What gives you the most joy from woodworking? I want you to think about that for a second. I’ve conducted a number of surveys in the past couple years that thousands of people have responded to. When asked, “What gives you the most joy from woodworking?” a common response is, “The satisfaction of completing a […]
No. Not at all. But it makes a really cool sound! Traditionally rainsticks were made of bamboo, with spikes driven in as the baffles. We are going to make ours out of 1/4″ plywood, wire mesh, and rice. Start by cutting strips of plywood at a 30-degree angle. Tape the strips together before gluing. Now […]
Today’s project is a basic box. Knowing how to make a box is a very useful and even necessary woodworking skill. Honestly most projects, including all kinds of furniture, are just a variation on the basic box. So let’s get started . . . I’m using basic 3/4″ lumber for this box today. First, cut […]
This beautiful DIY perpetual calendar will sit on your desk and give you something meaningful to do once a month, every month, in an endless cycle of perpetuity. Begin this project by cutting your base to length, then using the router to profile the edges. Cut a slot in the board to hold the […]
Today I am doing something fun – experimenting with stains from natural food products. All of these were prepared in my kitchen with ingredients from the grocery store! 1) Avocado Skin (pink) To make this stain, I peeled an avocado, boiled the skin and pit, and strained it. The stain looks light pink, but turned […]
Today we’re doing #tbt – a great throwback video of my maple and padauk sushi serving set. I’ve newly re-edited it for 2018 with faster pacing and no sponsored spots, so I hope you enjoy the improvements! And of course it’s appropriate for the holiday – because everyone has sushi for Thanksgiving, right? Or […]
This week I want to talk about woodburning – also known as pyrography. Woodburning is a great affordable alternative to laser engraving, and you might find it even more fun. With a woodburning pen, the quality of results rely on the artist’s own hand. So let’s talk about some basics. THE WOOD You can use […]
Happy Halloween everyone! It’s time for my annual Halloween special! Join me this week as I make my own Ouija board and see if we can summon up some helpful woodworking spirits. Disclaimer: If you are easily frightened, offended or triggered, please skip this one. If ghosts, spooks, supernatural spirits, gross stuff or anything else […]
This week I decided to make chess pieces to go with the chess board project that I did previously. I chose a minimalist design, focusing on the unique feature of each piece. First, rip your boards and cut your pieces to size. Each piece should be sanded well. Use a router and band saw to […]
Camping soon? I actually built this folding campfire chair a few years ago when YouTube and my editing skills were drastically different. I figured it would be work highlighting again since the weather is getting cooler and this makes the perfect chair to bring with you hiking, camping, or fishing! It’s lightweight and looks really […]
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