Here’s a fun project using copper fittings and Sapele and White Oak to make a set of push up bars. I use the Bernzomatic TS8000 torch to solder the copper fittings and and the Excelsior Mini Lathe from Rockler to shape the handlesL You can download the design...
Here are 11 of my most popular woodworking projects with how-to videos and design plans that are great for Holiday Gift giving or for building anytime Click on each project below to get a PDF of the design plans that you can download and print. 1. Blanket...
I build a and install a set of kitchen pantry cabinets using Garnica’s HDF engineered wood that’s prefect for cabinet building and other painted furniture projects. Here are the design plans and cut list for the cabinets, face frame and molding design I...
The design for this small cube-shaped cocktail table was inspired by the German-American artist Josef Albers who was famous for his use of geometric shapes and patterns and the use of color. I built the cube with Garnica HDF engineered wood, which is great for...
Here’s a shortened version of my recent TV Lift Cabinet project. I used the Touchstone Whisper Lift II TV lift mechanism, which is quiet and easy to install. Here are the design plans for the TV lift cabinet and also a link to Touchstone Home Products who...
Learn how to make lap joints and the walnut base for the Mid Century modern cabinet I’m building. I like to start a furniture project with a small design drawing and then make a full scale drawing to get the dimensions and cut list. I always leave the design...
In this video, I explain why I use veneer for this Mid-Century Modern furniture project and answer some questions that you have about using veneer in your woodworking projects. Learn about different types of veneer, how to apply veneer, where to buy it, and some other...
Here’s a simple woodworking project on building a bed side table or end table. I talk about the basic tools you’ll need and show you how to build the project step by step. Be sure to check out the free design plans for this project below. Just drag the...
Here’s the first in a series of videos on running my dust collection system under the floor of the wood shop. It will be nice to have the table saw, new sander, joiner, chop saw and band saw hooked up to the dust collection system and I’ll keep everyone...
Here’s a how-to video on building a paint can storage cabinet with free design plans. Also, learn about the new Briggs & Stratton Q6500 QuietPower™ Series Inverter Generator which is designed to be more than 60% quieter than standard generators and can...