Make The Furniture That Makes Your Home

With a wide range of woodworking plans and project videos, I help you build furniture that fits your space and how you live, made by you, built to last.

  • Painted Bookcase with Classic Lines

    Painted Bookcase with Classic Lines

    Painted bookcase with classic linesThis painted bookcase is a great woodworking project that combines practical cabinet-building skills with decorative details that make a beautiful addition to any home...
    May 27, 2026
  • Modern Veneered Bookcase

    Modern Veneered Bookcase

    Veneered bookcase. If you can build a simple box, you can make this project. The Modern Veneered Bookcase is a clean, modern design that also serves as a...
    May 21, 2026
  • Cherry Bench with Turned Legs

    Cherry Bench with Turned Legs

    Shaker-Inspired Bench with Turned Legs Download the Plans Shaker-Inspired Cherry Bench There’s something timeless about a simple Shaker-inspired bench. Clean lines, sturdy construction, and thoughtful details make this...
    May 13, 2026

Small Projects That Make Your Space

Make the small pieces that shape your space, simple, handmade details that add warmth and originality.

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  • Bump Cut

    Bump Cut

    Getting a perfect miter joint often comes down to the smallest adjustments. In a recent shop tip, a simple “bump cut” technique showed how to fine-tune a miter...
    June 05, 2026
  • Balance Veneer

    Balance Veneer

    You may know that I often work with wood veneer. I also know that some people recoil at the thought of using veneer. But when you stop and...
    May 29, 2026
  • Why Wood Movement Matters in Handmade Furniture

    Why Wood Movement Matters in Handmade Furniture

    Wood moves. That’s a simple fact of woodworking and something that always needs to be considered when working with solid wood. It’s one of the reasons why, in...
    May 15, 2026

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Discover heartfelt stories from fans who’ve learned woodworking through Jon Peters' tutorials. This page showcases inspiring short stories submitted by woodworking enthusiasts, sharing their journey, challenges, and triumphs as they honed their craft under Jon’s guidance. Dive into the community’s creativity and celebrate the art of woodworking!