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This project was built and designed by Mike from Oregon Makers. It’s a thoughtfully built home recycling center that makes sorting easier, especially for households without access to curbside pickup. Designed to fit conveniently in the kitchen, this cabinet-style recycling …
This project was built and designed by Mike from Oregon Makers. It’s a simple but striking build that takes a natural live edge slab and turns it into a sleek coffee table with modern hairpin legs. With a focus on …
This project was built and designed by Mike from Oregon Makers. It features a pair of sleek, plywood-based hairpin tables that blend Mid-Century Modern and Industrial design, perfect for living rooms, offices, or minimalist interiors. The focus here is on …
This project was built and designed by Mike from Oregon Makers. It features two styles of wine storage bins—a full diamond and a half diamond—crafted to maximize space and elevate the style of a wine cellar. Diamond bins are a …
This project was built and designed by Mike from Oregon Makers. Using salvaged wood and hand-finished details, he created a rustic sign that captures the feel of the Old West—perfect for adding character to any home, shop, or outdoor setting. …
This project was built and designed by Mike from Oregon Makers. It’s a clever wine storage solution that uses diamond-shaped compartments to organize bottles of all shapes, from Champagne to Bordeaux, while also giving your wine cellar a distinctive, professional …
This guide was created by Norman Pirollo, a furniture designer and woodworking educator from WoodSkills. It features four essential jigs that make hand tool woodworking more accurate, efficient, and enjoyable. Each jig highlighted here is built for a specific purpose …
This educational video was created by Norman Pirollo from WoodSkills. With over two decades of woodworking experience, Norman shares how thoughtful workshop design can improve efficiency, comfort, and overall enjoyment. Whether you’re outfitting a garage or a dedicated studio, the …
This tip was shared by Norman Pirollo from WoodSkills. It covers the design, function, and value of a bench hook—an often overlooked but powerful tool for precision hand-cut joinery. Whether you’re just starting with hand tools or looking to improve …
This project was built and demonstrated by Norman Pirollo from WoodSkills. It’s a detailed look at how to cut half-blind dovetail joints using a custom jig and hand tools—perfect for anyone refining their joinery skills. Dovetails are one of the …
This guide was created by Norman Pirollo from WoodSkills. It highlights the essential hand planes every beginner should consider when starting out with hand tool woodworking and furniture making. Understanding which planes to use—and why—can dramatically improve your results at …
This woodworking guide was created by Norman Pirollo from WoodSkills. It’s an in-depth overview of essential wood joinery techniques, including both traditional and modern methods used in furniture and cabinetry. Strong joinery is at the heart of successful woodworking. Whether …
This video was created by Norman Pirollo from WoodSkills. It’s a detailed look at the role of bandsaws in woodworking and how adding a second bandsaw can streamline shop efficiency and expand your project capabilities. Drawing from over 30 years …
This project was built and designed by Norman Pirollo from WoodSkills. It’s a refined, modern version of the classic Moxon vise, built for improved function, clean aesthetics, and greater comfort during fine joinery tasks. Originally designed centuries ago, the Moxon …
This tip was shared by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It covers how to choose the right concealed cabinet hinges and how to build a simple jig to make installation easier and more accurate. Installing concealed hinges can be frustrating without …
This tip comes from Jodee at Inspire Woodcraft. It’s a clever way to contain dust and debris while drilling overhead—using nothing more than a recycled yogurt container. Whether you’re installing fixtures, running wires, or mounting hardware, overhead drilling usually comes …
This tip was shared by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It’s a simple but clever method for cutting precise, blade-width splines at the table saw—no measuring required. Splines are a great way to strengthen miter joints and add a visual element …
This tip comes from Jodee at Inspire Woodcraft. It’s a straightforward method for cutting splined miters using a table saw—no fancy jig required. Splined miters offer both strength and style, especially in frames, boxes, and decorative joinery. Jodee’s technique is …