Woodworking Blog
Modern DIY Wood Art
I tried to use construction lumber to make some modern home décor to hang on my wall. But ultimately, things went terribly wrong. It was a mistake that could have ruined my entire project.
Knock Down Display Stand
This multifunctional display stand easily knocks down for easy storage. It’s a perfect DIY woodworking gift to make because it works in so many settings.
Do You Need Hand Planes?
Do power tool woodworkers really need to use hand tools? I examined this topic and talk about a weird plane that you aren’t supposed to sharpen.
Cheap Wood Lathe
I wanted to pick up a mini lathe for turning small things. I took on the challenge of finding the cheapest one and testing it! You can’t imagine what happened…
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…
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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?
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.