Articles on Woodworking

How to Wood Burn Art

By DIYGirl

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Wood burning art is a fun craft and art form for teens and adults. You can make beautiful art and customize almost any wood form in your home with a wood burning tool. Younger children need to wait until they are older to start wood burning art ... more »

How to Carve a Wooden Spoon

By Kat Yares

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Carving a spoon is a simple way to teach yourself the basics of woodcarving. It can also be a way to find out if you have what it takes to learn woodcarving at all... more »

How to ebonize wood

By bmerritt

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When working with wood projects or doing intarsia wood projects, it is necessary to use an ebony piece of wood to help differentiate a design, pattern, or accent. However, ebony wood is very expensive and often hard to find - so I have a trick ... more »

How to Get Free Wood for Craft Projects

By Kat Yares

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There are a number of craft projects that require the odd sized piece of wood or laminate. Purchasing wood at a lumberyard or a craft store can up the price of the craft project to more money than one would wish to spend. Here are some ... more »

How to Make a Grapevine "Holiday" Tree

By K Mueller Stroup

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When you finish this project, you will have a beautiful tree that can be decorated throughout the year for almost any occasion!.. more »

How to Make a Peanut Butter Log for Birds

By Michael Motta

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While the various seeds are fine for attracting birds, it's also good to vary their diets by adding fats, especially during the cold winter months. Also, some birds, especially woodpeckers, seem often to prefer fatty foods such as peanut butter ... more »

How to Make a Planter Caddy

By Ruby Bayan

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Planter caddies help you move your large and heavy container plants from one area to another without having to do heavy lifting. Also known as "planter trolley," "plant dolly," or "pot mover," a planter caddy is basically a set of caster wheels ... more »

How to Make A Quick & Easy Decorative Shelf

By dovinea

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Learn how to make a shelf quick and easy, even with little experience with woodworking... more »

How to Make a Tea Cart

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Tea carts are an elegant way to serve refreshments to guests and making it yourself will spark conversation as well. The beautifully polished final product will take some labor; but when you break it down step by step, it's a project you can do ... more »

How to Make a Wooden Tool Box

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Many years ago, carpenters carried their tools in a simple wooden tool box. This tool box was easy to carry and offered easy access to the tools inside. Nowadays, tool boxes are much more complex, with drawers and compartments for all types and ... more »

How to Make an Inexpensive Holiday Table

By ttfweb

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In this article, you'll learn how to make a large dining table from inexpensive materials, so you can seat all of your guests together. We made this table to use for our holiday parties... more »

How to Make Vinyl Letter Signs

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Vinyl lettering has added a whole new dimension to the world of the crafty and not so crafty. Vinyl lettering takes away the tricky art of stenciling and paint smudges. Create personal works of art in no time at all that look great with any ... more »

How to Build a Bookcase on Wheels

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Turn any ordinary wood bookcase into one you can move around with ease. A bookcase on wheels gives you a place for storage, but also allows for movement to a needed location or just rolled out of the way. Adding wheels to the bottom of a bookcase ... more »

How to Build a Cedar Chest

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Cedar chests are great for storing items like clothing and blankets. The cedar not only acts as a repellant from moths, it also is a quality wood that wears well over time. You can build your own cedar chest and pass it from generation to generation... more »

How to build a homemade jewelry box

By Kevin and Nichole Mclain

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In the article below are four easy steps to build a homemade jewelry box... more »

How to Build a Large Set of Built-in Bookshelves

By ttfweb

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In this article, you will see how to build a large set of bookshelves. In this case they are built-ins, but these could also be free-standing if desired... more »

How to Build a Railway Handcar

By etheking

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teaches you step by step how to build a railway handcar... more »

How to Build a Wooden Barbie Dollhouse from Bargain Bookcases

By jenstewart

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This article will detail the steps for turning bargin bookcases into a wooden Barbie dollhouse... more »

How to clean a tablesaw blade or circular saw blade

By bmerritt

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If you have a dirty and grimy circular saw or tablesaw blade, the gunk on the blade can hinder its performance. It is best to keep your blades and lubricated for the cleanest cuts, and the best blade life. In these steps, I will show you an ... more »

How to Create a Small Decoupage Keepsake Box for Jewelry

By momoftwingirls

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Making a small decoupage box for your daughter is something she will probably love when she gets older. Knowing Mommy took time to make them something will turn the box into a special keepsake. These boxes are easy to make, and you will love the ... more »

How to Creatively Display Shot Glasses

By Gabe

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By popular demand, I am writing again on how to creatively use your shot glasses. My first article, "How To Creatively Collect Shot Glasses," can be visited at the link below. That article can be used to gain a collection of shot ... more »

How to Finish Wood With Water-Based Polyurethane Varnish

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Water-based polyurethane varnish has some advantages over traditional varnish. It dries quickly and it can be cleaned up with water. Finish wood with water-based polyurethane varnish by brushing it on, letting it dry and sanding it down. Repeat ... more »

How to Make a Bokken (Japanese Wooden Sword)

By ttfweb

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Here I describe the method for making a bokken, which is a Japanese wooden sword. These swords can be displayed or used for martial arts practice. The sword shown here is made from two colors of wood (white oak and brazilian cherry) to give it a ... more »

How to Make a Shadow Box: Part One

By Jane Smith

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You and your homeschooled child have collected a variety of objects for various projects. What do you do with them now? Here's how to make a beautiful shadow box to organize any collection... more »

How to Make a Wooden Bow and Arrow.

By supaman2

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Have you ever wanted to make your own bow and arrow? Or just need one for a science project? Here's a how-to guide on making your very own Simple Bow and Arrow... more »

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