Follow the journey of a vintage book press rebuild after a damaging shipment, preserving its legacy and craftsmanship.A Shipping DisasterBook conservator Noah Smutz found a vintage book press at auction, a perfect addition to his shop.Built in 1905 by Hickok Manufacturing, it’s ideal for preserving
Woodcraft – Find your local store!Don’t Miss the Pre-Order Bonus Offer! – Demystifying Builtins What is Bent Lamination?Bent lamination is exactly what it sounds like. Instead of bending a thick board, you:Cut the wood into thin stripsApply glue to each stripStack them togetherClamp the stack around
Ten easy weekend projects that you'll definitely want to build!There are tons of fun easy woodworking projects in the Wood Whisperer library that often get buried by the algorithm. So I pulled together 10 great weekend projects from the past to spark some shop inspiration. The voiceover is new, with
How to create a stylish greeting card holder with scrap wood.It’s the perfect time of year for a festive, easy, and gift-worthy build: a wooden greeting card holder. Perhaps the best part of this project is that it’s perfect for consuming shop scraps. All you need are some 8/4 off-cuts that are 22-2
I saved an old playground from the landfill and turned it into a beautiful raised garden bed!Check out my latest course: The Counter-Height Bar StoolSometimes the best woodworking projects don’t start with a fresh pile of lumber — they start with something old and worn out that’s just begging for a
In this light-hearted woodworking adventure, I take on a unique commission from a local neighbor who needed help finishing an epoxy inlay on a massive mantle. Although epoxy work isn’t exactly my go-to specialty, I agreed to tackle the project, mainly for the challenge. And let’s face it, there woul
Organize your helmets with a piano style helmet rack. Discover how to tame the chaos of cycling gear in your garage.Be sure to take the Xtracycle Ride Guide to find out which bike would suit your needs best!And be sure to check out Priority Bicycles for the most reliable low maintenance bikes you’ll
Transform your windows with DIY Custom Window Casings. Say goodbye to cheap shutters and hello to stylish shades.Our kitchen has a cozy little eating area surrounded by five big windows, which sounds great—until you realize they were covered with cheap, malfunctioning shutters. Not only did they loo
Learn how to create your own DIY floating frame for your canvas prints. Save money and customize the perfect fit for your artwork.Don’t miss the pre-order pricing for Caleb James’ Dry Bar Cube!Canvas prints always look better in a floating frame. Many frames are commercially available but most will
Maximize kitchen storage with an in-wall spice rack. Learn how to create a custom, space-saving solution for your spice collection.We recently completed a kitchen renovation which included a new pantry. In order to promote continued marital bliss, it became abundantly clear to me that I needed a bet
Create a sleek and modern plant stand for your houseplants. Download our FREE plan and transform your space with this updated aesthetic.I’ve recently become obsessed with houseplants and I quickly ran out of space for various green beauties in my collection. I looked online for plant stands and whil
Avoid common mistakes when building a lazy susan. Proper planning is key to creating a functional and beautiful rotating table.Even the simplest project can be sabotaged by poor planning. I recently had a Guild Apprentice in the shop (hi, Mat!). We worked so well together that the table we were buil
There’s really nothing like a handmade gift for the holidays. Nicole and I teamed up to make a few beautiful wine boxes featuring a finger joints and a lasered image, all in the style of a Japanese tool box.Download the FREE Plans:Wine Box Plan (Freedom Version)Wine Box Plan (Metric)Stuff I Used in
Keep your kitchen drawers organized with a simple grid made from shop scraps.There’s nothing worse than a disorganized kitchen drawer. Alleviate the frustration with a simple organizational grid made from shop scraps.Stuff I Used:Preppin’ Weapon Sanding BlocksMinwax Spray LacquerMilwaukee Trim Route
A great way to safely store kitchen knives, up and out of the way but also easily accessible.I’m not all that precious about live edge, but when I have a nice little piece sitting around it would be a shame not to use it for something cool. To help save space in my kitchen, I decided to turn a small
A beginner's cutting board course from the woodworker's point of view.Don’t miss your chance the pre-order the Greene & Greene Entry Door course! The price goes up March 31st!Not only is the camera angle different, the focus of this video is aimed directly at beginners. I talked through the build as
A beautiful napkin holder made from live edge birdseye maple.Back in November, Nicole asked me to make her a new napkin holder. Her only request was that it be a horizontal model that doesn’t let all the napkins come out when you’re just trying to take one. While the project itself isn’t anything cr
Step up your box-making game by mastering the four-corner grain match!One of the tricks woodworkers employ to make keepsake boxes look their best is to cut the box sides from a single board. If you keep the pieces in order, you can achieve a nice grain wrap around three corners. Unfortunately, the f
Learn how to cut that reverb with DIY acoustic panels. Improve your audio quality and enjoy clearer sound in your space.Each panel consists of the following:2 Long Frame Pieces – 48″ L x 2″ W x 3/4″ T2 Short Frame Pieces – 24″ L x 2″ W x 3/4″ T4 Corner Braces – Triangles cut from 1/4″ plywood1 Supp
Making your own spatula is super easy with $33k worth of tools!I’m a big fan of eating food. I also happen to enjoy making food. So I like to keep an eye out for interesting kitchen utensils that are all natural and won’t damage my cast iron seasoning. Recently while walking through a kitchen supply
A wall-mounted rack to store your 3D filament.Nicole has really gotten into 3D printing and she is now applying that knowledge to a STEM program at the kids’ school. Pretty awesome. But at home, the hobby has resulted in gaggles of filament spools all over the basement. Most people keep filament in
Making your own plantation shutters is actually pretty easy with the help fo Rockler.In our master bedroom, we have a very large eyebrow window above a sliding glass door. It’s absolutely beautiful but it also lets in a ton of light at sunrise. While I personally enjoy a face full of sunshine as a w
An elegant walnut quilt rack featuring bent laminated legs and brass accents.My wife Nicole loves blankets and quilts and we often have trouble finding places to store them. Many of the quilts were made by Nicole so they’re actually something we’d like to be on display. So I went on the hunt for a c
Nicole joins me for a new beginner series of projects starting with a handy blanket ladder.As you probably know, The Wood Whisperer has always been focused on mid to high level woodworking. I like to think we are welcoming to beginners as well but rarely do we make content aimed directly at a person
