My first timber frame building. A 20' x 32' workshop. All western red cedar timbers were 'beach logged' (down-dead trees) collected off the beaches of Southeast Alaska. Special thanks to...
Discover ingenious garage workshop ideas to optimize your space, boost productivity, and unleash your creativity in DIY projects.
Sturdy Garage Workbench With Top Pegboard, Cabinet and Bottom Shelf: Any craftsman, carpenter or hobbyist will tell you that a good workbench is the most important element of any workshop. Its construction, dimensions, characteristics are usually conditioned by the place where the workbench is located, but in general…
Working with a small team of friends and relatives I built this 20' x 32' timber frame workshop over a period of 2 1/2 years. It is located in Ketchikan, Alaska and built entirely of...
Christopher Kurtz’s bewitching ways with handcrafted wood borders on the magical. Some of his creations, such as his monumental clusters of interconnected hand-carved spikes, can only be described as sculpture, while others, like his perfectly plain Quarter Round chairs, come off as sensible furniture. He sees no need to choose between art and design. “For […]
If you're used to hanging around antique markets, then I'm sure you already stumbled upon Carpenter's workbench. These pieces of solid wood tell a story at
We guarantee this Winning Workshop would make Norm Abram jealous!
Intentional or not, your garage often becomes the dumping ground for, well, everything. The problem: There are so many home and garden essentials — tools,
Hollywood’s everyman answers our questions and gives us a private tour of his woodshop.
When a home has its own furnituremaker, the whole family wins.
Come see how I layout my 156 sq ft woodshop! I’m sharing all of the space-saving ideas I use to setup my power tools, tool storage, and worktables.
This is a 5-shot HDR image of my dad's workshop, tone mapped in Photomatix. View on black here: www.flickr.com/photos/chrisgotz/5299237692/lightbox/
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? Scientists may never know the answer to this tongue-twisting question, but we do know one thing about wood: woodworkers worldwide are working hard to turn wood into wonderful works of art.
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Plain English Kitchens founder Katie Fontana's houseboat where a love of Pure craftsmanship & aesthetic simplicity reign supreme.
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? Scientists may never know the answer to this tongue-twisting question, but we do know one thing about wood: woodworkers worldwide are working hard to turn wood into wonderful works of art.
At this Delaware museum, rooms full of amazing furniture provide a unique tour through American history. Many woodworkers (including me) have concerns about “keeping the craft alive.” As our lives become increasingly digitized, creativity seems to involve clicks and keystrokes rather than the tactile challenges of fin
40 Inspiring DIY Garage Storage Design Ideas on a Budget (1)
I first discovered David's work at a shop downtown. I was attending a pop-up shop and scattered throughout the upstairs loft we stunning mid century modern pieces. They had craft, melding form and function. Whether multiple layers of wood or soft curves, no detail was overlooked. They were beautiful and I realized that I had stumbled upon a hidden gem in Redding. As soon as my eyes laid on the first end table, I knew I wanted to meet this maker, hear his story, and learn about his craft. Today we launch a new column as we explore the world of makers and sit down with David of North State Woodshop. Keep reading for the full interview after the jump!
We guarantee this Winning Workshop would make Norm Abram jealous!
The in-demand Melbourne furniture maker and craftsman introduces his 'clean, uncomplicated' designs, and talks 'designing on the fly'.
Image 8 of 17 from gallery of From Mud Design Studio / Rawan Muqaddas. Photograph by Mohammed Ashkanani
I joke about it often, but in all seriousness I have a tiny shop problem. I run my business out of a 10’x16′ detached garage that has gone from a scary, rat infested eyesore to a highly efficient inner sanctum. While most dad’s dream of turning a space like this into a man cave to…
Following a calling to work with his hands, Rory Stride has found his niche – crafting beautiful and functional furniture from French and English oak in a converted Sussex barn.
5.5 designstudio designed the offices for flooring company Tarkett, located in Paris, France. Dedicated to architects and designers, l’Atelier Tarkett
From handmade pencil-holders to a boat named Huckleberry, and weekly parties with a possum, the Offerman Woodshop is as cool as you think.
(Go back to part 3 ) The main work area: Roubo workbench, with all tools just a few steps to the right. So far I've found this layout ver...
Having grown up in Sussex in a timber house surrounded by trees, furniture maker Ted Jefferis has a lifelong affinity with the material. His sleek, contemporary designs reflect his boat-building heritage and commitment to good craftsmanship.
Dust Free Sanding Using a Storage Container: This is a super simple DIY that can be finished in a single weekend, with stuff you might already have laying around your workshop. Apart from the dust port, I built this using stuff I had leftover from previous projects. Besides being really fun to…
