Easy Shaker Carry Box

Megan Fitzpatrick Beginner Woodworking, Box, I Can Do That, October 2012, Projects, Small Project, Storage, Weekend Project, woodworking gifts

Notched and nailed joints add visual interest to this simple project. This form is typically called a Shaker silverware tray – but it comes in handy for ferrying all sorts of things hither and yon. I got lucky at the …
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Rabbet vs Dado vs Groove

George Vondriska Beginner Woodworking, Joinery, Tricks of the Trade, Woodworking Basics, Workshop Tips

Some people get pretty worked up about using the right word for the right joint. Perhaps they have a point since imprecise use of terms can lead to confusion. So, to be precise, here are the proper definitions: A dado…
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Branch-Hooks as a Gateway Into Woodworking Part 1.

Yoav Liberman Beginner Woodworking, Branch, Carving, hook, Projects, Woodworking with Kids

I was first introduced to branch hooks and their organic beauty while reading Peter Follansbee’s excellent article on the subject in Popular Woodworking magazine. Peter showed how to turn a typical forked tree branch into a functional hook that s…

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Contemporary Bookshelves

Megan Fitzpatrick August 2008, Beginner Woodworking, Books, Bookshelves, I Can Do That, Projects, Stain

Two tones of color and sharp, square edges give this piece modern flair. Inspired by a design in the February 2008 issue of the German magazine Selbst, this “I Can Do That” project commenced (as always) with a pilgrimage …
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Project Idea: Building a Wooden Chess Board

Highland Staff All, amateur woodworking, Beginner Woodworking, chessboard project, Community, glue up, paste finishing wax, Woodworking Projects, Woodworking Tips

For the November 2021 issue of Wood News Online, Tyler Straach shows us how he built his own wooden chess board: In the last few months, my 8 year old son has taken an interest in playing the game of chess. He learned how to play on a cheap board with plastic pieces. Combine that […]

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