Category: How-To

A simple wooden wall clock is a manageable weekend project: make a round wooden face, drill one accurate hole, and fit a […]

A wall rack made from a solid board and separate turned pegs is a practical first turning project: the pegs repeat one […]

A small cabinet door is a good first frame-and-panel project: the parts are short, the material cost is modest, and a flat […]

A block plane is small enough to feel manageable, but it rewards a light touch. Short, straight-grained pieces are the best practice: […]

A bench hook is a small shop-made stop that holds work against a bench edge while you saw or pare it. It […]

Evenly spaced wooden slats make a bench seat look deliberate and keep the gaps consistent as you work. The basic method is […]

A pair of cross-braced sawhorses is a useful first shop project: the cuts are simple, the materials are inexpensive, and the finished […]

A wooden back panel can stiffen a small cabinet, cover a rough wall, and give the interior a cleaner finish. The job […]

A half-lap joint joins two pieces of wood by removing half the thickness from each where they cross. The surfaces then sit […]

A small cabinet case is a good first pocket-screw project: the parts are manageable, the joints are hidden, and a few clamps […]