Every woodworker knows how important it is to keep our tools sharp and now, thanks to an innovative idea from M-Power Tools, we can very easily do the same with our knives those who don't know how to sharpen knives can get excellent results, quickly with the Fastrack knife sharpener. I also show you how to make a...
I have a family request for a specific size wood storage box which I am constructing it from leftover plywood and other scrap wood I have, I will be using glue to hold the wooden DIY box together and I even have some hinges but will need to purchase some catches for the lid.
Building cabinets and shelving units from double-sided Melamine sheets are perfect for many home renos and DIY projects and in this episode, I am showing one of the many versions that these kinds of cabinets can be made and while I have the Maksiwa Bander and Edger, I will use these rather than hand ironing the edging...
In this beginners woodworking video, we do a wood project that's great anyone just starting out in the woodworking. Wooden benches are popular and useful items around the home and this smaller wood bench version can fit many different places from entryway to living room as either a decorative item or a functional...
In this woodworking video, I show you how to make Lazy Susan turning table with TWO tiers! The Lazy Susan servers are among the handiest kitchen accessories that anyone can make, and they are ideal for catering larger groups while still saving space and adding to the convenience of serving food and drinks. 7 in 1...
In the video, I show you how to make homemade wood handles for a future woodworking jig. I often need wooden handles for my jigs and workshop accessories so today I have laminated some oak and maple and am making a batch of wood handles that I can use on jigs, work table saw sleds, wood boxes, and wood drawers.
In this video we show you how to make featherboard using a bandsaw jig. Using Featherboards on the Table Saw or Bandsaw or other woodworking machinery is like having another set of hands, so in this video I am building a bandsaw woodworking jig that will create quick and easy featherboards with consistent, evenly...
In this video I show you how to make a Rabbet jig for your table saw to easily make rabbet joints. Giving picture frames a distinctive look, and creating very strong corners is the dual purpose of the Corner Rabbeting jig for the table saw. By utilizing the table saw's fence, the box-like design a rabbet joint...
In this woodworking video I show you hoe to make a homemade wood LED Lantern, perfect for those summer celebrations! Lighting for patios, sundecks and gazebos adds a special ambiance to summer entertaining, cookouts, barbecues and special events like Canada's 150, commemorating Canada's 150th birthday. By...
Make this great little wine gift box, just large enough to hold a nice bottle of wine, or champagne and take it as a gift to your next wedding, birthday party, anniversary or retirement function and you will be invited to every future event. Made from left over wood pieces, this box is easy and fun to make, and you...
In this video we detail making a custom door or top for the Pickers Display Box by making a rail and style door with the router and router table. Making this door is basically like a tongue and grove type joint. To create this joint we used a special router bit set designed for door making.
In this video we make a box joint, Pickers Style Display Box for showing and selling small collectibles and antiques. This box is small enough to be suitable for transporting back and for the shows and displays. We could have used dovetail joints for the box, but found the box joint jig on the table saw, quick and...
During the autumn when the cold weather, rain and snow always bring out the umbrellas; if they have been stored properly they will be all ready to go. In this video we build and arts & crafts style umbrella stand that is suitable from everything from small umbrellas and parasols to golf umbrellas. This unit is easy to...
Keeping books, plans, magazines and drawing organized and in decent condition in a workshop can be a challenge. We often have things on paper we want to refer to and they are easily damaged in a workshop which is why I decided I needed a small Library Cupboard to keep them stored and handy. You can't buy something...
AIl In this video we create a simple serving tray using Locust wood for the sides and give the tray a bit of a WOW factor by adding Holly Inlay strips to the bottom and creating box joint sides for strength and beauty. The perfect woodworking project to show off your woodworking expertise.
One of the joys of woodworking is making things for other people, that you know is going to delight them and get well used. Such is the case with this doll's cradle for a lucky young girl, who will receive it along with a doll and a matching hand made quilt. I'm sure it will bring years of use and play-time.
Wine racks come in every shape and size. In this video we make a wine rack that is both elegant and easy to make and look great. So grab a wine glass and a cork screw and your are in business, no need for a wine cellar here. For anyone who makes wine, this is a perfect way to show off the fruits of your efforts.
