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Modern Bedside Table
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Two Step Shaker Step Stool
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Modern Sideboard Design Plans
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Modern Desk Design Plans
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Hose Holder Design Plans
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Waste Paper Basket Design Plans
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Zebra Wood End Table Design Plans
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Tool Caddy Design Plans
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Table Saw Air Cleaner Storage Cabinet Design Plans
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Sofa Table Bookcase Design Plans
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Shaker Bench Design Plans
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Outdoor Planter Box Design Plans
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Indoor/Outdoor Planter Stand Design Plans
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Planer Cart Design Plans
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Painted Bookcase Design Plans
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Outdoor End Table Design Plans
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Outdoor Bench Design Plans
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Modern Cabinet Design Plans
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Modern Bench Design Plans
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Lily Table Design Plans
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Lathe Cabinet Design Plans
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Japanese Coffee Table Design Plans
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Headboard Design Plans
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Flower Planter Box Design Plans
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Dovetail Step Stool Design Plans
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Chest of Drawers Design Plans
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Cherry Table Design Plans
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Cherry Game Table Design Plans
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Cherry Bench Design Plans
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Blanket Chest Design Plans
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Lesson #3: Beehive
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Lesson #4: From the Deck at Huber Woods
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Lesson #5: September Storm Horseshoe Cove
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Lesson #6: Kitchen View with Flowers Oil Painting
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Lesson #7: Still Life with Pears
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Lesson #8: Still Life with Mallet and Square
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Jimi Hendrix – Enamel on Steel Rusted and Sealed with Lacquer
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My Frame System
I designed this frame system for the small paintings I make. The panel fits into the frame with a...
Path at Timolat Woods – Oil Painting
This painting is of the path at Timolat woods facing east towards Huber woods. This painting has a...
Striped Bass Fishing Lure Oil Painting
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Painted Bookcase Woodworking Lesson
https://youtu.be/pwopDBkfH4Y If you like making molding and cutting miter joints. I think you are...
Happy Thanksgiving!
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How to Build a Farmhouse Writing Desk
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Shed/Office Conversion
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Nothing To It But To Do It…
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The Studio is Becoming A She Shed!
Time marches on and everything changes. Back in 2018 I bought one of those prefab sheds 10’ x 16’...
Happy to be Back in the Shop!
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Easy Bicycle Wash & Work Stand Project
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How to Build an End Table & Make a Drawer – Beginner Woodworking Project
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How to Fix Common Woodworking Mistakes
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How to Strip and Refinish Furniture
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100 Year Old Barn – Fixing the Floor
In my latest project video, I fix the floor in my 100 year old barn. When I took down the back...
D.I.Y Track Saw JIG… You can EASILY make!
In this woodworking project video, I show you how to make a DIY track saw jig; it’s one of the...
Got a Circular Saw? What you need to know [Basic Woodworking]
In this video, I share with you some basic woodworking knowledge that you should know if you own a...
Drum Sander VS Wide-Belt Sander: What Should YOU Buy?!?
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Build a Dovetail Step Stool [+ FREE plans]: A Beginner’s Woodworking Project!
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New Roof
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POWER TOOL BASICS – How to Use a Cordless Drill and Impact Driver
Hi Everyone, I bought my three sons the Makita cordless drill and driver combo kit for Christmas...
Make this Dovetail Jig & Cut Perfect Dovetails [EVERY SINGLE TIME!]
Hi everyone, I’m planning to build a few pieces of furniture with Dovetail Joinery and since I...
A Juice Groove Cutting Board: Use this Woodworking Technique!
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Make Adjustable Sawhorses
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1 Video – 3 Woodworking Builds: Entry Table, Dresser, and a Modern Bench
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How to Build a Wooden Bench / FREE PLANS!
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Make a Table Saw Air Cleaner Storage Cabinet
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The Basics of Building a Big Float Frame
I framed this painting by my friend Francis Cunningham. This painting will live in the same room...
How to build This Modern Sofa Table – Start to Finish
You Can Purchase Plans for this Project Here: Modern Sofa Table PlansHi everyone, this is the...
Make a Modern Walnut Sofa Table / Writing Desk
Hi everyone, I’m really happy with the way this project turned out. The continuous wood grain in...
Build a Fishing Rod Hanger (Free Plans)
This is a fun scrap wood project and something I’ve been meaning to make for a while. I made this...
Build an Outdoor Garden Bench
Makers Mob .99 Summer SALE: CLICK HERE!MAKERS MOB $.99 SUMMER SALE: CLICK HERE! This project is...
How to Build Indoor // Outdoor End Tables
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Bike Hanger
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Replace A Weathered Table Top
A solid wood tabletop that lives outside 24 seven is a lot to ask of any wood, glue, or finish. I’ll take this table back to the shop and begin replacing the faded top and add a few layers of paint to the base to refresh it for the season.
