A House Built into a Chair
Ted Lott constructed this house frame built into a chair, playing around with what can be called design, and what can be called architecture.
Woodworking
Crafting wood can be a complex and rewarding task, but often times beginners may find themselves frustrated with their results. But no matter where you are in your woodworking journey, there are always tips and tricks that can help you create something beautiful – without breaking the bank. We’re going to look at woodworking tips and tricks for makers of all skill levels so even if you feel like it’s too overwhelming to attempt your own project, we’ll provide some guidance so don’t give up just yet!
How-To: Wooden Floor Mat
Brighten up your doorstep for spring with this colorful wooden floor mat tutorial from Lowe’s Creative Ideas! It’s a great beginner woodworking project with tons of tips and tricks to help you get great results with basic tools. Ready to get started? Click through the link to see the complete instructions. More: Project: Wooden Salt […]
How-To: Molded Plywood Furniture
Detailed, hands-on how-to info on a very rich manufacturing process that is rarely attempted by DIYers. Instructables user pseaton covers the process of designing and building your own molded plywood forms all the way from initial design considerations, through mold construction and veneer pre-treatment, to actually laying up the veneers and cleaning up the finished […]
The Violin Maker
I love this video of Sam Zygmuntowicz, a violin maker in Brooklyn. Whenever I see something like this, I want to break out the hand tools and start doing something immediately. Seeing a true artisan at work is always inspiring.
How-To: Rotary Bench Cams
Clever, simple idea for a workholder that grabs automatically when you push a board into it, and releases automatically when you pull it out. From medicinal chemist and woodworker Brian Grella. From where I sit, it looks like you might only need to make one of these rotating cams, and the other side of the clamp could be a fixed, flat fence.
Writer’s Retreat/Greenhouse- Tiny Yellow House
In this edition of Tiny Yellow House, Derek “Deek” Diedricksen builds a project from his new book Humble Homes, Simple Shacks. This 72 square foot writing retreat is made to double as a future greenhouse. In classic Deek style, the cabin employs a very simple building approach and includes several recycled elements. It’s spin-off of his […]
Cool Hand Tools
My brother Pat wrote me: Check out “Alone in the Wilderness” featuring Dick Proenneke living alone in Alaska. It’s on our PBS affiliates a lot here (in Florida). He is a true pioneer, a 1960’s “maker” at work, building everything by hand, using tools he made. He has no electricity. Shoots it all on […]