it was a great way to actually enjoy the yard instead of just working on it.