Making a Benchtop Jointer Out of Plywood
Watch an enterprising maker create a plywood jointer using a shop of other homemade tools.
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: Quick and Sturdy Workbenches
Turning old doors and 2x4s into rock-solid little workbenches.
Manly Leg Lamp Puts a Twist on the Classic Christmas Story Light
This piece of art is a great take on the film’s gaudy original, although I don’t know that it’d be any less embarrassing for the rest of the family.
This Week in Making: Holiday Gift Guide, DIY Tesla Coil, and One Big Crossbow
This week, check out our Make: Holiday Gift Guide, build a tiny Tesla Coil, or witness the power of one massive crossbow.
Raspberry PiBoy Mixes Walnut, Carbon Fiber, and Retro Gaming
This handheld mixes walnut and carbon fiber, maintaining the 80’s charm of the original Nintendo GameBoy but looking more dapper.
Memorializing a Friend’s Passed Pet With a Carved-Wood Pug
When the pug of a friend of Reddit user Tyus died recently, he decided to make her a wood carving in honor of the doggie.
Quickly Build Transitional Dwellings with Shelter 2.0 CNC Templates
Shelter 2.0 is a flat-packed plywood structure that anyone can build pretty much anywhere with the assistance of a CNC router.