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Category: Simple Builds

How To Make A Wood Mallet (EP79)

Sometimes it’s the simple projects that you can learn the most from.  I’ve made a dozen or so mallets in the last 4-5 months as a way to relax and get more time on the

Kraft Paper Holder For A Workbench (ep77)

Any of you that have been following me for a little bit probably already know that any clean horizontal surface doubles as a workbench for me.  It doesn’t matter if it’s the table saw, band

Making A Curly Maple Clock (ep75)

Making a clock is one thing.  Having two friends in the shop at the same time while they are also making clocks was something new for me.  Jay Bates and April Wilkerson were visiting me

Random Orbit Sander Holder (ep74)

Whether you call it a random orbit sander or a DA (dual action) sander, mine needed a home: a holder to have it nearby when finishing projects.  Late one night I found myself cleaning the

DIY Office Desk w/ Baltic Birch Top (ep72)

  Many times in woodworking projects evolve.  This a a good example of that.  I wanted a “home” for my laptop and a more permanent place for it meant I needed to make a desk.  I

Making A Table | Curly Ambrosia Maple (ep71)

My friends Jay Bates and April Wilkerson were visiting so we could build some projects together.  My son wanted an end table for an alarm clock so we figured we could come up with one for him.

Wood Lathe Tools For Burning Rings (ep70)

Not too long ago I finally got my wood lathe I wanted.  I have been feverishly turning like some mad scientist.  One thing that seemed to grab my attention is how a couple accent grooves

How To Make A Spline And Tenon Jig (ep67)

Being able to make accurate tenons as well as structural splines for mitered joints was the reason behind this build.  Another reason was to be able to do these joints without buying expensive factory made

Toggle Clamp Upgrade (ep66)

Toggle clamps are essential for woodworking jigs and fixtures.  A lot of times they come with a rather small clamping foot.  If you are using multiple clamps and/or securing the workpiece against a fixed fence,

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