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Workshop Remodel Ideas

I think I broke my workshop! It turned into a dumpster fire of a space that is actually preventing me from working. Time to see if I can fix it!

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2x4 vs Walnut Box

Wood Box Shootout! Who will win? I made two boxes: One is from construction lumber and another is from Walnut. Which is more “valuable”?

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Wrap Around Grain

How can you take a board and magically make the grain wrap from the end of the board back to the front again? Well, here’s the secret to doing just that!

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Marquetry Keepsake Box

I tried marquetry for the first time and was blown away at the possibilities. Check out how my project turned out! HINT: It’s a mess!

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Workshop Veneer Press

There’s a better way to laminate boards together to make your own plywood. Stop using a million clamps with cauls and build this veneer press instead.

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Japanese Puzzle Box

It takes 12 steps to crack open this Japanese style puzzle box. Think you can figure them out? Well, let’s find out! Build Plans Available!

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Santa Joker Art

When you think about Santa I’m sure you think about the Joker, right? Well, maybe you will now! Check out this scroll saw art of Santa Joker.

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Warped Picture Frame

Sometimes, weird artwork needs a weird frame. I knew a regular picture frame wouldn’t do so I made something a bit more…unique.

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Wooden Toy Car

This ain’t your grandpappy’s toy car. This is a Shelby GT500. Build a wooden toy car that will have all the toddlers jealous!

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Wine Bottle Holder

Time to make woodworking gifts! Start by making this beautiful wine caddy that holds one bottle and two glasses. Plus, a tray!!

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Easy Storage Box

A lot of woodworking techniques are crammed into this project. Check out how to make your own stupid easy storage box.

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Make Your Own Templates

Here are my tips for how you can take a picture or illustration and turn it into a custom woodworking template.

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Media Cabinet

This media center is the perfect mix or modern and retro. Check out those doors!

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Scroll Saw Tricks

Check out the tricks that I used to make this incredible scroll saw art. You can use these tips for any scroll saw project.

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Heirloom Maple Box

I made an heirloom quality maple box and then I covered the entire thing in brown dye. Why? Check it out and see!

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Modern Wood Tray

Sometimes we have to make a woodworking gift for people. Here is an awesome one day project that will impress EVERYONE!

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Adaptable Desk Caddy

See how I made this customizable desk caddy that allows you to switch out components to whatever fits your needs.

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Simple Box Bottoms

If you want to start making beautiful wooden boxes then check out this article on how to get perfectly fitting box bottoms.

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My Favorite Glues

With so many types of wood glues out there, which one should you use? Well, here are the ones I use in my shop and why I like them.

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