An Engagement Ring Box To Make Their Head Spin
I had the girl and I had the ring, the two most important parts of the process were already done! The hard part was going to be actually getting the courage to drop the question, …
Written by: Eric
Woodworking
Makers, News, Rockler, Woodworking
AAW Partners with Rockler Stores to Host “Turning and Learning” Sessions on February 9th
If you love sawdust and wood shavings, we’ve got something for you that will be a MUCH better use of your time than watching last week’s “Super” Bowl was. The American Association of Woodturners (AAW), …
Written by: Phil
Bon Appetit – How to Make a Herringbone Cutting Board
Cutting boards are always a fun and practical project for woodworking newbies and experts alike. Whether they are simple or complex, they serve a purpose; cutting food! Here is one I recently made that is …
Written by: Adam
Garage, How To, Safety, Woodworking
How To Safely Hang An Air Filtration Unit In Your Shop – Without Help
So you got yourself one of those hanging air filtration thingies for your shop (yay you!). That was a smart move. Now how in the world are you going to get that heavy beast up …
Written by: Steve
How to Sharpen a Hook Knife – The Easy Way
Have you ever felt the excitement of getting a new tool, only to realize you have no idea what to do with it? Or how to even set it up to use? If you happened …
Written by: Steve
Spoon Carving With The MoraKniv Woodcarving Set
When MoraKniv tossed us one of their new woodcarving sets (handles first, of course), I realized I’d better acquire a new skill. And quickly! The set – which contains Mora’s #120 carving knife w/sheath and …
Written by: Steve
Make This Simple Built-In Workbench In A Couple Hours
Just as there are many ways to skin the proverbial cat, the methods for building workbenches, too, are rather numerous (and produce far fewer hair balls). This no-frills, bare bones, built-in workbench is an easy …
Written by: Steve
2 Easy Scroll Saw Projects – 3D Word Blocks & Wrap-Around Puzzles
As woodworkers and makers, we constantly feel the need to outdo ourselves. But not every project has to be complex and challenging. Sometimes you just need a quick fix that high fives your pleasure receptors …
Written by: Steve
Featured, Garage, Storage, Woodworking
Make Your Own Heavy Duty Shelving Unit – A Vertical Clutter Buster
If you’re like me, you have boxes of unorganized “treasures” littering your garage or shop. Your space may overflowth with seasonal decor, automotive parts, tools, knick-knacks, patty whacks, or a stockpile of rawhide bones for …
Written by: Steve
How To Install A Bandsaw Blade – And Set Up The Guides (Properly)
The band saw is an incredibly versatile tool. It can convert logs into boards, those boards into thinner boards, cut straight lines or curves, compound cut cabriole legs and bandsaw boxes and much more. The …
Written by: Steve