Resources & shop for woodworkers and DIY
Resources & shop for woodworkers and DIY
When we talk about woodworking there are many areas within the realm of it that an individual can specialize in. Someone might choose carving, turning, marquetry, or any dozen areas to develop one’s skills. But just like all the different avenues there are to learn woodworking, there are just as many ways to earn money […]
In this video I’m going to show you how I built this shelf. It might look simple, but it was actually full of little tricky things to figure out. But! It was worth it, as I had this very generic store bought shelf in my home before, and was finally able to replace it with […]
This 2.5″ x 4.5″ memo came to my attention years after my father’s passing. It is a record of jokes and punch lines that he kept during his time […]
Looking for the Summary version of this build? Click here! Stuff I Used: My Vacuum Press Setup Taper Maker Hardware Kit RevMark White Marker White Pencil Festool Domino Festool OF1400 Router 1/4″ Upspiral Bit Titebond Extend Dovetail Bit Milwaukee Die Grinder Cove Bit Preppin Weapon Sanding Block Milwaukee Compact Router Download the FREE Plans: PDF […]
Free Episodes of An Unplugged Life – The Unplugged WoodshopThe Unplugged Woodshop The Unplugged Woodshop Journal Free Episodes of An Unplugged Life Hey folks! Thanks for stopping by. I’m out here on the East Coast in my summer workshop enjoying a little bit of the summertime pace and getting one of my “TO-DO” list projects […]
When it comes to the world of woodworking and crafting, there’s a wealth of information out there, but not all books are created equal. Jack Hill’s “Country Chair Making Book” is one that deserves a second look. Anyone interested in crafting traditional country chairs should pick up this book. Jack Hill, a British master craftsman, […]
With the holiday season comes a certain bit of nostalgia. With my friends +Matt Vanderlist and +Tom Iovino leaving their respective podcasts, I’m feeling particularly nostalgic. Goodbye, Tom. I’ll miss you (though, not this). It was in this mindset that I recently went through some of my old Woodworking in America photos and found many a classic of Mr. […]
There are a lot of cool road signs out there and some are fantastic pieces of artwork! I decided to pick my favorite signs that remind me of road trips with my family or landmarks in my hometown. Watch my video below to see which road signs I picked and how I made miniature versions […]
How to build a simple DIY Waterfall Writing Desk with free plans and YouTube video tutorial. This is a simple writing desk that can be built with a few tools and the cost of lumber is under $100. My oldest daughter is in college and spends lots of time on her laptop. She asked, well begged […]
Here is a book full of surprises. It could have been a book that just had a spoon course in a book, the spooncarving community would have bought it. It could have been a book of inspirational spoon pictures I’d have bought that, it could have been a lovely lifestyle book full of out of […]
For the past several months while I’ve been on the road for work my wife Samantha has been tackling a kitchen project. I’ve been helping out where, and when I could, but for the most part it was all her sweat and effort going into it (and before anyone asks, no, I didn’t build any […]
It’s my seventh day since my hand surgery and the advice sheet from the Pulvertaft Hand Cebtre in Derby and Burton NHS Hospital said, ‘Plan to avoid activities which involve strong grip for one to two weeks after the procedure as the hand [s] may be a little tender. However, you will not do yourself… […]