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Diode vs. CO2 Laser: Making the Leap

In the realm of laser cutting and engraving, the decision to upgrade from a diode laser to a CO2 desktop laser is not one to be taken lightly. Recently, I found myself facing this very dilemma, and after much deliberation, I took the leap. But why? Let’s delve into the journey that led me to

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Brick wall cutting board

Brick Pattern End Grain Cutting Board

Do you ever wonder what the hype is all about when it comes to end grain cutting boards? Personally, I never got what the big deal was… until I tried to make one myself! Three homemade jigs later, I had a stunning brick pattern end grain cutting board fit for chef. In this tutorial, I’ll

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5 Gifts You Can Make From Wood

It’s that time of year! My annual holiday gift making video. Here are 5 new ideas for holiday gifts you can make from wood. For the step-by-step process for making these 5 woodworking gifts you can make from wood, watch the YouTube video below. 5 Woodworking Gifts You Can Make Woodworking Gift Idea #1: Kitchen

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Building an Outdoor Serving Cart: A Step-by-Step Guide

In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the process of building a beautiful and functional outdoor serving cart or bar cart using cedar fence boards. Cedar is an excellent choice for outdoor projects due to its weather and rot resistance. We’ll also share some valuable tips and tricks to make your project a success.

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Should you buy a laser engraver? Everything you need to know

Around nine months ago, I made an impulsive purchase—an xTool D1 Pro 20w laser engraver. At first, the idea of creating custom designs and engraving on various materials excited me. However, my initial enthusiasm soon waned, and the laser engraver ended up gathering dust in the corner of my basement. In this blog post, I’ll

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5 super simple woodworking jigs that’ll make your life easier

The simplest jigs are always the best ones. Today I’ll show you how to make 5 super simple woodworking jigs that’ll make your life easier. No fuss, easy to make jigs that can be assembled in minutes using scrap wood. How to cut thin strips on the table saw? Easiest way to hang a picture

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Is it worth salvaging an old table?

Is It Worth Salvaging an Old Table? 

I’m willing to bet that many of us have a piece of broken furniture hiding in the basement somewhere (I know I do!) Maybe it has a broken leg or just needs a makeover. You tell yourself you’ll fix it… one day. I’ve grown tired of looking at this old pine table that’s gone all

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Standing Desk Converter DIY

DIY Standing Desk Converter

How many hours do you spend sitting down every day? Between my day job and editing content, I spend WAY too much time sitting at my desk. They say sitting is the new smoking… Whatever that means. But one thing is clear, all that sitting isn’t good for anyone. So today I’m doing something about it

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Solid Wood Floating Shelves

Just over a year ago, I built a desk from scratch for my home office. I built a set of drawer cabinets out of plywood and added a solid ash wood desk top. I’ve been meaning to build a set of matching floating shelves for over a year now but seem to keep putting it

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Drill Storage and Charging Station

Get your workshop organized with this cordless drill storage and charging station. This universal tool battery charging station allows you to mount up to 4 chargers and store up to 5 drills and/or drivers and even a nail gun! Plus, enjoy the added feature of the pull-out drop-down tray for easy access to all your

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DIY Planter Box with Hidden Storage

Article coming soon! Materials Resin flower boxes Pressure treated fence boards Cedar 2x4s Decking screws  Type 3 exterior wood glue   5-minute epoxy Rare earth magnets Tools Miter saw Table saw 4 foot level Drill/Driver Ridgid palm driver Brad nailer Jigsaw   Countersink bit Pull saw     Forstner bit   Trigger clamps (short)   Trigger

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Wooden Storage Chest DIY

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New Complete Guide to Band Saws | Book Review

The next woodworking book I’m reviewing in my Woodworking Book of the Month Series is focuses on one single tool. It’s everything you want to know about band saws and more. Today I’m reviewing the New Complete Guide to Band Saws: Everything You Need to Know About the Most Important Saw in the Shop, by Mark Duginske. About the Book

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A wooden trivet shaped like a pear

Woodworking Gifts You Can Make

Looking for woodworking gift ideas you can make for the holidays this year? In this tutorial, I’ll show you 4 woodworking gifts you can make from wood including a Mölkky game (also called Finska), a pear-shaped trivet, a growth chart ruler and a modern wall wine rack. Looking for even more gift ideas? Check out

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