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My Favorite Wood Finishes: One Fast, One Slow

David Picciuto

David Picciuto is extremely passionate about woodworking, making, and design. You can find out more about him and view more wood-working tutorials at MakeSomething.tv.

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April 6th, 2016April 5th, 2016

Here’s one Maker’s go-to methods for finishing off a woodworking project: one to save time and one to highlight the wood’s natural beauty.

Ditch the Aluminum for an Elegant Wooden Computer Enclosure

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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March 24th, 2016March 23rd, 2016

This classy computer case was made using basic woodworking and computer skills. It looks great and can be done by a novice.

Maker Essentials: Working with Plywood and 2×4s

By Robert North

Robert North

RobERT North is a former United States Marine, a home improvement TV host, and Master Craftsman with over 16 years in the building trades. Find him on Facebook as Craftsman Rob North.

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March 17th, 2016March 16th, 2016

2×4s and Plywood are both cheap and easy to work with. Check out these tricks for incorporating these materials in your next project.

Download and Build This Sine Wave Inspired TV Console

By Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith

Sophia is the managing editor of the Make: blog. When she’s not greasing editorial gears, she likes to run, ride, climb, and lift things, and make lo-tech goods like zines, desserts, and altered clothing. @sophiuhcamille

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February 4th, 2016February 3rd, 2016

Good design can be as straightforward as adding a simple detail to a simple construction, such as this TV console with cleverly shaped slats.