For this project I use the Excelsior Mini Lathe from Rockler to duplicate my Purple Heart carving mallet. I really like the weight and feel of this mallet and it works great. I used the mallet to cut the dovetails on the walnut end tables I made a few weeks ago....
Here’s the how-to video and additional project photos of the Outdoor Cabinet I build for my friends Ed and Mary. The cabinet will have two purposes: Its main purpose is to be a place for delivery packages to be dropped to stay out of the weather when no one is...
A few weeks ago I winterized the outdoor kitchen. I used my compressor to blow out the waterline and also the drain. I decided to build a simple roof for the cabinet…not so much to protect the cabinet top, but to keep water from collecting in the sink and...
Here are the design plans and material list for this bench I designed and built. The bench is modern with a Japanese influence and the leg and brace design make it incredibly strong. I’m confident that the bench can support several hundred pounds…..at least...
Learn how to build a simple snowboard storage rack that will hold up to five snowboards. You’ll need only a few pieces of material for this project so it’s easy to do and is a great space saver and organizer. Here’s the video and material list and...
Learn how to make a wooden piggy bank which is great gift idea. It’s also a great way to practice your woodworking skills and I made my box using dovetails but you can make box joints, butt joints or miter joints. Here’s the video with how-to instructions...
I make a pair of black walnut tables with hand-cut dovetails for a client and show you how to finish them using Waterlox, which is my go-to finishing product for fine furniture. Check out https://waterlox.com/furniture-jon-peters to learn how to finish...
Learn how to build a small outdoor cabinet and storage shed. The cabinet I’m making will store my welding tanks but it’s the ideal size as an outdoor tool shed. Check out the video and project photos below to help with your...
I replace an old lamp post and built a new one using leftover Cedar from the outdoor kitchen build and marine plywood for the flat panels, base and top. Learn all the tools and tips you’ll need to do it yourself. Here’s the video and some additional...