Rustic Wooden Kindling Box for Firewood Storage

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Chris from B&O Craftsman. It’s a compact, functional wooden box made to hold kindling—perfect for use next to a fireplace, wood stove, or outdoor fire pit. Built with utility in mind and finished …

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Wooden Mountainscapes with 30 and 45 Degree Rules

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It focuses on two practical angle-based layout methods for creating mosaic wood wall art that resembles mountain ranges. Using either a 30-degree or 45-degree cut pattern, these wall panels …

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The Simplest Way to Make a Joiner’s Mallet

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It’s a quick and approachable mallet build using hardwood scraps, minimal tools, and a clever gluing technique that speeds up the process significantly. This mallet is ideal for light- …

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Beginner-Friendly 2×4 Benches

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Matt Hagens

These three beginner woodworking projects were built and designed by Clinton from Specific Love Creations. Using affordable 2×4 lumber and basic joinery methods, Clinton shows how to create functional and attractive benches without the need for advanced tools or experience. …

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Elegant Wooden Gift Box with Wraparound Grain

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Billy from Newton Makes. It’s a small, refined gift box featuring wraparound walnut grain, clean mitered corners, and a brass coin accent—perfect for sharpening multiple woodworking skills in one focused build. The box …

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Woodturning Celtic Knot Patterns on the Lathe

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Drew Fisher from Fisher’s Shop. It showcases how to create striking Celtic knot patterns using contrasting wood inlays and careful lathe work. By embedding thin strips of colorful hardwood into angled cuts and …

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DIY Pallet Wood Business Sign with Epoxy Finish

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Sam Macy. It’s a practical method for making high-impact business signage using pallet wood, painted lettering, and an epoxy topcoat—all while keeping costs low. Sam’s approach balances visual appeal with durability, making it …

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Wooden Drawer Slides for a Custom Storage Cabinet

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Jon Peters of Longview Woodworking. It’s a smart, budget-friendly solution that uses wooden drawer slides instead of metal hardware, fitted into a shop cabinet designed around donated drawers. Rather than reworking drawer boxes …

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Ultimate Drill Press Table with Magnetic Mounting

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Zach from Bear Mountain Builds. It’s a functional and feature-rich upgrade for any drill press, designed to improve accuracy, usability, and cleanup in a compact shop space. Instead of building an overly complex …

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Restoring a Mahogany Desk with Vintage Charm

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Tom from Alley Picked. It’s a detailed restoration of a mahogany desk destined for a downtown lawyer’s office—refined, repaired, and refinished with a professional touch. From chipped veneer to stubborn red undertones, this …

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Back-to-School Wall Organizer for Entryway Storage

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Nick from Rocky River Woodworks. It’s a practical and approachable wall-mounted rack, designed to help organize coats, bags, leashes, and more just in time for the school year. Built from construction-grade lumber with …

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No‑Frills Miter Saw Stop Block That Just Works

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It’s a no-nonsense miter saw stop block setup that’s simple, effective, and easy to build with common materials. Jodee’s goal was to replace the old tape-and-scrap method with a …

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Simple Magnetic Cutoff Tray for Your Bandsaw

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It’s a low-cost, high-impact upgrade that helps keep your bandsaw station clean by catching offcuts and sawdust before they hit the floor. Instead of sweeping up a pile behind …

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Vertical Clamp Storage: A Smarter Way to Save Space

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Matt Hagens

This clamp storage project was developed by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It’s a practical way to store woodworking clamps vertically—ideal for shops with limited wall space or awkward corners where horizontal racks won’t fit. The design is simple, scalable, and …

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Tips and Lessons from Building a Modern End Table

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Matt Hagens

This video was created by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It focuses on the real-world techniques and mistakes that come with building a modern, minimalist table—from material prep and inlays to glue-up strategies and how to price your work. While the …

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