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There are some myths about do-it-yourself (DIY) projects and small construction jobs around the house. One of the most persistent myths is that it’s always cheaper to DIY something than it is to buy a new model. That can be true; however, if you’re not planning ahead and you’re
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DIY Apothecary Cabinet : This little cabinet will test your ability and patience in woodworking but at the end you'll have one wonderful cabinet for generations to come.Happy woodworking. Link to material used for making the Apothecary cabinet: http://bit.ly/Apothecary_Bot…
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How to Make a Sumac Pocket Whistle: Making a functional whistle that can fit in your pocket can be a difficult process that takes some practice, experimentation, and tuning, but I hope that this guide will well inform you in how to create a Sumac Pocket Whistle. Materials straight…
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Make a DIY yarn swift at home. 2 video tutorials inside, one tutorial requires the use of power tools (drill) and some readers asked for something simpler and building from scratch.
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Learn the materials, tools and steps needed to build your own wooden hot tub, and start enjoying all the benefits of a hot tub without the expensive price tag.
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From Firewood Log to Bowl (First Woodturning Project): I turned this chunk of firewood log into my first bowl on the lathe. This is my first ever woodturning project, and most certainly won’t be my last. Turning is one of the most rewarding woodworking skills I’ve learned thus far, and now every log I s…
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Comfort Birdie to Fly | Easy Wood Carving for Beginners: My friend died. It was a long time ago, probably 10 years or so. And my dad was trying to comfort me. While he was a woodworker, the only way for him to express his feelings was through wood. That is why he made a Comfort Bird for me. He said to m…
How To Cut Any Angle With a Miter Saw, even angles that are more than 45 degrees! Great DIY tip for the beginner woodworker!
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Nail Puzzle Box: This is a remake of the excellent puzzle box produced by Fathomlis shown here. My version has different dimensions and building techniques and is also fully documented in CAD format. In addition, I included some optional 3D parts which could speed…
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