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Homemade Wooden Scroll Saw is both Beautiful and Functional
Japanese maker Mikiono built this scroll saw entirely from wood, with relatively few metal components. Check out the video to see – and hear – the machine in action!
How-To: Wooden Chalkboard Cheese Tray
Add some style to your next round of appetizers with this chalkboard cheese tray from Molly at Almost Makes Perfect! She used non-toxic chalkboard paint in her project, but you can always put a bit of wax paper under the cheese if the chalkboard paint makes you nervous. [Via craftgawker] More: How-To: Chic Wedding Chalkboards […]
How-To: Wood Block Candelabra
Wood block candelabras bring bold angles and a touch of modern whimsey to any home decor. Learn how to make your own with this modern candelabra tutorial that Lauren Donaldson from Lauren Elsie Crafted shared on Houzz! Head over to Houzz to see two variations: a light, modern version with colored bands, and one with […]
How-To: Transfer Prints To Wood
I love this post from DPS about transferring digital prints to wood. The technique seems simple, and list of supplies isn’t beyond what most people have in their garage or crafting space. To complete the transfer, all you need is: Laser printed photo Wood cut to the same size as photo Gel Medium (must be […]
Cutting Wooden Gears with Ideal Grain
Ron, who is a craftsman of wooden machines, has figured out that, to best withstand environmental changes, the grain in a wooden clock wheel should run in a circle around the circumference, and in radial “spokes” in the middle. Real trees don’t grow that way, of course, so if you’re really serious about cutting wooden gears that will weather the seasons well, you need to cut them from blanks made up from a bunch of smaller pieces of wood arranged and glued so that the grain pattern, on the whole, is correct.
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 […]
