Explore the benefits of a compact workbench for woodworking projects. Easy to build and store, perfect for any workshop.If you’re looking for a small, mobile, budget-friendly and compact workbench that’s easy to build and surprisingly sturdy, I’ve got you covered. When I decided to start teaching in
Upgrade your electric fireplace with a custom built-in wooden insert. Say goodbye to noise and hello to a functional center channel speaker.If you’ve ever let “resale value” dictate your home improvement decisions, it’s time for a reality check. Your house should work for you, not for some hypotheti
My daughter Ava has been asking me to build a vanity for years. I intentionally avoided it primarily because I didn’t want to build something really nice only for her to outgrow it in a year or two. Nicole purchased a small pink kids vanity off Amazon and sure enough, that thing was absolutely destr
Constructing the top and finishing the Sideboard with tung oil and citrus solvent.As the Sideboard Series comes to a close, we’ll embark on the Top Construction & Oil Finish. The top is really just a large walnut panel. I like to use Dominos to help keep the panels aligned curing the glueup though t
Add detail to the sliding doors with a finger hold & sawtooth standards for adjustable shelves.Before starting on the sawtooth standards, we’ll need to add a detail to the sliding doors that I nearly forgot about: finger holds. To make sure the door has something to grip, we’ll simply add a cove to
Don’t miss the pre-order price for Philip Morley’s Tambour Record Console course. Price goes up February 9th!These aren’t your average drawer fronts! We’ll make the front from two pieces and create an integrated pull by creating a relief where the two pieces join. We’ll also create a dimpled texture
Time to construct the drawers. The drawer boxes will be dovetailed using a good old dovetail jig!It’s time to construct the drawers. I haven’t used my dovetail jig in a while so I blew off the dust, read the manual, and knocked out all of the drawer joints in short order. The jig I like to use is t
Sliding doors are incredibly fun to make, especially when they involve fire and copper!In this part of the Sideboard series we’ll focus on the Patinaed Copper and Live Edge Sliding Doors. The sliding doors will be constructed using a strip of patinaed copper and live edge walnut veneer. We’ll cut ou
Cutting and finessing the sliding dovetails on our dividers. We'll also add some additional support to help prevent sag.I’ll attach the internal dividers of the sideboard to the case using sliding dovetails. Firstly, I’ll make the female portion of the joint. Using a router, a 14 degree Dovetail Bit
Making shop-sawn veneered panels for the cabinet dividers.I’m going to make the case dividers from shop-sawn veneered panels, primarily for stability. A veneered panel is much less likely to expand and contract with changes in humidity compared to one made from solid wood. When it comes to casework,
Adding detail to the legs, side glueups and doing some fancy stuff with the Domino.In this part of the sideboard series we’ll shape the legs by adding a nice decorative taper. There are lots of ways to cut tapers but one of my favorites is by using the Taper Maker, a jig you can make yourself using
The top and bottom of the main case feature solid web frames and solid wood panels.Looking for the Summary version of this build? Click here!Stuff I Used:Bumblechutes Finish – Save 10% with code TWW10Amana Countersink BitBackside SandpaperMilwaukee Die GrinderCarbide Burr (Ball)Large Core Box BitMou
Cutting the grooves and preparing the crotch panels for the side assemblies.Looking for the Summary version of this build? Click here!Stuff I Used:Bumblechutes Finish – Save 10% with code TWW10Amana Countersink BitBackside SandpaperMilwaukee Die GrinderCarbide Burr (Ball)Large Core Box BitMouse Card
Selecting the stock and milling the legs and rails for the side assemblies.Looking for the Summary version of this build? Click here!Stuff I Used:Bumblechutes Finish – Save 10% with code TWW10Amana Countersink BitBackside SandpaperMilwaukee Die GrinderCarbide Burr (Ball)Large Core Box BitMouse Card
Making one of my most challenging projects yet, the walnut and copper sideboard.$40-off Carver Mat frames with code WHISPERER (expires 11/28 – terms & conditions apply)Looking for the extended version playlist? Click here!Stuff I Used:Bumblechutes Finish – Save 10% with code TWW10Amana Countersink B
The Walk-In Dream Closet concludes with the construction of the lower chest of drawers, the upper three-door cabinet, as well as the associated drawer fronts and doors. I’ll even show you a great technique for attaching drawer fronts.These smaller two pieces will be constructed differently than the
Making my wife a dream closet to replace the builder grade wire shelving.Have you ever considered converting your builder-grade closet into a Walk-In Dream Closet? I’ve wanted to tackle a project like this for a long time and now I finally have the opportunity. But first, a little story.After moving
Modifying an older built-in to accommodate a large modern 4k TV.When we moved into our new house, one of the first jobs I wanted to do was modifying a builtin. The family room featured a large builtin entertainment center that was clearly made for an old bulky CRT TV. These days, we can get much lar
A beautiful console cabinet made from Sapele, Ambrosia Maple, and Ebony.This was one of my favorite projects of the year. It’s a small cabinet intended to go beneath a wall-mounted television in my mom’s house. Made from Sapele, Ambrosia Maple, and Ebony, it’s full of woodworking challenges and desi
A simple and functional craft cart that will help keep your kitchen table clean!If you have kids and you have a kitchen table, it’s very likely that table will be used for craft projects…… constantly. We’re often making a mad dash to clean the table just to make room for dinner. The craft cart we ha
A veneered pantry cabinet featuring continuous grain.My mom has a fairly small condo with limited storage space, so she requested a standing vertical pantry cabinet to help provide more room for kitchen items and food. I honestly wasn’t super excited about the project since it was just a cabinet wit
A mobile table that serves as a tablesaw outfeed table as well as an ample assembly table.The HistoryA project like this Outfeed Assembly Table makes me realize just how long I’ve been doing this whole woodworking thing. I’ve had multiple assembly and outfeed tables throughout the years. Here are th
A little library for the neighborhood kids to enjoy.We have a lot of kids in our neighborhood and Nicole thought it would be fun to put out a bunch of books for them to enjoy. She’s been storing the books in a plastic tote and has been asking me to make a nice water-tight library for months. Unfortu
A workbench cabinet that will last for generations!I’m very lucky to have a large open wall behind my workbench. This is the place where I store most of my hand tools. There’s really nothing easier than simply reaching behind the bench to grab a plane a chisel, so I never felt inclined to build a st
