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!
If you have computers in or near your woodshop, don’t underestimate the need for a dust extraction system. In fact, even if you don’t, you still need one. This how-to, by Instructables member bongodrummer, shows you how to make your own. In this project we turn a bunch of old free stuff, including two old […]
This month, for the Make: Skill Set theme, we’re going to be covering woodworking. We’re excited. While many of us are more than comfortable dramatically brandishing a soldering iron, we’re far less confident in firing up a skill saw. We’ve invited a number of woodworking pros and hobbyists to come over and help us out. […]
Jeff Johnson
This recliner is very comfortable, easy and inexpensive to build, and can be assembled or disassembled in a few minutes. Get the PDF for this project here: http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/05/weekend_project_rok-bak_chair_pdf.html
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Make a wooden box that can only be opened if you know the secret. Get the PDF and plans for this project here: http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/01/weekend_project_unabox_pdf.html More great projects at www.makezine.com
Build a challenging geometric puzzle out of wood then see if you can assemble it. I dare you! Get the PDF for this project here: http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/04/weekend_project_egg_heads_pdf.html Check out more great projects at http://www.makezine.com
On an incredibly hot Michigan July day, we stopped by the grounds of Theater Bizarre to talk to it’s visionary, John Dunivant. John spoke to us about his inspirations for the carnival / masquerade / party / theme park he created, and gave us a tour of the grounds which formerly hosted this unique event.
