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Many beginner woodworkers, looking to offset the introductory costs of starting a hobby, will source their wood from pallets. Generally they’re easily found and can be low or no cost, …read more Continue reading This Go-Kart Rides on a Pallet
If you need to make round things, you probably need a lathe. Can you build one as nice as one you can buy? Probably not. But can you build one …read more Continue reading No Lathe? Build Your Own
While they have mostly been replaced with other roofing technologies, wooden shingles have a certain rustic charm. If you’re curious about how to make them by hand, [Harry Rogers] takes …read more Continue reading Making Wooden Shingles with Hand Tools
In 14th Century Japan, there was a shortage of straight lumber for building and flat land on which to grow it. Arborists there developed a technique that looks like growing …read more Continue reading Daisugi – Growing Straight Lumber without Killing the Tree
[Kagen Sound] is a woodworker and artist who gives a great behind-the-scenes look at his amazingly high-quality puzzle boxes (video). Not only do his varied puzzle box designs show his …read more Continue reading Design Secrets of Fantastic, Hand-made Puzzle Boxes
Anyone who’s ever spent time in a woodworking shop knows how much dust is produced when cutting, sanding, and so on. [Tim] of Pilson Guitars was looking to outfit his …read more Continue reading Printed Centrifugal Dust Separator Stays on Budget
If you live in a compact space, sometimes you have to get creative with your furniture to make the most of it. This wall-hanging table design from [diyhuntress] is perfect …read more Continue reading Hidden Wall-Mount Table Looks Like Hanging Art
Learning to play an instrument takes a certain level of dedication — and you can add another layer of dedication on top of that when it’s an instrument not found …read more Continue reading Laser Cut Zither Instrument Kicks It Old World Style
Woodworkers have always been very clever about making strong and attractive joints — think of the strength of a mortise and tenon, or the artistry of a well-made dovetail. These …read more Continue reading This Laser-Cut One-Piece Wedge Tenon Locks Wood Joints Tight
DaVinci’s notebook — the real one, not the band — was full of wonderous inventions, though many were not actually built and probably weren’t even practical with the materials available …read more Continue reading Bringing Da Vinci’s Saw Mill to Life