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Replica Antique Whiskey Box

I have an antique wood whiskey box that I think looks really cool! So I decided to try to build a replica version of the box. Unfortunately, it didn’t go smoothly…

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5 DIY Tool Hacks

Tools are great, but there are things we can do to enhance them, make them better, stronger, faster. I came up with five different ways to get more from your tools.

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Highly Effective Woodworking

Here are 7 habits that I believe makes me a more effective woodworker. I hope some part of it may help you during your woodworking journey.

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Rusted Bolt Wooden Box

The best way to hone your woodworking skills is to confine yourself so you have to figure out creative ways to build a project. This rusted bolts wooden box does exactly that. Check it out!

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DIY Long Reach Clamp

Need to clamp something where a regular clamp can’t reach? There is an easy way to fix this – make a deep reach clamp using some wood scraps.

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Desk Organization Tray

This desk organizer is completely customizable. You can make pucks that fit inside that are specially made for different functions. It even could work as a candle holder!

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Elevate Your Scroll Sawing

I saw this picture in a Fantastic Four comic and knew I had to turn it into scroll saw artwork. It turned into a nightmare project! Was it worth it?

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Make a Picture Frame

I need an insanely cool picture frame to coordinate with a scroll saw project I made. I set out to create one of the coolest picture frames I could possibly make.

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Spline Walnut Tray

I’m making a beautiful walnut tray with maple splines and a curved profile. If you are interested in making trays then you should definitely check this out.

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Pour Over Coffee Stand

I set out to make the most elegant looking pour over coffee stand I could make. And the best part is that it can be made in one day! Check it out.

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DIY Spray Booth

I made my PERFECT shop spray booth for applying finishes that I normally couldn’t apply inside the house. This spray booth has the features I needed and I love it!

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Wooden USB Drive

I took a plastic USB drive and turned it into a wooden one that can be personalized with an engraving. It’s always great to take a regular item and customize it.

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Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out

When I was a kid, I loved playing Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out on Nintendo. I found a piece of artwork about the game and had to turn it into scroll saw art!

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Quick Lazy Susan

Here’s a quick way to make a lazy susan. It’s made from MDF and has a really cool dyed black poly finish. No paint! Check out the video!

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Cousin Eddie Scroll Saw

My favorite Christmas movie is Christmas Vacation so I recreated Cousin Eddie using my scroll saw! I used natural wood colors to create his famous scene.

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Tool Buying Guide

If you were to set up a new workshop which tools would you buy first? What would you look for in a tool? Here are my thoughts on what to buy and avoid.

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Passive Phone Speaker

Do passive phone speakers really improve the sound quality or are they just a fancy way to hold your phone upright? I made one and tested it for myself.

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Modern Step Stool

I made a Scandinavian inspired step stool. It has a modern look and simple functionality, but it’s also incredibly beautiful. I love how it turned out!

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Wine Rack Sculpture

A spur of the moment project that turned into something really cool. This is a wine rack sculpture that I made from a tree I chainsaw milled.

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Wood Finish Challenge

Which wood finishes sold by Home Depot are the best? Well, I wanted to find out for myself so I tested a bunch of them to see. Pretty interesting results!

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