How to Make a TV Remote Box with Hidden Dowel Joinery
How to make unique boxes using hidden dowel joinery.
Making a TV Remote Box
A great woodworking project where I show how I made these unique boxes using hidden dowel joinery out of hickory and mahogany woods. These boxes are the perfect size for storing and hiding all your TV remotes and would look great on any coffee table.
They don’t take much time to make and can be sold at craft fairs and online at places like Etsy. I encourage you to come up with your own design or even modify mine. You can also purchase the plans in the link down below. I’m giving you full permission to make, reproduce and sell these boxes at your next craft show or online. Be safe, stay passionate and make something!
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How to Resaw on the Bandsaw. The Easy Way!
Demystifying resewing on the bandsaw. No fancy jigs!
Resawing Problems
I get a lot of questions about resawing on the bandsaw. Problems that can happen while resawing is burning, drifting and cuts not being 90 degrees.
Four reasons why you’re not getting a good cut.
Dull Bandsaw Blade. First reason and probably the most common reason is a dull blade. If your blade is dull drifting and burning will most definitely happen.
Too Many Teeth. Second is too many teeth per inch on your bandsaw blade. If you’re resawing it’s very important to have no more than 4 teeth per inch (TPI). This is so the blade can do its job and remove the waste in time. Otherwise again you’ll end up with drifting and burning.
Fast Feed Rate. Third is pushing the board too fast through the blade not giving the blade enough time to remove the waste.
Blade Not Centered. And finally, if you’re blade is not centered on the tires. Don’t spend too much time worrying about this and just make sure it’s approximately in the middle of wheel.
How to Resaw on the Bandsaw
Resaw fences do make the job easier but in the video about you’ll see you won’t need any fancy gadgets. With the right blade you should be able to slowly push the work through the blade following your pencil line.
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Making a Whiskey and Shot Glass Display
A real simple woodworking project that involves turning the shot glasses on the lathe and displaying your favorite bottle of whiskey.
Whiskey Display Details
This was a very special project for me as it was used in my wedding ceremony this past October. A real simple woodworking project that involves turning the shot glasses on the lathe. The top pieces are suspended using dowels and cut out using a printed pattern and spray adhesive. The four holes that hold the wooden shot glasses were drilled on the lathe using a forstner bit. I chose spray lacquer as my finish as I needed something that dries quickly and protects the wood. A very simple woodworking project the focuses on design. The tutorial video above takes you through the entire process from beginning to end.
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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
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 Bandsaw Box
A step by step tutorial on how to make a bandsaw box.
A step by step tutorial on how to make a bandsaw box. Made from Mexican ebony, maple inlay and baltic birch. The drawer is lined with a soft black fiber flocking making it perfect for jewelry or valuable items. It could also be used on your desk to store earbuds and office supplies. The maple inlay was made on my CNC router (ShapeOko 2) and you can view a video on CNC inlay here. I really love making these bandsaw boxes as they can easily be made in a day or two with only a few power tools. Making these boxes is how I got started in woodworking and can be a great gateway to bigger woodworking projects.
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.
Step by step process on how to make a serving tray with through stub tenon breadboard ends out of padauk and maple.
Drilling Holes Larger than your Largest Bit
Here’s a quick tip on making oversized holes using a forstner bit, rabbeting bit and a flush trim bit. This method is perfect for when you don’t have a large enough drill bit.
Here’s a quick tip on making oversized holes using a forstner bit, rabbeting bit and a flush trim bit. This method is perfect for when you don’t have a large enough drill bit.
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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.
How to Make Succulent Planters. Easy Project!
A quick and easy project video on how to make succulent planters.
A quick and easy project video on how to make succulent planters.
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How to Fill a Gap in a Mitered Corner
How to fill gaps in mitered corners. This quick tip works with picture frames, legs and mitered corner case edging.
How to fill gaps in mitered corners. This quick tip works with picture frames, legs and mitered corner case edging.
Quick and Easy Way to Draw Large Circles
With just a pencil, screw, a long piece of wood and a couple of spring clamps you can easily draw large circles and curves without a trammel or compass.
With just a pencil, screw, a long piece of wood and a couple of spring clamps you can easily draw large circles and curves without a trammel or compass.
How to Make a Shop Stool Out of Plywood
Step by step video on how to make a shop stool out of plywood.
Step by step video on how to make a shop stool out of plywood. Made from just a half sheet of 4’x4′ plywood, this easy weekend project can easily turn into a bar stool set using templates and high quality plywood.
In a freak accident PDF plans for the shop stool have been lost forever.
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How to Make a Bandsaw Box: Chicago Design
How to make a bandsaw box with a drawer that can be opened from both sides.
Wood Finish: How to Mix and Apply an Oil/Poly Blend
Make your own oil/poly blend with boiled linseed oil, polyurethane and mineral spirits.
Make your own oil/poly blend with boiled linseed oil, polyurethane and mineral spirits. This finishing technique is great for all woodworking projects and brings out the natural beauty in wood.
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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!
Tools and Supplies Used for the Woodworking Project
- Microjig GRR-Ripper
- Leatherman Titanium Charge
- Blue Painters Tape
- Rust-Oleum White Primer
- Rust-Oleum Flat White Paint
- Jet Drum Sander
- Box Fan
- Furnace Filter
- Table Saw
- Woodriver Hand Plane
- Aluminum Bar Clamps
- V-Groove Router Bit
- Router Table
- Titebond Wood Glue
- Jet Drill Press
- Shape Products Acrylic (similar)
- Festool Drill
- Disc Sander
- Festool Random Orbit Sander
- Boiled Linseed Oil
- Spray Lacquer
Quick and Easy Wooden Pencil Holders
Quick and simple project anyone can do with some basic woodworking tools.
Quick and simple project anyone can do with some basic woodworking tools. This video shows two pencil holders, one for an artist’s 12 piece graphic pencil set and a general purpose home/office pencil holder. Made from walnut and plywood.
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How to Make Curved Inlay. Great Design Feature for Wooden Boxes!
A simple step-by-step technique on how to make curved inlay using thin strips of wood.
A simple step-by-step technique on how to make this curved inlay using thin strips of wood. All you need is a router with a flush trim bit, a straight bit, bandsaw or coping saw, and a way to flatten a the surface. Preferably a block plane but a planer or drum sander will do. This technique works great for boxes, cutting boards and table tops!
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Make Your Own Cutting Boards
15 cutting board projects to make as gifts or sell! Get your signed copy!
The New Bandsaw Box Book
8 bandsaw box projects you can make and sell at craft shows. Signed copies now available!