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The Best Woodworking Clamps for Table Tops

Before you spend money on clamps, make sure they are the right ones for your project. In this article, I explain the different clamp options, why you want them, any why you don’t.

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Absurd Number of Box Making Tips & Tricks

An absurd number of wood box making tips. These woodworking tips cover the gamut, from lumber sizes and thicknesses to methods resulting in the perfect glue up. Heck, they even cover joinery!

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How to Make a Castle Joint

Give your project a dynamic look by making one of the most impressive woodworking joints in the world. Plus BONUS info on making a jig that will help you make insanely cool joinery.

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Make a Wood Bow

It’s fun making a DIY gift, but it’s even better wrapping it with a homemade bow. I used wood and special techniques to create my own present bow out of wood. Here’s how you can do it too!

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Wood Gift Bag Project

It’s a gift bag made from wood...and it’s really a tissue box holder…and the tissues stick up and look like present tissue paper. It’s the woodworking equivalent of a dad joke!

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Woodworking Brain Teaser Gifts

The best gifts are the ones that make your friends and family feel really stupid! That’s why you have to make these wooden brain teaser puzzles. Check out the details…

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Want Better Scroll Saw Projects? DO THIS!

You’ve never seen scroll sawing like this! I need a new Halloween themed scroll saw project. When I saw this picture, I knew it was perfect. But this art couldn’t happen without the right blades.

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You’re Resawing Boards the Wrong Way

Are you resawing boards the wrong way? If you need to cut a board down its length, how would you do it? I resaw lumber a bit differently than others. Here’s why…

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DIY Fall Décor Scroll Saw Project

I made my own fall decor using a scroll saw! The scroll saw is perfect for these DIY projects. Here are the techniques I use to make insanely cool looking projects.

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Transforming Workshop Hardware Storage

I made transforming hardware storage cabinets! These DIY cabinets help me to organize and store my hardware, screws, and bolts. in the workshop. But they also have a secret….

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Why Is This Worth So Much Money ?!

I was shocked to find out how much money this cook book or iPad stand is worth. I had no idea! I had to look into it more to find out what drives people to throw money at it. (Making the cut for Oprah Magazine definitely helps). I thought it would be a fun challenge to see how I could make my own version of this for a lot, lot less.

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Scroll Saw Tricks to Amazing Art

I love turning comic book art into scroll saw pictures. What if I told you there are ways you can make some great looking projects, even if comic books aren’t your cup of tea? Check out of the tips I use, regardless of the artwork.

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Playing Cards Storage Box

Years ago, I was asked by a teacher to come up with a wood box to hold cards he uses in his lessons. That project was way before I started YouTube so I’ve recreated the project to show the full build and also included a crazy finishing process. You’ll absolutely want to try this technique the next time you use figured wood!

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3 Easy Woodworking Gift Projects to Make TODAY!

Here are 3 woodworking project ideas that are easy to make, but still have a very cool “wow” factor. These geometric flower pots, a leaning wine rack, and a wood notebook are projects can get you back into your shop for some quick projects or gifts.

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How to Make a Wood Box

Want to start making wood boxes? How do you start? Here is how you can design your own wood box so you are getting off on the right foot.

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Dovetail Jewelry Box

This dovetail jewelry box project makes a perfect little DIY woodworking gift. It’s fairly quick to make, it’s pretty easy to construct, and while it doesn’t use very much material, it does have a huge WOW factor when you give one to people!

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Make a Professional Quality Cutting Board

I found a cool geometric pattern and figured out how to make it into a cutting board. It took some planning, but I came up with a maple and walnut pattern that looks like interlocking squares.

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Merle Band Clamp Review

I make a lot of wood boxes and picture frames so a few years ago I purchased a few Merle band clamps. After using them extensively, I feel like I can now give a proper review of their performance.

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