This project was entirely of reclaimed wood from the dismantled loft bed project. All the wood is dimensional pine construction lumber, nominal 2×6. In all, there were two pieces of 2″x6″x8′ used to create this table. The table top and…
The spring 1995 MST3K club newsletter with movie announcement and merchandise order-form. MST3K_SatelliteNews_Spring95
The entryway, or foyer, has an open space that could use a table for both decorative and functional reasons. Online there are hundreds of options, but a couple were selected as an inspiration for this project: Something narrow, not too tall…
A simple project made of scraps, this box was designed to house and protect earbud headphones when they are in a backpack. In this example, hard maple was used but a piece of pine two by material would work as…
This project matches the other items created with a simple, minimalist (read: Ikea) look. It began with the Simple Desk, Drawers and now the Table. This is a very small table, to be used next to the bed for the alarm…
Overview After reclaiming a lot of oak pieces recently (check out the reclaimed oak project here) I decided to build a end table for the living room. The project had a couple goals: Use 4/4 lumber No mechanical fasteners Traditional finish (shellac)…
A cross-cut sled should be one of the first jigs that a woodworker makes for the tablesaw. It’s more accurate that the typical miter gage and is safer to use. I’ve made a few versions over the years, but have not…
A couple years ago I purchased a used Makita thickness planer at a garage sale. It was, and is still is, in pretty rough shape; the former owner was a retired trim carpenter and used it on the job site.…
In 2012 I came across some reclaimed wood that was used for shipping purposes (previous entry here). The pine was a bust, way too green, knotty and sap filled. Not to mention all the oil and dirt that covered it. The oak, on the…
Overview Working in the shop is a relaxing and rewarding way to spend some free time; either repairing or creating. While working it’s nice to have either news or music playing. The shop already has four speakers and an amplifier…
There is a cabinet in the shop that has the chargers, audio, tablet and papers. The papers usually get lost somehow (probably fall out onto the floor and get swept up). A small bulletin board would be helpful but not…
The bench vise is a garage shop necessity; it can be used for a range of tasks from automotive, metal and woodworking. Just as important as having a good vise is proper mounting of it. Project Overview The garage workshop…