Lots of great info in this video, not only are we making a six sided column or post on the table saw, we will be using the post to make sliding dovetails with. Of course the ultimate goal is to make a little 3 legged pedestal table, which we are very close to competing after this video.
We finally get to finish our little 3 leg pedestal table, and we do it by doing some wood turning on our wood lathe. We take the hexagon column, mount it to the lathe and turn out something a bit more elegant looking than the six sided column we cut on the table saw.
Make your own custom mini speakers that will work for your computer, your iPad, Tablet, iPod, MP3 and even your phone with the correct adapter. By finding a set of donor speakers you can re-cycle them into some great looking wooden speakers for your electronic devices.
Presentation boxes are used every day for many different events. In this video we make a small 2 door version with some gorgeous Bird's Eye Maple from Oak Wood Veneer. We were so impressed with their product we are providing a link to their Channel.
In this video we make a working prototype for a solar powered lantern for use as an entry door feature, or as a featured detail for a gazebo, a patio, sun deck or other outdoor living area.
In this "How To" video we are creating a display picture frame box for displaying some moccasins that were handed done to me by my father who passed away a few years ago. I have always wanted a place to display these an this project was the perfect choice.
In this video we are making a large pastry board for Jenn at Cookies Cupcakes and Cardio. She will be using the board as both a preperation board and as a background board for her baking videos, check out the link at the end of our video to see it in action.
Pocket hole joinery is not new but remains a very solid and viable joinery option. In this video we make a table carcass using nothing but pocket hole joinery using our Kreg jig. This will be part 1 of three. To follow will be drawer making and veneering.
Making drawers can be one of the most enjoyable forms of woodworking. When you are making drawers you are often working with smaller pieces, there are all sorts of different joint options and ways of making and installing drawers. In this video we show one of the more simple, but effective ways of making drawers. This...
Veneering is one of secrets of many woodworkers. By using veneers some of the most expensive and elegant woods can be laminated on to highly stable substrates for a fraction of the cost of acquiring these woods ... if you could even find them. In this video we show how veneering with contact cement can make an...
The task was to make a simple wooden serving platter for use during a social get-together. Of course ... being woodworkers we have to make something elaborate, which in this case turned out to take MUCH longer than expected, but the good news is the end result looks fabulous.
Pallet wood can make great character woodworking projects, and wine racks and wine carriers are perfect choices for wood like this. In this video we make a wine carrier that can be used for many other purposes.
Counter space in most kitchens is at a premium which is the reason I made this Keurig Coffee Pod Holder. It stand vertically and does not take up much space. Coffee pods are easy view and select and re-stocking is just as easy. This is a great little weekend project ... but don't show it to friends, they will all...
In this video we take an old, antique design of a wash stand and create and re-purpose the unit as bathroom vanity cabinet, that could also be used for a multitude of other uses.
We finally get to finish this bathroom vanity by adding the doors to the cabinet. In keeping with the theme of this build we built the doors using our dowelmax doweling jig as well. We decided to make the doors stand out by making the center panels from Birdseye Veneer that we got from oakwoodveener.com a number of...
Make your own sturdy stand for a wood router table using construction grade wood from the lumber store. This stand has all 4 legs on a five degree angle making it extremely sturdy, yet still simple to build. Of all the tools in a woodworking shop, probably one of the easiest to make and some consider one of the most...
Model building is a big part of woodworking. Just like in boat building, woodworkers often make smaller models of the ideas and designs and in the video we make a table top size Trebuchet.
Summer is the time for gardening, and every garden should be livened with a working whirligig. These fun items are ... well, pretty easy to make depending on the your choice of design. The one we made is simple and works both as a weather vane and a whimsical garden ornament.
Outdoor living is becoming more popular than ever so to enhance your patio, deck or gazebo a lovely little plant stand might be just the thing. In this video we show how to make a simple plant stand that can often be made with materials from previous projects.
Many people collect all sorts of items and love to show off their hard work of finding things. This little display cabinet is a perfect way of showing your collection to others.
To In this video we create a folding Patio Server that is perfect for sundecks, patios and poolside parties for holding and serving food and drink.
This week I'm making some prototype wooden sunglasses, something I have always wanted to make. This project reminded me the value of prototype making. I don't see them very often, but when I do, I always admire real wooden sunglasses. I thought it would be fun to made something like this but have never...