Woodworking

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...

Bow building is rewarding and can be considered more of an art than a process. War bows were short, strong bows used by various cultures to wage war and protect their villages from other...

Barrels are made by coopers, a word likely derived from the Latin word for cask, "cupa." Coopers have been making barrels for many centuries, and Colonial era coopers made barrels in the same way...

Before attempting to carve wood, it's important to know that the softer wood is, the easier it's going to be to carve. Find out how to carve wood gradually with a razor blade with help from a...

When operating a wood lathe, it's important to understand how to use a drive bit, a centering bit and the guide. Find out how to use a wood lathe to make round and smooth edges on a piece of wood...

This will give you a basic idea of how to make beautiful wood signs using a router.

Transforming an old bookcase into a dollhouse can be a good way to recycle an old piece of furniture. It can be a family bonding project, or you can make it as a special gift. You can customize it...

It can be a real challenge to get children to go to bed at the end of the day. Entice them into bed by surrounding them with their favorite things. Make your little princess her very own castle...

When making an oil lamp by wood turning on a lathe, the top of the lamp might take special attention. Carve the top of an oil lamp on a wood lathe with an experienced wood turner in this free...

Pipe smokers are known for the pleasure they take in not only smoking their pipe, but from collecting them as well. Many pipe enthusiasts even enjoy making their own pipes. Dremel has been around...

A woodworking router can cut rough places in wood. See how to smooth a router cut with sand paper when making a box joint jig in this free woodworking video.

Bowl gouges are used to form the outside and hollow out bowls. Learn about using bowl gouges from a woodturning expert in this free crafts video.

Finishing and refinishing furniture can be a rewarding hobby or career but polyurethane can be difficult to apply. The new polyurethane gels, however, make smooth, long lasting furniture finishing...

Nice wooden frames can really compliment a beautiful picture. It's a shame they can be so expensive. Why not make your own and save a little dough. Read on to find out how.

To build your own baby crib is to take on quite a monumental task. It's a job for experienced woodworkers and for those who have the time and patience to commit to a difficult task. Making a baby...

If you're putting together an art show, you'll want your paintings to have a nice, finished look. However, having them professionally framed can cost a bundle, and if you sell a painting, the new...

Shabby chic is a great design tradition, creating the feeling of countryside warmth, and the comfort of an old family heirloom. Collecting antiques can be an expensive business, though, and there...

Like to work with wood? Like to cut vegetables, or know someone that does? Making a wooden cutting board is a fun project and an even better gift!

Sometimes a quick project can give your home a new feel and look. Find a new look for your old wooden chair with paint, a paintbrush, and a rag!

With Spring time upon us this is an easy to build and inexpensive project that can be completed in just a couple of hours. If you have seen or followed any of my previous instructions or articles...

Making an outdoor wooden sign does not have to be a task that is difficult to accomplish. While elaborate signs may have raised or carved letters, you can make your own outdoor wooden sign a work...

Quality, sturdy bed frames are expensive. If you're handy with some tools and have plenty of time and patience, you can craft your own for a fraction of the price. Whether you want something...

Want to update your closet without paying a fortune for pre-designed "systems" or wire racks? Look no further!

There are many ways to make photo picture frames, and many different kinds of material to use. Wood, however, is the best choice if you want something that is classic, durable and can be painted...

Lathes have been a fundamental machine tool for more than 3,000 years, dating back to ancient Egypt. However, what they are, how they work and what they do are poorly understood. This is so much...

Using wood carving hand tools can be a rewarding experience for adults of all ages. Releasing the creative spirit in design and with each flake of wood can bring a sense of accomplishment. By...

Rustic 'barnwood' picture frames, as well as other barnwood crafts, have become very popular over the past 10 years. Working with weathered wood can be a very rewarding hobby, however waiting on...

Latex paint looks great when it is on the walls and where it should be - but not when it forms drip marks on your wood trim. I have unconsciously dripped latex paint on my finished wood trim a...

Sandpaper comes in standard 9" x 11" sheets. You'll save money if you purchase sandpaper in the full sheet and tear it into usable sections yourself. Once you learn to tear sandpaper...

Welcome to learning in how to make a wooden soap mold. You will learn what kind of wood is needed, what you can do with it and the different sizes there are.

Don't throw away those wood fence pickets after a storm. They have lots of uses and make nice yard decorations. After hurricane Ike hit, I could not get enough cedar pickets, they were every...

Have you ever wondered how to make your very own wooden body jewelry? Show your creative side with these interesting tips.

This article will show you how to cut out the individual pieces and then assemble them.

The size of wood lathe support wheels--commonly referred to as faceplates--differ depending on the size and weight of the wood being turned. Faceplates come in two different types: standard and...

Wood lathes have been around for well more than a century. In some regions of the world such as forests of the Chiltern Hills in the UK, old-style pole lathes were in use until the 1950s. Today...

See saw scales are a simple way to measure the weight of a small object. Like a see saw, the scales balance out when the weight on either side is even. On one side of the see saw scales, you put...

A Wooden Puzzle Toy is a thing of beauty, a labor of love, and a creative toy that will last a lifetime. This cross puzzle is easy to make and doesn't require special tools. It can be painted...

Soap molds can be made out of most anything that will hold liquid. Cardboard boxes lined with Wax paper, plastic tubs, heat-resistant glass containers, wood, stainless steel, and enamel pans,...

A lathe chisel is a metal tool with a sharp beveled edge used to cut and shape wood. Lathe chisels are used when working with a wood-turning lathe. They come in a variety of different types. Lathe...

With nothing more than a pipe kit, handheld Dremel tool, some sandpaper and carnauba wax, you can build your own wooden tobacco pipe. It only takes an afternoon!

This is one of the easiest and funnest projects. This is cheap and fast, it can be built using only one 6 foot long cedar fence picket, some glue and nails. The real fun begins when you let your...

Building a wooden wall shelf is allot easier then you may think. This eHow will show you all you need to know to make that perfect wall shelf for your home.

Learn how to build a washer game box.

Wood lathe tools are made specifically for the hobby. These tools must be sharp in order to work properly. A sharp lathe tool takes off more wood requiring less sanding. A dull tool takes longer...

A conductor's baton is usually made of birch or poplar. The handle is bulb shaped to create a balance point in the baton near the handle so the conductor can loosely grip the baton and make...

A wood carving duplicator might be considered a cheat sheet for woodcarvers. Instead of creating something by free form or pattern, the word carving duplicator allows the artisan to replicate an...

A short bow is simple weapon that can be made from many materials found in the wild. The short bow has been a hunting weapon for centuries and has effective targeting. You can construct a short...

There are times when the dust caused by sanding can be a problem, such as when the dust can get into sensitive electronic equipment, or when the dust might contain lead or other contaminants. Dust...

The bark from white birch trees is a highly sought material used by woodworkers and crafters. The bark’s silvery white sheen offers a rustic beauty that can be applied to crafts as accent...

If you are assembling your playscape a piece at a time, as you can afford it, you will love this low cost alternative for adding a tunnel. Using recycled plastic barrels as the base you can...