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Izzy Swan shared the woodworking tip featured in this video. Izzy demonstrates a simple, effective sharpening method built around a pair of cardboard wheels—one loaded with diamond grit for shaping and one dressed with a white polishing compound for a …
Izzy Swan demonstrated the test featured in this video. The video shows a quickly assembled, experimental bandsaw driven by a handheld drill to see whether a drill has enough torque and resilience to act as a prime mover for a …
This project was built and designed by Izzy Swan from izzy swan. The piece is a striking wood panel that appears woven but is actually assembled from a series of matching curved parts that interlock visually. The build blends CNC …
This project was built and designed by Izzy Swan from Izzy Swan. Izzy explores a minimalist take on tensegrity by attempting a floating table supported by a single continuous string rather than multiple suspension lines. The build combines a simple …
Izzy Swan from Izzy Swan shared the woodworking tip featured in this video. Izzy demonstrates making a zero clearance insert plate for a table saw using rigid PVC to solve the lip and clearance problems common with hybrid and cabinet …
Wood finishes can be confusing because many of them look almost identical on the can and even on the wood. The problem is that once a project gets used, those finishes can behave very differently. I’ve seen a lot of …
Norman Pirollo from WoodSkills shared the woodworking tip featured in this video. The piece documents a full restoration of a rare Stanley No. 5 1/2 jack plane, tracing the work from assessment through final tuning while keeping as much original …
Clinton from Specific Love Creations walks through ten practical ladder upgrades—both store-bought accessories and simple DIY solutions—aimed at improving safety, convenience, and comfort while working at height. Watch the full video and subscribe to Specific Love Creations: Keep Tools Safe: …
This project was built and designed by Jason from PatriotDIY. This article summarizes Jason’s approach to making a heavy-duty outdoor bench that balances durability with clean, straightforward construction techniques suitable for beginner to intermediate woodworkers. Watch the full video and …
This project was built and designed by Matt from Next Level Carpentry. Matt lays out a refined five-point star made from contrasting hardwood scraps, then shows the milling, jig-building, joinery, and finishing techniques needed to produce a batch of heirloom …
This project was built and designed by Billy from Newton Makes. Billy repurposed a thick piece of cherry into a commemorative wall plaque to mark a deeply personal moment: a father taking his son to their first game at Neyland …
This project was built and designed by Rob from Make Things. This article describes a compact Raspberry Pi camera housed in a purpose-built hardwood box intended for a dusty woodworking shop. The design focuses on protecting the lens, keeping the …
Jon Peters from Longview Woodworking shared the woodworking tip featured in this video. Many woodworking projects run into stubborn brad nails that either snap or refuse to budge, and Jon demonstrates a simple, low-tech alternative: cutting the nail flush with …
This project was built and designed by Drew Fisher from Fisher’s Shop. Drew designs a modular cubby system to organize a quilter’s chaotic craft room, combining adjustable shelving, removable drawers, vertical book storage, and a few custom features like walnut …
This project was built and designed by Zach from Bear Mountain Builds. This lift-top tool cabinet pairs a standing-height work surface with concealed storage, a bank of drawers, and an adjustable-shelf cabinet for flexible shop use. Watch the full video …
Norman Pirollo from WoodSkills shared the woodworking tip featured in this video. The presentation explains why rescuing vintage planes, levels, and gauges matters and outlines practical steps to bring them back to reliable use. Watch the full video and subscribe …
Josh Wright built and designed this project. Josh set out to make a decorative wooden barrel using common lumber, shop tricks, and a deliberately inefficient process to highlight the fun side of making things that could have been bought cheaper. …
These projects were built and designed by Clinton from Specific Love Creations. Three simple builds repurpose cedar fence pickets into a corner shelf, a bird feeder, and a decorative picket fence for planters, with an emphasis on beginner-friendly techniques and …