Woodworking

When shopping for lumber, it helps to understand how the sell price is calculated. Most lumber yards and hardwood suppliers sell their stock using a unit of measure known as the board foot. ...

Cake turntables are not just for professional cake decorators anymore. The turntables create an easier way to smooth icing and produce a professionally-decorated look. Cake turntables not only...

It can be very expensive to have someone else build your pheasant pen for you. That is why in this article I will show you how to do it yourself and save the money for something more enjoyable.

Here is an easy cutting of a homemade Christmas ornament on a scroll saw. They are easy to do. You may hang them on a tree or hang them around the house and even use them as a sun catcher.

Learn how to make rustic (or smooth) picture frames from scrap wood and using a flip over saw. Most people associate a flip over saws with building sites but they are very good in the home...

Here is description to the art of scroll saw portrait cutting. This can be a relaxing and very lucrative hobby.

This wooden catapult is powered by rubber bands, and is a fun and simple project to build. Whether it is used to storm a living room castle or in the office to launch candies over a cubicle wall,...

A fire is a valuable resource, and it also has many properties/traits about it that are extremely useful. A fire can cook food, it can smoke food to make it last longer, it can give heat, boil...

The screech owl is a year round resident in nearly every state across the country. They primarily inhabit woodlands, but are also commonly found in suburban and urban areas. Like many birds which...

Want to put a smile on the face of the SCROOGE in your family? Want to make free and fun Christmas gifts for the hard to shop for person on your shopping list? Make something fun and whimsical...

If you're looking for quick, easy instructions to make a washer toss game, you found them. Let's get started!

A push stick is an essential accessory for woodworking, and keeps your fingers safely away from spinning blades and bits while cutting or shaping wood. Used primarily with a table saw, a push...

Air drying lumber is a cost effective alternative to kiln drying at a local sawmill. Hardwoods like Oak, Maple, Cherry and Walnut will yield quality hardwood furniture lumber. The lumber will...

This article will teach you how to create a Wood Burning from start to finish. Following the step by step instructions you'll find it easy to make this type of craft making an enjoyable hobby of...

A key ring holder is a simple and handy device that gets hung upon your wall near your main door entrance. Where upon you place your house keys, car keys etc. These handy devises use to be very...

Need something to smoke with? In this article I will show you my own way of creating a home made type. You won't find these steps any where else as they are completely original. Now, let's get started

A longboard says as much about a person as the clothes they wear. I’ve seen boards anywhere from 36-18 inches long in every shape imaginable. Some boards are colorful; some are simply left the...

If you want wood to maintain its rich color and appearance, wax polish is generally considered the best option. In addition to keeping wood healthy, it also protects the wood from damage and...

How to stain a piece of wood. Either it's a wood table or a wood chair or made out of real wood. It can be stained. Adding stain can really make wood furniture stand out.

Make your own "antique barnwood" picture frames, treasure chests bird houses and other fun projects using your home crafted barnwood. I am offering the essentials to enable you to create...

If you are a lathe owner or planing to get one, a miniature vase is a great project to hone your turning skills. A small, inexpensive lathe is all that is needed to turn a variety of miniature...

Not everyone has access to, or money for, a ski lodge and a trip to Colorado for snowboarding. So for us poor folk here is an inexpensive idea that will give you some radical jumps and some fun...

This is an article for you! Helpful tips on tha rust-n-dust-collector jig you have. I am sure this will help you with doing projects involving a jig. This is really easy to accomplish! It only...

Would you like a bench in a quiet corner of your yard? How about making a small bench to sit on when you work in the garden? Need a bench in the garage? How about a little carpentry project to...

Turn the sticks or twigs you find in your yard into a beautiful basket for the whole family to enjoy. Try looking for fallen twigs, sticks or branches after a windy day. This simple activity is...

Having a coat hook rack on the wall in your front entry hall or foyer is super convenient. If you've been to places like Target and checked out prices of these, you might feel hard pressed to...

A tough and aesthetic looking quiver can be made quickly using Pvc pipe.

There are so many cute yard decorations now days, but they are expensive to buy, so I decided to make my own. With some white poster board and a piece of plywood, I was ready to go!

If you think Back to the Future's hoverboards are awesome, wait until you make your own! I'll show you how to make your very own hoverboard. It's somewhat easy, but fun to make.

Learn to make A Roman Gladius or shorts word carried by the Roman Legions! A fun and easy way to make a Wooden Gladius.

A backless bench is a great addition to your household, indoors or outdoors; or it can make a welcomed gift. The wooden backless bench featured in this article seats two adults or up to three...

In most of the United States, wood that’s going to be made into indoor furniture needs to dry to a moisture content of 7% to 9%. In the dry Southwest, a 4% to 6% moisture content is best; in the...

My step-father and I tooled together a wooden box for my son's birthday. We used leftover materials laying around the yard; particle board for the base, and processed oak flooring for the sides....

Wood burning is an art form that has been with man since the beginning of time. From heated stones, to filed metal rods of the 1800's, from "poker art" of the 20's and 30's, to the two...

Wooden children's blocks are a wonderful part of any nursery. Here is how you can create your own children's blocks and make them personal and more meaningful.

Sounds silly but yes it can be done. I can teach you how to make your very own cross bow.

If you can get your hands on a few poles of bamboo, this is a good project for kids and adults alike. Bamboo wind chimes make a great gift and they also sound wonderful on your own front porch.

If you like country designs or fancy designs you are going to love this wooden wall letter holder with key hooks. I have been into crafts for a long time and this is one of my best sellers. If you...

When making a rocking chair, it is easiest to buy the parts pre-cut and sanded. Oak is the sturdiest, and most recommended wood to use. Below are instructions on how to assemble an old fashioned...

Ever see those little wooden plaques and thought of cute images or sayings you put on them? But then thought better because you couldn't draw a straight line with a ruler. Well believe it or not...

This may sound like a difficult task, but it is really simple. You can use a picture from a magazine or a drawing. I never knew how exciting this craft was until I did the first one. It will...

Most lumber dealers price lumber using a unique unit called the board foot. A board foot is a measure of volume and it’s equal to 144 square inches. The dealer does the math to come up with the...

Are you a bored kid? An adventure seeking teenager? Or just a fun loving adult? well then this is the article for you! Forts can be somewhat difficult to build, but one of the funnest thing to...

A coat rack is a convenient piece of furniture for any home. Why not save some money and make one for yourself? Follow these easy steps and you'll be there in no time.

A ladder shelf can be a great place to store your show pieces, as well as its own unique conversation piece. Follow these tips to make your own ladder shelf.

Scooters are fun ways to get exercise and show off new tricks. One of the best tools for trying new tricks on your scooter is the scooter ramp. They are fun to make and even more fun to use.

Use a portable thickness planer enough and, at some point, you'll find that the boards won't feed through the cutterhead as easily as they once did. Indeed, it's not uncommon for a board to simply...

Wax finishing creates a wonderful surface on wood and wood work crafts, and is easy to apply. Below is an old method for wax finishing, which comes from H.H. Windsor.

Anyone looking at all the different 10-in. table-saw blades on the market might think it's impossible to choose the best one. I've been building furniture for over thirty years, and I'm going to...

Building your own cutting board is a fun project for anyone with basic carpentry skills and the right tools. This can be done in just a few days and could be the fun family project you’ve been...