Simple Drawer-Making Techniques

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Matt Hagens

Norman Pirollo from WoodSkills shared the woodworking tip featured in this video. The video walks through a practical approach to making simple, strong drawers using rabbet joinery and glue as the only reinforcement, with emphasis on fit, glue management, and …

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Custom Fireplace: From Remote Build to Reality

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Aaron from Stay At Home Woodworks. The article walks through a remote custom fireplace build that blends structural framing, a stone-ready surround, custom cabinetry, and solid-wood finishing details into a cohesive installation. Watch …

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Turning Bad Plywood into Layered Wall Art

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Matt Hagens

Clinton from Specific Love Creations built and designed the project featured in this video. The video demonstrates how to repurpose weathered, stained, or otherwise rejected plywood into textured, layered wall art that reads like rocky mountain scenes or abstract landscapes. …

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Repurposing a Pallet Into a Storage Bin

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Billy from Newton Makes. The video shows how a weathered wood pallet becomes a practical storage bin with framed sides and fabric inlays. The build focuses on simple frame-and-panel construction, removable fabric panels, …

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Wobbly Chair Repair Master Class

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Matt Hagens

Matt from Next Level Carpentry shared the woodworking tip featured in this video. This video demonstrates a non‑destructive method for stabilizing loose joinery in heirloom chairs using cyanoacrylate (CA) adhesives combined with careful clamping and gap‑filling techniques to avoid complete …

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Effortless Hand Planing with Simple Bench Stops

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Matt Hagens

Norman Pirollo from WoodSkills shared the woodworking tip featured in this video. This video demonstrates two simple, plug-in bench stops that make hand planing more controlled and much less work, whether flattening a wide face or planing a narrow edge …

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Easy Wooden Pallet Coasters

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Chris from B&O Craftsman. Chris demonstrates how to make charming wooden pallet-style coasters using a simple template, basic cutting, and a small jig that makes batch production straightforward. Watch the full video and …

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Country Pine Cupboard Restoration

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Tom from Alley Picked. This article follows a handmade pine kitchen cupboard rescued from an estate sale and restored to highlight its original craftsmanship and warm color. The cabinet was built by the …

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Cheap and Easy Picture Frame

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Matt Hagens

Jon Peters – Longview Woodworking shared the woodworking project. This short project shows a simple, low-cost way to frame artwork using common lattice molding and a couple of basic techniques that anyone can adopt. Watch the full video and subscribe to …

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Wooden OTF Switchblade Prototype

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Drew Fisher from Fisher’s Shop. Drew set out to design a fully wooden out-the-front (OTF) switchblade that would both deploy and retract the blade using the same basic principles as a metal F-style …

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Faux Concrete Fire Pit Coffee Table

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Matt Hagens

Mike Montgomery from Modern Builds built and designed this project. This is a low‑profile outdoor coffee table that mimics a white concrete finish while staying hollow and portable by using a wooden frame wrapped in cement board and coated with …

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Easy 2×4 Projects for Beginners

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Matt Hagens

These projects were built and designed by Clinton from Specific Love Creations. Clinton demonstrates three approachable 2×4 projects that teach useful shop techniques while producing practical results for the home and family. Watch the full video and subscribe to Specific …

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Adjustable, Stackable Sawhorses for Small Shops

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Brett from Brett’s Basement Woodshop. These adjustable and stackable sawhorses offer a compact, versatile solution for tight workshop spaces and low ceilings, combining simple joinery with an easy-to-use height mechanism. Watch the full …

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Tea Cabinet: Waterfall Grain & Case Miters

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Matt Hagens

Norman Pirollo from WoodSkills built and designed the tea cabinet project featured in this video. The video presents a series of contemporary tea cabinets with waterfall grain, precise case-miter joinery, and carefully fitted drawers, focusing on a three-level design that …

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Two Cutting Boards: $100 vs $1,000

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Matt Hagens

These projects were built and designed by Nick Starrett from Nick Starrett. Nick compares two striking cutting board designs side by side: a relatively simple patterned board called the Day Tripper and a much more involved waffle-pattern end-grain board. Watch …

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Wisdom from an Old Picnic Table

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Tom from Alley Picked. The video follows the rescue and repurposing of an old curbside picnic table, showing how a tired piece of furniture can be examined, repaired, and refinished to reveal hidden …

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Strong 2×4 Joints for Beginner Woodworkers

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Matt Hagens

Clinton from Specific Love Creations shared the woodworking tips featured in this video. This video focuses on practical joint techniques for 2×4 projects, covering fastener choice, glue use, common weak joints, and straightforward ways to add shear strength to everyday …

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Pro Quality Cornhole Boards with Bonus Features

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Jason from PatriotDIY. These cornhole boards are a step up from basic backyard sets, combining a refined plywood top and a sturdy internal frame with built-in conveniences like bag storage, drink holders, and …

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