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Brian’s Benchcrafted Split Top Roubo

January 16, 2012 | 30 Comments

A gorgeous workbench using the Benchcrafted Split-Top Roubo plans.

Earl’s Blanket Chest

April 28, 2011 | 12 Comments

A finely-crafted Rosewood and Maple blanket chest.

A Unique Maple Slab Coffee Table

January 17, 2011 | 5 Comments

A unique slab top table incorporating a hay cart!

Custom Japanese Drum Stand

December 1, 2010 | 9 Comments

A custom maple stand for a Japanese taiko drum.

Rob’s Natural Edge Slab Hall Table

August 10, 2010 | 50 Comments

A beautiful natural-edge hall table.

121 – Cabinet Project Tour

June 14, 2010 | 52 Comments

A quick Whisper Mini tour of my recent 6-panel cabinet project.

Boxes – Viewer Project Collection 3

March 17, 2010 | 6 Comments

A collection of beautiful boxes submitted by Viewers.

Purpleheart Hope Chest – A Study in Color

February 24, 2010 | 36 Comments

There is a such thing as “too much of a good thing”.

Maple and Cherry Chest Plus Finish Recommendation – Viewer Question/Project

January 12, 2010 | 13 Comments

This project was submitted by Mathew and comes in two parts, first a question and then the finished project. For a first project, it is awesome. I don’t think I even attempted raised panels until my tenth project or so! Mathew first asks: This is my first ever project and your video on raised panels [...]

Aaron’s Knife Block – Viewer Project

November 11, 2009 | 4 Comments

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

Maple Bunk Bed – Viewer Project

October 29, 2009 | 11 Comments

It is basically modified from Rockler’s Bunk Bed Plan, made from Maple with a few coats of water-based poly, for my youngest daughter. She has the smaller bedroom and uses the top bunk as a loft space for hanging out and reading (loves to read).

Maple and Cherry Sideboard – Viewer Project

October 6, 2009 | 12 Comments

A beautiful Sideboard submitted by Pierre-Alexandre Aka “Loupitou”.

Nick’s Workbench – Week of Workbenches

July 25, 2009 | 1 Comment

It’s just a pretty traditional cabinetmaker’s workbench. Its made of soft maple and pine for the base with big dovetails and all!

Entertainment Center from Starbucks!?!?! – Viewer Project

July 9, 2009 | 8 Comments

It’s an entertainment center designed around a top my customer bought on Ebay from a closed Starbucks coffee shop. The top also had a hole right in the middle where a garbage can used to be. Talk about a design challenge!

Dustin’s Dresser – Viewer Project

March 26, 2009 | 6 Comments

This Viewer Project comes from Dustin. Its a beautiful maple dresser made from……baseboards?!?!? He writes: I wanted to send you a quick note and some pics of my latest project. I built a dresser for my son’s Christmas present this year and hopefully one that will last him for many years. Looking back at the [...]

Angel’s Amazing Chess Table

March 16, 2009 | 20 Comments

A chess board made by a gifted youth!

Collin’s Entertainment Center – Viewer Project

February 24, 2009 | 9 Comments

Check out this slick entertainment center made by Collin in Canada. Here’s what he had to say: “Hi there Mark, I just can’t get enough of your web site and the fantastic video that accompany it. You are one very talented wood worker who takes pride in his workmanship and inspires us all to do [...]

80- Nicole’s Picture Frame

February 8, 2009 | 41 Comments

A very special frame for a very special girl! I show you how to use solid wood as a substrate for veneer.

72- Contemporary Clock

November 17, 2008 | 20 Comments

A small contemporary clock that you can build in a weekend!

71- Magazine Rack

November 12, 2008 | 29 Comments

How to make a simple and elegant collapsible magazine rack.

The Fujiwhara Chest – Viewer Project

September 23, 2008 | 7 Comments

This week’s project is from my good buddy Tom Iovino of Tom’s Workbench. Let’s hear his description: It’s called a Fujiwhara Chest. (BTW – the Fujiwhara effect is when two hurricanes start to rotate around each other if they get too close… The swirls in the door veneers reminded me of that). Basically a Krenov-inspired [...]

Joe’s Big Closet – Project of the Week

July 25, 2008 | 19 Comments

This week’s project comes from Joe and boy is it a doozie! Let’s here from Joe himself: For those who have not seen my closet that I built…here you go. Yet another reason to visit Szeremet Arms Estates. This took me around 6 months to complete and is made of Maple. Lots and lots of [...]

Sculpted End Table – Project of the Week

March 13, 2008 | 16 Comments

This week’s project should look familiar. I had a few requests for “beauty shots” of the final product. So, here you go! Enjoy.

Step Stool – Project of the Week

March 7, 2008 | 14 Comments

This week’s project comes from Jason. Here’s his story: “The step stool was a gift for my Father, he has been after me for a long time to make him one. The stool you made on the intro of your old podcasts was my inspiration for the piece. I chose a curly walnut (which doesn’t [...]