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DIY Wall Planter – as seen on HGTV’s Open Concept

Before we get into building the DIY Wall Planter we need to cover some exciting news! We are still waiting to learn if the network will order more episodes (we should know something very soon) but Open Concept is re-airing on the DIY Network, this Friday night, July...

MWA Episode #99 – Braxton Wirthlin

What’s in the shop? The headphone rack is slowly taking shape Baxton Wirthlin AWFS Wrap Up video [embedded content] Tap Handle Videos Zac collab [embedded content] Grenade handle[embedded content] Knife handle [embedded content] Where can you find us? If you’re...

Building A Simple Bookcase With Minimal Tools

Do you display photos and books on a few boards being held up with cinder blocks or bricks? If so, then I have some great news for you. To build a bookcase or book shelves, you aren’t required to be a master woodworker, carpenter, or designer. You can be even the most...

All of it, together

I was listening to a Pandora station in the shop today and it got me to thinking. Pandora is a wonderful music app that characterizes each song or track of recorded music using “hundreds of musical details . . . melody, harmony, instrumentation, rhythm, vocals, lyrics...

Twine Picture Frame and Coat Rack Combo

I combined two woodworking projects into one with this Twine Picture Frame & Coat Rack combo. I made it out of scrap wood that was left over from my previous Sliding Barn Door and Easy Wall Shelves projects. Check out the video below.[embedded content] I made this...

Woodworking Tips That’ll Improve You Abilities Fast!

There is something to be said about working with one's hands. The ability to create beautiful things which are also quite usable, all thanks to your own skills, is amazing. If you want to learn to become an even better woodworker, the article below has the tips you...

DIY Floating Storage Nightstand

Jun 2, 2017

Oh hey friends! We have lots of Open Concept plans coming your way from our latest two episodes on HGTV! Hang tight! In the meantime, I wanted to share my latest little project with you. Several weeks ago I shared the twin platform bed I built for my 12 year old...

MWA Episode #98 – Phil Pinsky

Jun 28, 2017 | Newly Submitted

What’s in the shop? Still no bandsaw Finishing a whiskey box Main topic 5 Questions How did you get into woodworking? What’s your favorite tool? #5 1/4 jack plane Who has influenced you the most? Hard to say Woodworking - Hand tool guys What was your biggest stumbling...

Sidebar Convo with Project Follow-Ups and a Shop Visitor!

Jun 26, 2017 | Cool Woodworking Tips

In this Sidebar Convo, I follow up on some of my most recent projects. Also Keith Hurley from South Georgia visited the shop and I asked him a few questions about his brand new YouTube channel "Peccy's Place". Check out the video! [embedded content] Show Notes: The...

Harbor Freight Foot Switch Review

Jun 24, 2017 | Cool Woodworking Tips

I recently bought a foot switch from Harbor Freight for my scroll saw. I thought it would be fun to try it out on other tools too. Check out my video then read more about my thoughts below. Harbor Freight sells two types of foot switches. The Momentary Foot Switch...

Edge-to-edge joints, part 6

Jun 22, 2017 | New Woodworking

Clamping capacity Can small shop clamping methods generate enough pressure to make a good edge-to-edge joint? The short answer is yes. Let’s look at the details. The US Forest Products Laboratory in their very useful Wood Handbook, chapter 10, page 16 (2010 edition),...

How to Make and Install Sliding Barn Doors

Jun 20, 2017 | Cool Woodworking Tips

My neighbor asked me to build a pair of Sliding Barn Doors for his living room/office doorway. Check out my video below to see how I made them.[embedded content]Supply ListThese are the supplies I used to build and install the barn doors. The key to building these...

Edge-to-edge joints, part 7

Jun 17, 2017 | New Woodworking

This discussion primarily applies to PVA glue, which most woodworkers use for these joints. I prefer Titebond III for its relatively long open time, ease of use, and dependability. Alternative glues with longer open times include special slow-set PVAs or liquid hide...