Wooden Box with Perfect Case Miters Using Hand Tools

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Norman Pirollo from WoodSkills. It focuses on precise miter joinery using traditional hand tools, showcasing Norman’s refined approach to building clean, professional boxes with tight-fitting corners. Rather than relying on power tools or …

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Restoring a Vintage Oak Coat Rack

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Matt Hagens

This project is by Gary Herd, better known as The Bearded Woodworker. It’s a thoughtful restoration of an old coat and hat rack, originally built from oak and full of vintage character despite years of wear. Gary takes a careful …

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Classic Wooden Planter Box

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Jon Peters from Longview Woodworking. It’s a clean, durable wooden planter box that blends traditional joinery with modern woodworking techniques for long-lasting performance and style. Jon’s approach emphasizes precision, repeatability, and thoughtful design. …

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Custom Floating Frames Using Reclaimed White Oak

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Brett from Brett’s Basement Woodshop. It features a pair of large floating picture frames made from weathered white oak, designed to give paintings a modern, gallery-style presentation. Floating frames create a subtle shadow …

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Custom Wooden Napkin Holders for Personalized Profits

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Nick from Rocky River Woodworks. It’s a small-scale woodworking project that turns scrap wood into customized napkin holders, ideal for gifts, decor, or profitable sales. Designed with personalization in mind, these holders feature …

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Portable Folding Table Made from Poplar Wood

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Tom from Alley Picked. It’s a one-day build that combines portability, clean design, and smart joinery to create a folding table that’s both functional and refined. The entire build is made from poplar—an …

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Rustic Toilet Paper Holder with Rope

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Nick from Rocky River Woodworks. It’s a quick, functional build made from a single piece of wood and a short length of rope—perfect for woodworkers looking to create a high-margin item in under …

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DIY Table Saw Rip Fence and Alignment Jig

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Stan Sullivan. It’s a practical setup for building your own rip fence and a clever alignment jig that ensures accurate, parallel cuts on the table saw—something every woodworker needs. With a focus on …

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Vertical Herb Garden Planter Box

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Stan Sullivan. Stan demonstrates a compact, mobile vertical herb garden that maximizes growing space on a patio while prioritizing repairability and low cost. Watch the full video and subscribe to Stan’s channel: Design …

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Modular Shop Storage for Small Workshops

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Stan Sullivan. It focuses on maximizing tight, often-overlooked garage spaces using modular storage boxes made from scrap plywood and simple joinery techniques. Stan’s design offers a practical and scalable way to add adjustable …

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Zero Waste Chicken Feeder

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Stan Sullivan. It’s a smart and straightforward feeder that helps prevent waste, lowers feed costs, and keeps your chicken area cleaner and more efficient. By using basic tools and simple joinery, this feeder …

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Sturdy DIY Shed Shelving

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Stan Sullivan, who shares practical DIY and woodworking projects on his YouTube channel. In this build, Stan tackles a common issue with composite sheds—how to create stable shelving without damaging or relying on …

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Wall-Mounted Garage Shelving with Open-Front Design

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Stan Sullivan. It’s a sturdy, low-profile garage shelving system that prioritizes strength, accessibility, and efficient use of space—all while keeping the build process simple and repeatable. By mounting directly to the wall studs …

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