How to Use and Clean Wagner Flexio 3000 Paint Sprayer
The Wagner Flexio 3000 Paint Sprayer costs about $170 and comes with a carrying case, extra air filters and 2 guns. In this video, I’ll show you how it works. how to use it and how to clean it.
Sneak Peak: Garden Planter Box Leg Design – How to Make Planter Legs
I will be posting the planter box project next week, this is an alternative leg design in case you don’t have a lathe in your shop.
If you Can’t Bend it, Shape It – Massive Flush Cut Bit
In this episode, I drop in for a visit at Green Street Joinery to check out some of their new projects and how they handle bends and shapes with a HUGE flush cut bit.
Amazing New Orbital & Palm Sanders for the Shop!
I’m loving my new orbital sander from SurfPrep. You can use different pads for different applications to get different results. These sanders a quality addition to any shop. I’ve been using these sanders for a month and they have a great feel in your hand with good weight. These are definitely a quality product.
How to Build A Screw Organization Cabinet
Today I’m building an organizational shelf for my screws. This project doesn’t take a lot of material and really helps keep my workbench clear.
How to Build a Garden Workbench
Hi guys, today I’m making a simple garden workbench for the yard. For this project, you’ll need (4) 1x6x10 boards. I’m using pretreated lumber but you can use cedar or whatever is common for outdoor use where you live.
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Hi everyone, in this step-by-step project video I’ll show you how to build this modern dresser. Click on this link to purchase the plans for this Modern Dresser / Chest of Drawers.
Build A Garden Planter Box
For this project, I’m building a garden planter box. These are a great project to give your outdoor space some textural decor that functions. I built this planter around the dimensions of a commonly available insert from any home or garden store.
How to Build Mid Century Modern End Table
I made this set of Mid Century Modern End Tables about six years ago. I’ve re-edited the video to a more clear and more instructional video. I’ve also removed the music and had professional plans made.
Easy Way to Install Blum Undermount Drawer Slides
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How to Make Simple Dust Collection Pipe Hanger Brackets
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LIVE! I Build My Nakashima Inspired Entry Table with Commentary
Follow along LIVE as I build this beautiful entry table inspired by the one and only George Nakashima. Presented by Makers Mob.
169 French Cleats – Only A Woodworker Would Make This
This project is a mounting board that I made more than 20 years ago. It has 169 French cleats mounted on the board and on each cleat hangs a small painting box made of wood and steal. All of the boxes come together to make the finished art piece.
I’m Buying the Makita Track Saw Next, Here’s Why
In this episode, I take a good look at the Makita Track saw. The cordless Makita Track Saw is a great tool that is simple to use and just as powerful as a corded saw. The saw even includes a cross-grain setting for a scoring pass before the final cut.
How To Build A Mobile Planer Cart with Storage Cabinet
This sturdy mobile planer cart is a great way to get some flexibility on certain projects, especially in a smaller shop.
Secret Door Hardware – Inside Look at an Upcoming Project
Today, I’ll be previewing the hidden door hardware for an exciting new project with Jeff from Green Street Joinery. We’ll be highlighting the SOSS 518 Hidden Wrap-Around Hinge.
Two Table Saws – Ultimate Woodworking Setup
I’ll be setting up the remodeled shop with the new SawStop Table Saw face to face with the Powermatic, bridging the gap by joining the two saws together.
How to Install Door Casing + Design and Make Wood Molding
When deciding on a molding design for your home one of the most important things to think about is how the molding will end. With this classic design, the baseboard molding will end into the casing in the shoe molding will end into the foot. Thanks for watching and I hope you found this video helpful.
SawStop 3 HP Industrial Cabinet Saw Unboxing & Assembly
In this episode, I unbox and assemble the SawStop 3HP Industrial Cabinet Saw. Be sure to read the owners manuals. It’s a good idea to remove everything from the box and spread all of the parts out on a table. Take inventory of everything and make sure you have all the parts outlined in the assembly instructions. We’ll start with flushing and tightening down the extension wing.
Under The Floor Woodworking Dust Collection System
In this episode, I review my dust collector setup in the shop. The ceilings in the barn are only 8‘2“ high, so I decided to run the dust collection under the floor. A dust collection system can be very noisy, so running the piping system beneath the floor and main unit in a separate area can really cut down on the noise and the mess.
Outdoor Kitchen Winterize and Update
built the outdoor kitchen four years ago. Every year I blow out the water lines and cover the kitchen for the winter season but the counter finish is beginning to fail under the weather. This is a better spring project, so for now, I’ll blow out the water lines and securely cover everything with a tarp for the winter.
Diresta Knife with Rosewood and Epoxy Handle
I and a few of the makers from the Makers Mob made handles for the Jimmy Diresta knife. I made my handle out of Rosewood White Oak and West System epoxy. I don’t use epoxy too often, but this small project should be fine.
LIVE! Learn the Keys to Design, Wood Selection, Finishing, and Veneer
In this LIVE event hosted by The Makers Mob, follow along as I share about design, wood selection, finishing, and veneer products for your woodworking projects.
