This is the plans for a modern style writing desk, that was inspired by a log cabin. It is not as sleek as some writing desks, but overall I like the look. The desk has …
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8 Money Saving DIY hacks
These aren’t just woodworking related there are also some home DIY hacks in the video. Other hacks I like: When I need a small wedge I take a clothespin apart, then I have 2 small …
Continue reading »Easy Cooler Plans
If you are into outdoor entertaining : cook-outs, swimming, eating and so on this cooler will be great for you. This is a beginner project and should cost around $50 to do. The cooler itself …
Continue reading »How to Build a Pirate Treasure Chest
I don’t like the stain he used on the chest. I would have gone with a darker stain. A darker stain would have made the chest look older. Also the size of the lock is …
Continue reading »Parquet X-Brace Coffee Table Plans
This project has a lot of parts so it’s not that easy to do, but a real nice looking piece when your done. The guy who did the plans likes to use pocket holes. I …
Continue reading »Salt and Pepper Shakers
This project can be done in an afternoon and salt and pepper shakers make a great small gift. Also you aren’t using as much material as with a large project. You can personalize the shakers …
Continue reading »Sawing Logs to Get Different Grain Patterns
Not every woodworker is going to be sawing logs to get their wood. However, whether or not you saw your own wood, there is still a lot of great information in this video. Plain Sawn …
Continue reading »Outdoor Nesting Activity Table Plans
This is a fun quick and easy build and kids love it. The project was intended to be made using Cedar but you could also do it using pine. Just seal it with an outdoor …
Continue reading »Breadbox Plans and Video
The breadbox is a fairly quick and easy project to do. In the video he does 2 breadboxes the one with pocket holes and the other one with rabbet joinery. The rabbet joinery is held …
Continue reading »How to French Polish
A French polish is a shellac polish that produces a high gloss on wood. You will commonly see it on musical instruments like violins, boxes or sometimes on tables. You may also use it when …
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