DIY Modern Outdoor Adirondack Chair

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Mike Montgomery from Modern Builds. Mike makes a simplified, modern take on a popsicle-stick–inspired Adirondack lounge chair and shows how careful layout and clean joinery can create a high-end look on a shoestring …

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Three Cedar Picket Projects for Beginners

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Matt Hagens

These projects were built and designed by Clinton from Specific Love Creations. Three simple, approachable projects show how to repurpose cedar fence pickets into attractive and functional items using basic tools and common shop techniques. Watch the full video and …

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Durable Drawer Build with Pocket Holes & Slides

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Connor from Shopfix. The build focuses on strong, repeatable drawer construction for a frameless cabinet using full-extension slides and plywood drawer boxes. The approach balances simple shop tricks with reliable joinery to create …

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Adjustable Miter Saw Fence Upgrade

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Connor from Shopfix. Connor shows a custom, fully adjustable miter saw fence designed to add accuracy, repeatability, and a clean built-in look to a permanent miter station. Watch the full video and subscribe …

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Frameless Cabinet Method for Professional Results

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Matt Hagens

Connor from Shopfix shared this video. Connor demonstrates how to make frameless, European-style cabinets that prioritize simplicity, strong joinery, and easy hardware installation. Watch the full video and subscribe to Shopfix: Design The frameless approach removes face frames and leans …

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Folding Cabinet for Tiny Homes and Van Life

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Izzy Swan. Izzy shares a prototype for a wall-mounted cabinet that folds down into a usable table while letting the items on the shelves stay in place. The concept is aimed at tiny …

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Impossible Wood Panel

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Matt Hagens

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 …

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One-String Floating Table

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Matt Hagens

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 …

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Zero Clearance Insert Plate with PVC

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Matt Hagens

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 …

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Make a Heavy-Duty Wood Bench

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Matt Hagens

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 …

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Heirloom Hardwood Christmas Stars

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Matt Hagens

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 …

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Making a Memento Plaque

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Matt Hagens

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 …

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Wooden Pi Camera Build

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Matt Hagens

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 …

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Modular Cubby Organizer for Quilting Supplies

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Matt Hagens

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 …

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Lift-Top Tool Cabinet — Modular Shop Storage

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Matt Hagens

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 …

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Don’t Do This DIY: Making a Barrel

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Matt Hagens

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. …

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3 Easy Cedar Projects That Look Professional

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Matt Hagens

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 …

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Make a Glowing Christmas Star

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Chris from B&O Craftsman. This project pairs a wooden star with a raised cross and a backlit light to create a warm, glowing holiday accent. The approach emphasizes simple layout work, jigsaw cutting, …

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