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This project was built and designed by Clinton from Specific Love Creations. It’s a straightforward way to turn a basic rolling shelf into a compact, functional router table that’s easy to move, store, and adapt for other shop uses. Clinton’s …
This project was built and designed by Clinton from Specific Love Creations. It’s a straightforward feeder made from a single cedar fence picket or scrap lumber, with a hinged roof for easy refilling and cleaning. The design is durable, weather-resistant, …
This project was built and designed by Clinton from Specific Love Creations. It’s a sturdy, repairable shoe rack designed to solve the common problem of cluttered entryways while fitting the room’s style. The build focuses on strength, affordability, and easy …
This project was built and designed by Clinton from Specific Love Creations. It’s a simple, affordable weekend build that turns a patch of lawn into a family-friendly space for friendly competition and outdoor fun. Designed for easy assembly and long-term …
This project was built and designed by Clinton from Specific Love Creations. It’s a budget-friendly way to get long, straight cuts from a circular saw without the cost of a commercial track saw. Professional track saws excel at precise, repeatable …
This project was built and designed by Clinton from Specific Love Creations. It’s a smart fold-down table designed to mount on an exterior wall, offering a compact, space-saving solution that folds out when needed and tucks away when not in …
This project was built and designed by Clinton from Specific Love Creations. Using common scrap wood and repurposed materials, Clinton demonstrates how to make a simple trap that helps reduce carpenter bee damage around your home or property. With no …
This project was built and designed by Clinton from Specific Love Creations. It’s a convertible outdoor bench that doubles as a compact picnic table—perfect for porches, patios, or any backyard with limited space. Using common construction lumber and straightforward joinery, …
This project was built and designed by Clinton from Specific Love Creations. It’s a clever, budget-friendly solution for raising your vehicle safely and gaining better access for oil changes, inspections, and basic repairs. By rethinking the common car ramp, Clinton …
This project was built and designed by Nick from Rocky River Woodworks. It’s a simple stool made with basic tools and affordable lumber—but finished in a way that looks polished and intentional. Nick walks through the process step-by-step, showing how …
This project was built and designed by Jon Peters of Longview Woodworking. It combines thoughtful design, simple joinery, and a few well-chosen router bits to create a practical outdoor shower accessory that’s both functional and refined. Jon’s goal wasn’t just …
When you’re new to woodworking, some tools look like they belong in a horror movie. Spinning blades, loud motors, and sharp edges can make even the bravest beginner nervous. The truth? With the right habits, these “dangerous” tools are often …
When you’re new to woodworking, some tools look like they belong in a horror movie. Spinning blades, loud motors, and sharp edges can make even the bravest beginner nervous. The truth? With the right habits, these “dangerous” tools are often …
Grandpa didn’t need a laser level or a smartphone to fix the house. He had coffee cans, duct tape, and an unshakable belief that any problem could be solved with the right bolt. His workshop smelled like sawdust, old oil, …
Shellac wood finish, renowned among woodworkers for its natural origin and lustrous sheen, is very interesting and debated. But what makes shellac a contender on the workbench, and are there considerations you should be aware of? Knowing the pros and …
This project was built and designed by Norman Pirollo from WoodSkills. It focuses on precise miter joinery using traditional hand tools, showcasing Norman’s refined approach to building clean, professional boxes with tight-fitting corners. Rather than relying on power tools or …
This guidance comes from Norman Pirollo of WoodSkills. Norman is a long-time furniture maker and woodworking instructor who shares detailed advice on tool selection and hand tool precision. His insights on layout tools are drawn from decades of experience and …
These insights are by Norman Pirollo of WoodSkills. With decades of experience as a furniture maker, educator, and designer, Norman presents a thoughtful list of woodworking do’s and don’ts to help woodworkers improve both their results and mindset. These 14 …