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Saw Blade Shootout

Buying scroll saw blades is confusing. There are a billion types. I wanted to know which is best so I conducted the ultimate shootout to see which comes out on top.

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Make a Candy Machine

My made my own candy dispenser! I’ve always wanted to make one but couldn’t find a design that I liked. So I ended up designing my own version.

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How to Design a Box

Want to design a wood box? Start here by seeing how to consider the fundamentals of box design. This will keep you on track and result in a beautiful project.

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Punch Your Scroll Saw!

I’ve wanted to make this picture for a LONG time. I finally got the chance to turn this artwork into scroll saw art. Do you have any idea who this is?

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Curved Valet

Build a beautiful wooden tray that incorporates stone in just one day! This project shows how to make graceful curves to really set this wood tray apart from the rest.

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Shop Tour 2022

Check out my workshop! This is my 2022 woodworking shop tour. It should be fun to compare this to future shop tours. Hopefully you enjoy and it gives you ideas for your shop.

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10 Miter Joints

I love that in woodworking there is almost always multiple ways to perform the same operation. That includes making a simple miter joint. Let’s look at 10 ways to make miter joints!

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Watch Display Case

If you want to tackle creating something that I like to call a “portfolio project” then try making this watch display case. It’s an incredibly fun project and I’m sure you’ll love the results!

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Articulating Phone Holder

I sorted through trash and then tried to create something from it. This is what I ended up with. But the real question is: Does it work?! We’ll see…

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Three Box Set

This set of three modern boxes is both classic and versatile. It’s a simple woodworking project but can be used in almost any setting of the home.

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Spider-Man Scroll Saw

Ever see naturally blue wood? I used it to make Spider-Man’s costume and it turned out really cool! This was my most challenging scroll saw project I’ve tackled.

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Wish I Knew This!

Imagine if you knew then what you know now. Well, I did just that. Here are ten things that I really wish I knew when I first started woodworking.

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Scroll Saw Dovetails

The fastest dovetails you’ll ever cut! Yes, you can use a scroll saw to cut dovetails. If you are up for a fun, new way to do joinery give this a try!

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Whiskey Barrel Tray

I took a whiskey barrel and turned it into a really cool serving tray. If you are going to drink whiskey it might as well be on the coolest tray possible. This one is awful close to that title!

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Woodworking Toolbox

A woodworking rite of passage, it seems like everyone eventually makes a classic toolbox. I even give you FREE templates to use. Nothing is holding you back from trying it!

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Hiding Oak Grain

I made a trivet by turning oak boards into something silky smooth. I’m not a fan of oak grain. I show how to hide the grain to give oak a completely different look.

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Revisiting Old Projects

I looked at some of my old projects and I’m EMBARRASSED. Regardless, I think it’s important to look at those mistakes and see how I learned from them.

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Modern Accent Lamp

I made a super cool modern accent lamp! In this video I show how I cut those cool angles, cutting acrylic, and wiring the lamp. Check it out!

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How to Bend Wood

Tired of making rectangle shaped woodworking projects? Why not bend wood to your will, making it any shape you want? Here’s exactly how to do it!

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