If you use power tools such as a table saw, router table or jointer, you already (hopefully) know the importance of using push sticks and push blocks is key to keeping your fingers safe. Making your own push blocks is easy using plywood scraps and an old mouse pad. Materials you’ll need to make these push […]
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There are many posts out there about how to build your own cordless drill storage rack. It’s a nifty way to store your drills/drivers, chargers and bits on the wall, in a compact way. I had a bunch of spare plywood lying around, so I thought I would put them to good use and build
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Ever feel like you can never find the right piece of furniture to fit into your space? For months I have been searching for the perfect little compact console table, but could never seem to find one small enough. Then I came across these awesome plans for a cute little sideboard and I thought to
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If you’ve ever been to Paris in Winter, you’ve likely noticed the charming street vendors selling chestnuts in a small paper cone. They roast the chestnuts over something resembling a perforated metal trash can housing an open flame. The sweet smell of roasted nuts fills the air and makes this typical French treat simply irresistible.
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With wood burning season upon us, I decided it was time to start chopping wood in order to cut some bigger logs into smaller kindle. I inherited of this rusty old axe, so I thought I’d give it a try. After doubting my axe swinging skills for a minute, I realized that even the mightiest of
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It’s official. I’m a dabbler. I do a bit of this and then a bit of that. It seems like one project idea just leads to another. I contemplated learning how to weld for a short while but somehow ended up learning how to use a sewing machine instead (thanks mom!). Go figure. But in
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Add a nautical theme to any room with a painted paddle Painted paddle. Painted oar. I can never tell what’s what! Oh well, not really important when we’re talking about wall decor I guess. No matter how you call them, these nautical designs often sell for about $300 a piece. In this DIY tutorial I’ll
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Make a hairpin leg coffee table from reclaimed butcher block I recently discovered that antique solid wood doors are actually made up of oak butcher block hidden under wood veneer. Lucky for me I have a bunch of old doors lying around in the garage. Having been exposed to years of humidity and temperature swings,
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Butcher block copper clock So yeah, I know. I seem to be developing a theme. Copper and Butcher Block. I do love to work with both materials and since I had left over wood blocks from my butcher block shelves project, I thought to myself why not build a clock for the shop? And so I
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Industrial chic copper pipe table lamp My recent copper pipe wall sconce tutorial inspired me to experiment further with copper pipe lighting. I mean, what’s not to love about a copper pipe lamp? It’s modern, yet industrial, and oh so easy to do-it-yourself. Here’s what you’ll need: (1) 3 foot ½” copper pipe (cut to 15″, 6″, 2 ½” and 2″) (4)
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