Garbage to Gold: Patina Wood With Fire

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. Jodee took a salvaged mirror and repurposed its wooden frame by stripping paint, applying a controlled flame to patina the surface, and sealing the result for a warm, aged …

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Chess & Backgammon Gameboard

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Drew Fisher from Fisher’s Shop. The build is a reversible gameboard that hides a backgammon surface beneath a chessboard within a walnut box featuring a drawer for pieces and finger grips for portability. …

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3 Easy 2×4 Projects for Beginners

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Matt Hagens

These projects were built and designed by Clinton from Specific Love Creations. Three approachable 2×4 builds are presented that teach useful shop skills while producing attractive, practical pieces for the home or yard. Each project focuses on simple joinery and …

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Corner Shelf Dry Bar Reveal

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Matt Hagens

Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft built and designed the project. This project repurposes the corner shelf idea into a compact dry bar with a compact wine fridge serving as the visual and functional centerpiece, a cork-covered front, and a sunburst-style top …

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Live-Edge Floating Shelves with Integrated LEDs

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Marcus from Salty Woodworking. It features a set of custom floating shelves made from live-edge slabs, complete with epoxy-filled voids, hidden brackets, and integrated LED lighting for a clean, modern finish. The build …

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Clean and Practical Faucet Box for Exterior Plumbing

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Jon Peters from Longview Woodworking. It’s a simple, functional solution to an everyday problem—covering exposed exterior plumbing with a clean, well-fitted box that blends into the surroundings. Jon’s faucet box doesn’t try to …

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Mobile Planter and Privacy Wall Combo for Your Porch

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Mike Montgomery of Modern Builds. It’s a dual-purpose build: a deep, movable planter box with an attached privacy screen—ideal for porches, patios, or small yards where space and flexibility matter. With basic joinery, …

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3 Cutting Board Builds

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Matt Hagens

These projects were built and designed by Josh Wright. In this video, he demonstrates the often-overlooked potential of the miter saw by building three very different cutting board and serving tray designs—using the miter saw for nearly every cut. Each …

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Top 5 Woodworking Projects from Sam Macy

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Matt Hagens

These five standout builds were designed and built by Sam Macy. Ranging from creative storage solutions to refined furniture and home upgrades, each project captures Sam’s thoughtful, hands-on approach to woodworking. This collection highlights what makes each build unique, how …

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Tic-Tac-Toe Game Board Made from Scrap Wood

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Nick from Rocky River Woodworks. It’s a quick, beginner-friendly build that turns a block of scrap wood into a compact, customizable tic-tac-toe game—ideal for gifts, craft fairs, or small product lines. With a …

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Heavy-Duty Mobile Workbench with Folding Extension

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Nick Starrett. It features a modular, mobile workbench that doubles as an outfeed table and includes a space-saving folding extension—ideal for small and medium-sized shops. Nick’s goal was to create a tougher, more …

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