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How to Make Lincoln Logs from 2x Lumber

In this woodworking tutorial I show how to make homemade Lincoln Logs from inexpensive 2×6’s

In this woodworking tutorial I show how to make homemade Lincoln Logs from inexpensive 2×6’s from Home Depot. I used to love Lincoln Logs as a kid and thought I’d recreate those memories by making my own. If you go to the store to buy this classic toy you may be shocked by the prices these days. This is a quick and simple woodworking project that can be done in a weekend or even a day if you plan it right. You will need a few basic woodworking tools to complete this project. I’m using a tablesaw, bandsaw and a router mounted in a router table but like any woodworking project there are many ways to accomplish a task. You could use a dado stack in your tablesaw instead of a router and many of the bandsaw cuts could be made on the table saw.

In this example I decided to make my Lincoln Log house permanent by gluing the pieces together and pin nailing on the roof and base. I plan on using mine as a birdhouse after the stain and paint has had a few months to off-gas.

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How to Make a Magnetic Bangle Bracelet

Making a Bangle Bracelet with Walnut, Maple and Rare Earth Magnets

It’s a pretty simple process that starts by gluing up some contrasting wood and ripping 2” pieces on the tablesaw. I will then cut a groove on one piece and a tongue on the mating piece. After that I’ll drill a quarter inch hole with a forstner bit on each end a then glue in a rare earth magnet. Next I’ll take my printed template and attach it using spray adhesive and cut out the bracelets on the bandsaw and do some final shaping with the disc and spindle sanders. This is a quick project that can be done in a couple of hours.

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How to Make a Serving Tray with Breadboard Ends

Step by step process on how to make a serving tray with through stub tenon breadboard ends out of padauk and maple.

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How to Make a Pencil & Business Card Holder

Quick and easy project for the office to hold your pens and business cards.

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How to Make Succulent Planters. Easy Project!

A quick and easy project video on how to make succulent planters.

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Thrift Store Lamp Upcycle. Trash to Treasure Woodworking Project

Upcycling a thrift store lamp and giving it a new life!

I find myself going to thrift stores and antique malls quite often these days to find gems for upcycling. Today was a good day! I found an old “New Home Sewing Machine” and table for only $10! On the same trip I found this desk lamp that I thought would be perfect for a new upcycle project. We’ll save the sewing machine for another article.

I only want the guts and the lamp head so I tear apart this lamp and discard the base and gooseneck cover. I’m using mahogany wood for the base and I cut it in a way that’ll hold Post-it notes and a pen. This was a fun project that only took a few hours to complete. You can bet I’ll be doing some more mantiquing in the future. As always, be safe, be passionate and Make Something!

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Make Your Own Cutting Boards15 cutting board projects to make as gifts or sell! Get your signed copy! — **Make Your Own Cutting Boards**
15 cutting board projects to make as gifts or sell! Get your signed copy!

The New Bandsaw Box Book8 bandsaw box projects you can make and sell at craft shows. Signed copies now available! — **The New Bandsaw Box Book**
8 bandsaw box projects you can make and sell at craft shows. Signed copies now available!