Making the most of a small shop – Part 3 In PART 1 and PART 2 of this, The Ultimate All-In-One Woodworking Bench build, I assembled the frame and with some clever techniques, installed my table saw to sit perfectly flush with the top. However, simply installing a table saw to a woodworking workstation does … Read more
How to make wooden cutting boards with inlay designs Cutting boards Most of us start out making these and many of us keep making them long thereafter. Why? Because their easy to make, stylish and functional. Whether you are making it for yourself or as a gift for someone special, cutting boards are great woodworking … Read more
Drill and router bit organizer build tutorial and plans Making the most of a small woodworking workshop has to start somewhere. Why not start by organizing and storing the range of bits laying around our shops in a convenient wall mount drill bit holder and save ourselves the frustration of trying to find … Read more
How to steam bend wood at home The most effective way to bend wood is done by using steam. Steam bending wood involves subjecting a piece of lumber to steam for a certain period of time allowing the steam to penetrate the wood. Doing so will result in the heat loosening up the fibers between the grains. … Read more
Miter saw stand for small workshop – Build tutorial and plans Many hobbyists, like myself, don’t enjoy the luxury of large shops. Like myself, they find themselves practicing their beloved hobby in sheds and small garages while dreaming of the day that they too can enjoy the space and freedom that comes with a large … Read more
How to make a DIY scissor lift Recently, after pondering a way to level out long workpieces when working with my small bench drill, I came up with a rough design for what would ultimately become this nifty little gem. I operate the lift using my 12V Bosch ps130-2A cordless drill. At it’s lower point it … Read more
Sanding disc holder Clutter leads to an unproductive workshop and organizing your shop has to start somewhere. Take the first step on the path to a shop without clutter by making an easy-build sanding station to holster your orbital sander and also organize your sanding discs. What you’ll need – Cutting list: Base – 750x220m plank … Read more
How to make a farm-style dining table Dining room tables bring families together. They are the boardroom tables of our homes where we joyfully discuss the ins and outs of our day while breaking for only short periods at a time to take another mouth full of mom’s top-notch cooking. We share, we laugh, we love…OK, maybe … Read more
Freestanding wine rack DIY – Build tutorial and plans We know there are many wine lovers out there who don’t enjoy the luxury of a large wine cellar to stockpile all their favorite vintages. As a result, we end up packing our favorites into crammed cupboards leaving little or no space for our enormous collections of plastic … Read more
Woodworking for beginners Getting your feet wet and exploring your new found love of woodworking as a hobbyist can be very exciting but suffering the often experienced frustration of a lack of inspiration is not so much. It is for that reason we have composed a short list of our favorite woodworking projects for beginners. All … Read more