Spokeshaves are great for shaping and refining wood surfaces. It really changes things when you go from flat to curved surfaces. This video shows you how to make a basic wooden spokeshave using basic tools …
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Huntboard Plans
The huntboard is a is a tall serving table, with drawers and doors for storage of dinnerware. This piece could also be used as a desk or a display table in a foyer or hallway. …
Continue reading »How to make a Turn Button
Turn buttons are the little tabs that screw into the back of a picture frames, they pivot to hold the picture and back board in place. They are pretty simple but when you want a …
Continue reading »Boston Bombé Chest Plans
A Boston Bombé chest is a chest of drawers that bulges or swells out towards the bottom and then returns to the normal size at the base. This style of furniture making was imported from …
Continue reading »Plywood Dresser with Dowel Legs Plans and Video
Cut List (2) 3/4″ plywood @ 18″ x 27-3/4″ (2) 3/4″ plywood @ 18″ x 29-5/8″ (8) 3/4″ plywood @ 5-7/8″ x 14″ (2) 3/4″ plywood @ 7-1/4″ x 26″ (approximately) (8) 3/4″ plywood @ …
Continue reading »Power Carving an End Table
In this video he power carves one of these organic, flowing pieces. The real tabletop however is glass because it needs to be flat. The carved piece is underneath it. He uses aluminum which is …
Continue reading »How to Make a Wood Back Scratcher
This project involves a few interesting woodworking techniques. For instance he steams and bends the wood for the back scratcher. You don’t have to steam the wood, you could just cut it out of a …
Continue reading »Arched-Top Wall Mirror with Curved Drawers Plans
This birdseye maple and cherry wall mirror looks great in a hallway or front entrance. It may look tricky but if you break it down into smaller steps this is a manageable project. For the …
Continue reading »Drill Bit Storage Case Plans and Video
Having trouble keeping track of all your drill bits? Why not try making this full-sized drill bit storage case. In the video he also made a under cabinet space into which the case can slide. …
Continue reading »Tall Outdoor Chair Set Plans
Traditional outdoor chairs tend to be low. This makes them easy to build, but less easy to get in and out of. Particularly so for older people. Lately these taller bar-stool height chairs have been …
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