In this video he makes a number of these push sticks as gifts. One problem with push sticks is that the bottom part gets chewed up by the tablesaw pretty quickly. The nice thing about …
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Headphone Clamp Plans and Video
This is a video of a woodworker making a clamp with a hook on it. The idea is to attach the clamp to say a table and then hang your headphones from it. However you …
Continue reading »Do you need a drill press?
In this video a woodworker discusses whether you need a drill press or whether you should stick to a hand-held drill. His argument is that a drill press gives you precision, accuracy and repeatability.
Continue reading »Christmas Angel Folk Carving Pattern
In early America they frequently used carvings like this on weathervanes on top of churches. This project is an example of shallow relief carving where a silhouette shape is rounded and detailed. In the PDF …
Continue reading »Birdhouse Plans
This is a fun birdhouse design. The birdhouse looks like a huge red apple. The project is made out of a 2 x 12 pine board. So it’s not an expensive build. It is also …
Continue reading »Jelly Cupboard Reproduction Plans
A fun type of project that many woodworkers enjoy is to try and copy a design of off an antique. This plan is based on the design and joinery of a 100 year old cupboard. …
Continue reading »Frame Shadowbox Plans
A shadow box is an enclosed glass-front display case containing objects mostly objects with personal significance. This shadowbox was designed to display the designer’s father’s Second World War memorabilia. The design is however adaptable to …
Continue reading »Deco Barstool Plans
Art Deco is a style from the 1920s and 1930s. It is characterized by precise and boldly delineated geometric shapes and strong colors. The colors are achieved by using black lacquered clear pine for the …
Continue reading »Two-drawer Platform Bed Plans
This bed is both attractively styled and solidly constructed. Below the bed is 2 large storage drawers. There are also 2 shelves at the head of the bed for more storage. The plan’s designer used …
Continue reading »Keeping Chest Plans
This project is a small portable chest. It is for keeping small items in. The joinery the creator of the plans used was dovetail joints with wide tails and thin pins. He used handtools to …
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