New SawStop Table Saw – Shop Upgrade Update
In this episode will take a tour of some of the work I’ve been doing to the shop over the last few months. The shop was a bit dark so I added two more American Green Lights LED shop light fixtures over the table saw and outfeed table. I also installed American green light LED strip lights in the new shed space.
Garden Tool Storage and Organization Project
In This episode, I use a few brackets I bought at the hardware store to store and organize my garden tools. When I repaired the roof of the shed I added a 2-foot overhang to keep the garden tools out of the weather.
Grilled Pizzas with World Champion Gourmino Gruyère and Rahmtaler
Did you know you can make a pizza on the grill? After shaping your dough, place on the grill to firm up the pizza, you flip it over and top it with the Gourmino cheeses and toppings. It’s a fun activity outdoors. We’ve made two varieties, one with honey nut squash and fried sage and one with shaved mushrooms and thyme. Buying pizza dough from a local pizza restaurant would save a lot of time.
Woodworking Shop Tour at Greene Street Joinery
Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting my good friends Jeff, Rich, and Rob at the Greene Street Joinery in Port Monmouth, NJ for a shop tour of their work space. This group of guys are not only tremendous woodworkers, but also have a strategically crafted set-up that had the wheels turning in my head about how I could improve the workflow of my recently expanded woodworking shop.
A Bigger Brighter Woodworking Shop – Wood Shop Expansion Update
I've been focusing a lot of time recently on improving the flow, functionality and comfort of my...
Fall Seeding, Great Results in Two Weeks – How To Seed your Lawn
Fall is the best time to seed you lawn and I'm excited to be working with Jonathan Green lawn care...
Expanding The Woodworking Shop – I Should Have Done this Years Ago!
The inside of the shop is about 16 x 24. The building originally had a covered porch that at some...
Build a Round Dining Table
This is the abbreviated version of the white oak Lily Table. To see the full 30 minute tutorial...
How To Assemble and Calibrate Jonathan Green Rotary Spreader
As you may know, I am one of these guys who really likes a nice lawn and having confidence in the...
Build a Double Sided Log Rack
I built the log rack out of treated lumber. The main frame that supports the logs is made from 2 X...
How To Make a Modern Round Dining Table
Plans for this Project https://jonpeters.com/shop/lily-table-design-plans/ Lily table, This modern...
How to Use Threaded Screw Inserts in Hard Wood
A screw doesn’t hold very well in end grain. On this project I decided to use screw inserts at the...
How To Make a Tapered Edge on a Table Top
I'm building the table top for my next project out of 5/4 white oak. To give the table a lighter...
Entryway Table with Continuous Wood Grain Drawer Fronts (No Commentary)
This is the abbreviated version of the classic entryway table. To see the full 40 minute tutorial...
Rift Sawn White Oak – Buying Lumber at the Lumberyard
I’m using Rift sawn white oak for the table top I’m building. I’m A big fan of quartersawn white oak but for this project I wanted the long tight grain of rift sawn. It’s always nice to visit a lumberyard with a great selection and people who are happy to help. Big thanks to Ed and Ryan for helping me find a few nice boards for the project.
How to Make a Mortise Jig for a Plunge Router
This is a simple Jig to make and works great for making repeatable mortises. The table I’m building will have a cross brace in the center made with a lab joint. The cross brace will connect to the legs with 2 inch mortise and tenon joints.
How to Refinish and Restore a Mid Century Modern Chair
I bought this mid century modern desk and chair for $95 about 20 years ago. I refinished the desk but never got around to the chair until now. I’m a huge fan of mid century modern furniture so it’s pretty cool to have this set now in my office / art studio.
How to Build an Entryway Table – Design Plans
This table is made of solid Cherry. It's designed to to be used as a hallway table, entrance...
How To Make a Curved Table Top
Making a pattern and using a flush cut bit is a great way to cut a gentle curve on a table top....
Is an E Bike for You? Cannondale Moterra Neo 2 Is a Game Changer!
I had the opportunity to demo the Cannondale Moterra Neo 2 E Bike Mountain Bike. This bike is a...
How To Repurpose old Wood and Build a New Deck
I built this small deck with repurposed Ipe Wood. The wood for this project was once a picnic...
More Molding Can Make Woodworking Projects Look Great – Design Plans
I made this flower box planter about three years ago and it’s held up great. My wife asked me to...
Testing the Rikon Benchtop Planer on Reclaimed White Oak
Here’s a quick look at the Rikon Portable Planer with helical cutter head. I’ll set it up and test...
How to Make a Garden Tool Box
For this scrap wood challenge I decided to make a wood Garden Toolbox. Like every...
Do You Really Need a Cordless Router ?
Do you really need a cordless router? In my opinion, the answer is yes. As a woodworker and...
How to Make Tapered Molding for Flat Panels
I often trim flat panels with a simple piece of tapered molding. I like to make the tapered...