Horizontal Mortiser

Horizontal Mortiser

“Garage Woodworks’ Horizontal Mortiser” Poplar & Birch Plywood Jig. I’ve been watching Brian Grella from Garage Woodworks for several years on Youtube, and I fell in love with his loose tenon joinery. It is a quick and easy way to construct fine furniture, and it provides a super strong joint that looks amazing. I’d been watching him […]

Oak Bar Stools

Oak Bar Stools

“Oak Bar Stool” Dyed oak bar stools. This solid oak bar stool was inspired by a DIY Tyler build. I used Tyler’s dimensions and basic design with a few modifications. I used Festool dominos for the joinery. I cut the top of the stool with a bandsaw to create the curve in the seat. After […]

Walnut Table

Walnut Table

“Diresta Inspired Walnut Table” Eight place table for the cabin. I built this walnut table for the cabin after I saw Jimmy Diresta build a conference table with strips of wood glued to a sub-straight. Watch his video on Youtube to see how Jimmy made his large meeting table https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue6zQsR9GkA. I used two sheets of birch […]

Hickory Sofa Server

Hickory Sofa Server

“Hickory Sofa Server” 12″ Hickory Furniture for Cabin. This cool asset to the cabin is made of hickory. This is a great little piece that sit under the edge of the sofa. It is a great place to set a computer or a cup of hot chocolate. I used a pattern from a May 2013 […]

JET New Tool

JET New Tool

12″ Sliding Compound Miter Saw. I finally got a new miter saw. I purchased it with money I earned from my recent box shelves build. This will be a perfect addition to my new shop when it is finished this Spring at the cabin. This saw is awesome, and perfect for breaking down long stock. […]

Festool Domino

Festool Domino

“Mortise & Tenon Joiner” German Engineering for Woodworkers. About a month ago, I purchased the Festool Domino, mortise and tenon joiner. I have been watching video woodworkers use the tool over a few years now. I desperately wanted to purchase the machine, but the cost kept holding me back. I finally made the purchase after […]

BE CAREFUL!

BE CAREFUL!

There are too many projects to be built to be limited by even a small injury. It is so easy to lose focus and come close to an accident. I have read so many wood magazines and looked at so many woodworking blogs, I sometimes get sick of seeing all the stuff about safety. I’ve […]

Wood Movement

Wood Movement

A problem that can’t be denied—wood moves! No matter what you do, the wood in your projects is going to move as the seasons change. I learned the hard way like most woodworkers when I watched one of my beautifully constructed pieces of furniture split. The joint was almost seamless right up until the humidity […]

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