Category: How-To

A first storage bench is a useful place to learn joinery: it has a seat, a box, and several joints that must […]

A rabbet is a square-edged recess cut along the edge or end of a board. It is simple to describe and unforgiving […]

Square cuts are the first skill to get reliable because almost every small project depends on them. A cut that is a […]

A mobile scrap-wood cart keeps useful offcuts sorted, visible, and off the floor. This design uses a plywood box, three divided bays, […]

A wooden clamp rack is a simple beginner project that turns a pile of clamps into an organized, usable tool station. This […]

A wall-mounted hand plane rack keeps the tools visible and easy to reach, while a low front rail helps stop them from […]

Size the rack to your bits A wall-mounted rack keeps router bits visible and protects their cutting edges from knocking into one […]

A compact record stand is useful when you want a small listening station without giving up floor space. This design holds about […]

A wooden monitor stand with a shelf raises your screen and creates a spot for a keyboard, notebook, or small accessories. This […]

Project overview This riser lifts a laptop about 4 inches and holds it on two cross-lap supports. The design uses a flat […]