DiResta: Spoon on a Lathe
Here you see me make a spoon using a chunk of Bubinga wood I had leftover from a project.
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: Make a Magnetic Knife Rack
Know someone who would love this in their kitchen? Well you can make them one by following this super simple tutorial from Tim and Mary Vidra.
The Robotic Workbench You Wish You Had
If you’ve been looking to add or upgrade your workbench, this fully automated model by “Dirk the Engineer” could give you some inspiration. Made out of Baltic birch, maple, and walnut, it appears quite well-made on first inspection. Look a little further, and you’ll find a general-purpose vise built in, as well as an end […]
50 Digital Wood Joints Poster
Print out this poster of 50 digital wood joints, compiled by Jochen Gross and laid out by Meredith Scheff-King.
Make Your Own Honeycomb Shelves
Have you ever seen a honeycomb shelving unit and though it looked nice? Perhaps you’ve even thought about building one. If so, this imgur tutorial, also seen on the “Honey Do This” site, shows you how to put one together. If that wasn’t enough, there’s even a bit of colorful commentary, addressing some likely excuses […]
Make Every Snowflake Unique
We know that all of you people that have laser cutters, plotters, vinyl cutters, CNC mills, and 3D printers will be creating many many snowflakes this year. Why not make every one of them unique? Inventables has a web based tool for creating unique and interesting snowflakes hosted on their website that allows you to […]
DIY Inspiration: Stacked Wood Pallet Desk
Even if you’re pretty sure that you’ve seen everything DIY that a pallet has to offer, you should probably still check out this gorgeous stacked wood pallet desk tutorial anyway. I think you’ll agree that it’s a beautiful, interesting, and inspiring take on wooden pallet reuse. (And one that I wouldn’t mind seeing more often!)
