Discover a clever method for cutting half-lap joints safely and accurately with this fun and practical project. You can mix and match three heights to suit your style. Three sizes measure between 4.5 ...
Lathe projects do not have to be complicated, and neither does gift giving. Learn to turn pens, and you will discover both a pleasant new pastime and a great way to make personalized gifts for birthday...
Behind the complex maze of intersecting grooves that make up these two-sided turned kitchen accessories lies a very simple process. This method incorporates a simple offset turning technique and uses ...
This great-looking coaster set scores high points as a project for two reasons: It is simple to build and very useful. Build them in a few hours, protect your furniture for life. The whole set is made...
The seashell has long been a popular design for carved furniture ornamentation. Now you can fashion shell-shaped ornaments or drawer pulls, thanks to this simple approach from woodcarver ...
A small investment in time and materials makes a big payoff when this weekend project brightens a spot in your home. The acrylic for the diffuser and all the lamp hardware are conveniently available ...
Use an ordinary knife to slice bread and you will end up with odd-shaped pieces and piles of crumbs. But put this star performer to work and you will get evenly sliced pieces every time, thanks to its...
Make beautiful sounds by striking the slatted top of this six-note, easy-to-build instrument. In just a few hours and using only a few tools, you can build this modern version of an ancient instrument...
This eye-catching kitchen accessory may look challenging, but it is amazingly easy to make thanks to a simple trick for creating the lively geometric pattern. And this project provides one tough...
Add ambiance to any room with these candleholders, made from cherry and accented with copper tray liners and back inserts. Finished projects measure 8, 12, and 16 inches high.
Round up all your wandering remotes and keep them close at hand with this easy-to-build tabletop organizer.
Turn a few small cutoffs in to a stunning centerpiece for your kitchen table. It is a great way to use up scrap wood, and outdoors, it will keep your napkins from blowing way.
Pennsylvanian woodworker and designer, Patrick Leonard, frequented a number of art festivals and exhibits while growing up. Quilts were (and still are) a popular item, with the star pattern in its ...
Woodworkers talk about finishing wood to make the grain glow, but when you turn on the light inside this display table, the grain literally shines as the quilted-maple-veneer panels come to light. By ...
With a handful of that scrap wood you have been keeping for a special project and three cylinder vases. We used spalted maple, walnut and a small amount of wenge to make the one shown here. Before mak...
Prop and protect your tablet computer with this handy, easy-to-make case. If you do not own an ipad, simply adapt the dimensions to fit your tablet.
With a knife kit (sourced in the plan), even a beginner can create a custom and beautiful heirloom pocket knife. We like to call it a cutting edge project!
A great scrap wood project! Make use of the left over exotic wood pieces for a wonderful presentation for your business cards atop the desk. The sample here uses wenge and zebrawood.
A vintage plan to make a wall mounted shelf. A good place to park your phone, keys and make it into a message center.
Norm builds himself a 17th century hat rack suing steam bending techniques. The plan features the S-hook shaped jig form. View the Larger Image Slideshow to see the actual paper plan you are buying.