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Rorschach Wood Art

I turned Dave Gibbons’ drawing of Rorschach from Watchmen into wood wall art using my scroll saw. Check out how I did it!

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Miter Joint Box Sled

If you plan to make more than one wood box, I recommend taking the time to make this miter joint box sled. It will make cutting perfect miters a breeze.

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First Time Scroll Sawing

I tried to scroll saw for the first time and it went…unexpectedly. See the lessons that I learned in this scroll saw basics tutorial.

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Table Saw Storage Cabinet

Organize your shop by making a storage cabinet that fits underneath your table saw to hold all of your saw accessories and blades.

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7 Ways to Cut Circles

There’s always more than one way to do something. In this blog, I show you some cool methods for how to cut out perfect circles using a variety of tools.

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Ebonized Wood Bowl

I made this wooden bowl black without painting, staining, dying, or burning it. So how did I do it? Check out this article to see how it works.

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Perfect Miter Joints

Step by step guide to cutting absolutely perfect miter joints on the table saw. You’ll be making beautiful wooden boxes in no time!

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Easy Brass Inlay

Step by step guide on making a modern box with a brass inlay. Learn how to inlay metal and the best finishing techniques for metal and wood.

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Waterfall TV Stand

I built a walnut TV stand to sit on top of a credenza. It has miter joints, which allow for a insanely cool waterfall effect. Check it out!

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No Lathe? No Problem

I wanted to make a vase, but I don’t have a lathe. Instead, I made a jig that let me turn a vase on my table saw!

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Contemporary Bookshelves

I built these stunning bookshelves for my home office. They look amazing! And they have a mid-century modern look. Check them out!

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Filling Wood Grain

Ever wonder how to paint oak furniture or cabinets to get a smooth look? This article shows multiple ways to get a smooth surface so your painting looks amazing!

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Dust Collection System

I needed to add two new tools to my dust collection system and thought it would be a good time to give you a tour of my dust collector setup.

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Houndstooth Keepsake Box

After making a houndstooth cutting board, I knew that I needed to make a houndstooth box. I think it turned out pretty good!

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Reclaimed Candle Holder

Nothing says, “I love you” like horse poop. This wood came from a horse stable and I repurposed it into this awesome Mother’s Day gift!

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Box Spline Jig

Step by step guide to making a box spline jig and getting perfect, crisp spline cuts in your wooden boxes.

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2x4 Fine Woodworking

Do you need expensive hardwood to make something that you’d consider “fine woodworking”? I’m seeing what I can make from a basic 2x4.

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UV Resin Art

If you’re looking for a project idea that will get kids into the workshop and away from the television then you may want to check this out.

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Ancient Egyptian Lock

This lock was designed by ancient Egyptians thousands of years ago. Can I miniaturize it and use it for a small project? Let’s see…

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Green Lantern Ring

What do you get when you combine LED lights, glow in the dark resin, and a whole lot of will power? You get a working Green Lantern ring!

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