Today I want to show you how I built my lumber rack, which has actually made a huge difference in my shop. Just being able to better organize my stock, plus the extra bins for cut offs, I now operate a much cleaner and organized shop. And keeping lumber off the garage floor really improves bug and pest control. I’m going to show you how … Read More
Here’s a simple modern tv console project put together with dowel joinery. It’s flush on the sides so you can set multiple pieces side by side for longer walls. Painting it black really completes the modern look, but feel free to leave a natural wood look. But if you’re not going to paint it, just be sure to finish it with a protective coat like … Read More
Are you tired of over-crowded silverware slots? Are your forks and spoons overflowing your k-mart-special plastic fork divider? Keep reading to learn how to build a silverware drawer organizer that fits tight and gives you more space. TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED: Table saw Curve-cutting saw (jig saw, band saw, etc…) Sandpaper 1/4″ plywood Ideally, the plywood you use for this should be a high quality … Read More
This toy shelf / book case / seat is sized for a kid. It’s made with 3/4″ plywood, joined with dado, rabbet, and pocket hole joints. A single full sheet of plywood is plenty for this project. If you prefer to work with half sheets, you’ll need 2. Plywood edges are all covered with veneer edge banding, which you can buy from most home stores … Read More
If there’s one thing most beginner woodworkers are missing, it’s the right tool for the job. But that doesn’t always mean an expensive power tool. Sometimes it’s nothing more than a simple jig that can assist you in making the cutting or clamping process go easier. So today, I want to show you 9 awesome wood shop projects that will help you with many different … Read More
I’ve built 2 of these, both using dimensional pine lumber from Lowes, and basic pocket-hole joinery. You can finish however you like. I recommend staining the pine to a shade you want, then finishing with a wipe on polyurethane. >How to Stain Wood>How to Apply Wipe-on Poly Be sure to sign up at the bottom of the page to get PDF plans for projects like … Read More
In this project tutorial we’ll be making a miter sled, which will be dedicated to cutting 45 degree angle cuts, ideal for trim work, picture frames, wall decor, and many other projects. This is a sled for your table saw and it’s made with a 1/2″ plywood base (although that can be done in 3/4″), the miter fences are 1-1/2″ plywood (two 3/4″ pieces laminated), … Read More
With this beginner coffee table project tutorial I’m going to show you how I build this simple table using pine boards you can get from any lumber store. This is a basic project that uses a couple types of joinery techniques, including pocket holes and mortise and tenon (the easy way). I made one almost identical to this a couple years ago, and after using … Read More
The absolute best cut quality I have ever achieved was, and always is, on a table saw. More often than not, using a table saw sled. The table saw cut’s smoother, cleaner, and with a good blade, requires less sanding (if any at all). When you incorporate a good table saw sled (crosscutting sled) in your shop, you can begin to create perfect cross cuts … Read More
A little extra income here and there can make a BIG difference in most people’s financial situation. If you’ve got some tools, and a little know-how, you can make some extra cash by focusing on woodworking projects that sell. Woodworking is such a rewarding hobby, why not do what you enjoy and earn some extra cash in the process, right? It’s even possible to earn … Read More
There are SO dang many options of beginner woodworking projects I can’t possibly name them all, just like you can’t possibly build them all! NOTE – To see my complete list of projects hosted right here on this website, check out Wood Projects here. But for this page, I’ve narrowed down 11 of the most popular, easy, fun, and practical beginner woodworking projects that just … Read More
I used to do all my assembly work on a workbench that had a double-layer plywood top. At the time of building that workbench, I had never heard of a torsion box workbench. The old plywood top lasted for years and along the way, I noticed that it was not as flat as I once thought it was. I would like to believe that when I … Read More
The compound miter saw is a versatile and handy tool. I use mine for many projects in my wood shop (a.k.a. my garage). The miter saw handles several different types of cuts, and as long as you have a good sharp blade, and a good quality miter saw, you’ll be able to make crisp, clean cuts every time for all your miter saw woodworking ideas! … Read More
Are you looking for an easy way to build a picture frame you can hang today? Are you constantly being reminded by your empty walls that all those family pictures still in their envelopes are quickly becoming outdated? If you’re like me and my family, then you probably have more pictures that never saw a frame then you care to admit. And to buy picture frames … Read More
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