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Three Box Set

This set of three modern boxes is both classic and versatile. It’s a simple woodworking project but can be used in almost any setting of the home.

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Spider-Man Scroll Saw

Ever see naturally blue wood? I used it to make Spider-Man’s costume and it turned out really cool! This was my most challenging scroll saw project I’ve tackled.

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Wish I Knew This!

Imagine if you knew then what you know now. Well, I did just that. Here are ten things that I really wish I knew when I first started woodworking.

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Scroll Saw Dovetails

The fastest dovetails you’ll ever cut! Yes, you can use a scroll saw to cut dovetails. If you are up for a fun, new way to do joinery give this a try!

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Whiskey Barrel Tray

I took a whiskey barrel and turned it into a really cool serving tray. If you are going to drink whiskey it might as well be on the coolest tray possible. This one is awful close to that title!

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Woodworking Toolbox

A woodworking rite of passage, it seems like everyone eventually makes a classic toolbox. I even give you FREE templates to use. Nothing is holding you back from trying it!

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Hiding Oak Grain

I made a trivet by turning oak boards into something silky smooth. I’m not a fan of oak grain. I show how to hide the grain to give oak a completely different look.

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Revisiting Old Projects

I looked at some of my old projects and I’m EMBARRASSED. Regardless, I think it’s important to look at those mistakes and see how I learned from them.

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Modern Accent Lamp

I made a super cool modern accent lamp! In this video I show how I cut those cool angles, cutting acrylic, and wiring the lamp. Check it out!

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How to Bend Wood

Tired of making rectangle shaped woodworking projects? Why not bend wood to your will, making it any shape you want? Here’s exactly how to do it!

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Workshop Remodel Ideas

I think I broke my workshop! It turned into a dumpster fire of a space that is actually preventing me from working. Time to see if I can fix it!

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2x4 vs Walnut Box

Wood Box Shootout! Who will win? I made two boxes: One is from construction lumber and another is from Walnut. Which is more “valuable”?

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Wrap Around Grain

How can you take a board and magically make the grain wrap from the end of the board back to the front again? Well, here’s the secret to doing just that!

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Marquetry Keepsake Box

I tried marquetry for the first time and was blown away at the possibilities. Check out how my project turned out! HINT: It’s a mess!

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Workshop Veneer Press

There’s a better way to laminate boards together to make your own plywood. Stop using a million clamps with cauls and build this veneer press instead.

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Japanese Puzzle Box

It takes 12 steps to crack open this Japanese style puzzle box. Think you can figure them out? Well, let’s find out! Build Plans Available!

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Santa Joker Art

When you think about Santa I’m sure you think about the Joker, right? Well, maybe you will now! Check out this scroll saw art of Santa Joker.

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Warped Picture Frame

Sometimes, weird artwork needs a weird frame. I knew a regular picture frame wouldn’t do so I made something a bit more…unique.

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Wooden Toy Car

This ain’t your grandpappy’s toy car. This is a Shelby GT500. Build a wooden toy car that will have all the toddlers jealous!

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