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Phil’s Knife Block – Viewer Project

Phil’s Knife Block – Viewer Project

A unique take on a kitchen classic!

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November 12, 2009 · 21 Comments

Aaron’s Knife Block – Viewer Project

Aaron’s Knife Block – Viewer Project

Recovering from mistakes brings out a unique version of the Popular Woodworking “I Can Do That” knife block.

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November 11, 2009 · 4 Comments

Devin’s Knife Block – Viewer Project

Devin’s Knife Block  – Viewer Project

A custom knife block made from maple, walnut, and bamboo skewers.

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November 9, 2009 · 11 Comments

A Memorable Father’s Day Gift – Viewer Project

A Memorable Father’s Day Gift  –  Viewer Project

This was my first creation that was not to serve a purely utilitarian use. This was a Fathers Day gift for my Dad who is a minister.

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November 4, 2009 · 17 Comments

CD Storage – Viewer Project

CD Storage  –  Viewer Project

A beautiful CD storage case inspired by the Gadget Station.

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November 2, 2009 · 11 Comments

Hanging File – Viewer Project

Hanging File – Viewer Project

A hanging file made from maple and walnut, built by Chet who from Camas, Washington.

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October 21, 2009 · 12 Comments

Cookbook Holder – Viewer Project

Cookbook Holder – Viewer Project

Thanks for the inspiration on the magazine rack. It struck me that this would be a great design for a cookbook holder, which my wife had mentioned to me would make a good Christmas gift.

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May 26, 2009 · 9 Comments

Wright-Inspired Lamp – Viewer Project

Wright-Inspired Lamp – Viewer Project

This project comes from Randy. He writes:
Here’s a picture of a Frank Lloyd Wright style lamp I built. If you would consider it for project of the week, I have additional photos/close-ups of the joints, etc. It is made of oak and has many splined miter joints. I finished it with a natural [...]

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April 15, 2009 · 13 Comments

Greene & Greene Gadget Station – Viewer Project

Greene & Greene Gadget Station – Viewer Project

This Viewer Project comes from Margaret from Magnolia Works. Let’s hear what she has to say!
I decided to answer your challenge to build a Gadget Station. I built one in Greene & Greene style, designed after a lantern in the Gamble House in Pasadena, California. My Station is made of genuine mahogany with ebony [...]

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April 7, 2009 · 6 Comments

Salvaged Wood Mirror- Viewer Project

Salvaged Wood Mirror- Viewer Project

This project comes to us from PGZac. Check it out!
A couple of years ago I moved to a new village and found (to my delight) that I have access to a lot of wood of various species in log form. Within a radius of 30 kilometers, there are plenty of old dead-stands, dead-falls, [...]

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April 5, 2009 · 6 Comments

Cross-Grain Issue – Viewer Question/Project

Cross-Grain Issue – Viewer Question/Project

This entry is both a Viewer Question and a Viewer Project. Several month’s ago, Tim emailed me with his question, and just this week he emailed me the results of his hard work. Check it out.
So I’m joining a vertical piece to a horizontal piece. I was originally thinking about using a [...]

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March 23, 2009 · 5 Comments

Angel’s Amazing Chess Table – Viewer Project

Angel’s Amazing Chess Table – Viewer Project

This viewer project is from Angel, and 18 year old student. And this one comes with a special bonus video! Check it out! And Happy Birthday Angel!
“The other day i was seeing the last part of the end table and you were talking how projects feel special sometimes. Well, this is my [...]

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March 16, 2009 · 18 Comments

A Shadow Box and a Shop – Project/Shop of the Week

A Shadow Box and a Shop – Project/Shop of the Week

This week we are featuring our first Project/Shop of the Week dual post. It is submitted by Chad in Maryland. A worthy gift for a decorated soldier. Let’s see what Chad has to say:
“First of all, I want to say I really appreciate what you do for the woodworking world [...]

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December 26, 2008 · 19 Comments

Germain’s Holiday Project

Germain’s Holiday Project

“I built this box from some 8/4 maple and hickory I had left over in my shop. It was intended to be a practice box, but I thought it turned out pretty nice. The design is from Lois Ventura’s book. (Although she doesn’t recommend using hickory, it worked fine. It was just a little more [...]

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December 19, 2008 · 2 Comments

Hrolfr’s Holiday Project

Hrolfr’s Holiday Project

OK here is my one little Christmas project. First Christmas that I have been into woodworking so only one project. I received this commission from a co-worker to give to her Mother for Christmas. I used 3/4 Red Oak, the cross is attached to the base using a 1/4 in dowels and finished [...]

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December 19, 2008 · 1 Comment

Tom’s Holiday Projects

Tom’s Holiday Projects

Tom from TomsWorkbench.com says, “In the back row are two sets of picture frame bookends. One set’s frames are made with zebrawood and the other’s are made of sapele. Both of the uprights are made of maple. The frames are sized to hold a portrait 4 x 6 photo in a slip-in acrylic [...]

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December 18, 2008 · 2 Comments

Phil’s Holiday Projects

Phil’s Holiday Projects

Actually it was you that inspired me with your gadget station. I built two of these campaign boxes while following along. I know Greene and Greene came after campaign boxes were no longer used but what the hay, it seemed like a good idea at the time! The wood is some 4/4 [...]

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December 17, 2008 · 2 Comments

Serge’s Holiday Projects

Serge’s Holiday Projects

Let’s check out what Serge has been up to this month.
“Here are pictures of two of my completed Christmas projects. The chessboard is made out of maple and walnut for the playing surface, and the frame is cherry. The cutting board is maple and mahogany. On the cutting boards I used mineral oil only, three [...]

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December 16, 2008 · 2 Comments

Ken’s Holiday Projects

Ken’s Holiday Projects

Here are a few great projects from Ken. Someone has been a busy little Christmas elf!
“I have been working hard on Christmas presents again this year. I have just finished up the last one this weekend. Here are a few of the things I have been up to. Photo #1,& 2. [...]

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December 15, 2008 · 5 Comments

Wall-Mounted Wine Rack – Project of the Week

Wall-Mounted Wine Rack – Project of the Week

This week’s project comes from CJ. Let’s check it out and see what he has to say:
“I recently found your podcast and instantly became a fan, it’s really nice to see someone my age doing creative woodworking. I’m new to woodworking and just use it as a way to get stuff done around [...]

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December 13, 2008 · 2 Comments

Serving Tray – Project of the Week

Serving Tray –  Project of the Week

This week’s project comes from Shawn. He built a simple but elegantly designed serving tray for a wedding gift for friends. Let’s hear what Shawn has to say:
Thanks for your help last week Marc, your suggestions were right on. More importantly my friends loved their wedding gift. Here are a couple [...]

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August 29, 2008 · 4 Comments
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