How to Make a Beer Mug on the Lathe
A fun weekend woodworking project on how to make a beer mug/beer tankard on the lathe.
Making a Beer Tankard
A fun weekend woodworking project on how to make a beer mug/beer tankard on the lathe. We’ll start by cutting up all the pieces on the tablesaw. Next we’ll glue and clamp them all up and once dry, mount it up on the lathe and start turning. The inside is hollowed out using a forstner bit which makes it a quick and clean cut. And finally we’ll coat the inside with epoxy making it water proof and ready for a nice cold beer.
This is one of those projects where you’ll want to make a few at a time because once your family and friends see it they’re going to want one as well!
Is Epoxy Food Safe?
That’s not an easy question to answer and there are very few epoxies that are labeled food safe. Acquiring that label is a long costly process that many companies just don’t bother with. I’ve found a few woodworking articles saying all finishes are food safe once fully cured. It is to my understanding that epoxy is fully cured and inert after 30 days and is not much different than using a plastic cup. There are a few people who say that the mix of the two-part epoxy must be the exact ratio for this to be true and if it is mixed correctly and fully cured must only be used to serve cold drinks and not be exposed to high temperatures like coffee or a dishwasher. From what I gathered I feel safe drinking beer out of these mugs using the epoxy I got from the Home Center. It is up to you to use your best judgement and research what will work for you.
Here’s What You’ll Need
Speaker Cabinet Rebuild with Walnut and Hickory
Remaking and up cycling an old pair of Sony speakers with a new wood enclosure.
Speaker Cabinet Rebuild
I got tired of looking at the boring ol’ black Sony stereo speakersin my living room so I decided to break them down and rebuild them. I decided to use 1/2” walnut plywood for the shell of the cabinets and 1/2” hickory for the front face. Since there is a science to the dimensions of a speaker cabinet including depth and where the bass port is, I decided to keep all the specs of the original cabinets. The only change that was made was I decided to include feet to raise them up from the floor. They are finished with a heavy coat of boiled linseed oil and couple coats of Deft spray lacquer. This is one of my favorite projects because I finally get to build something for myself that’ll enhance my living room. I think this is going to be the start of a new passion for me. That is rebuilding and upgrading things around the house with wood.
Song used at the end of the video is called Flickering and is a rough mix by my band Hound. The album’s official release is scheduled in the distant future. Be safe. Stay passionate. And make something!
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How to Make a Wood Crate from a 2×6
Each crate is made from a single 2x6 that you can get at your local Home Depot or Lowes.
Making a Wood Crate
How to make a wood crate from a cheap home center 2×6. This is a super quick and simple process anyone can do with a tablesaw, some nails and glue. I like to take these crates on the road with me and use them for my display stand at craft and handmade shows. Back at home I stack them on their sides and use them like you would a book case. This is one of those projects where accuracy isn’t important and a single crate can be made in under an hour. And since I don’t worry about glue squeeze out and don’t use a finish on them, BOOM, they’re done! In fact I was able to batch out six of these crates in about two hours. Having a pin nailer surely will help save a lot of time but isn’t necessary. You could easily use a hammer or even just screws. Each wood crate is made from one 96” 2×6 and each 2×6 only costs $4 at my local Home Depot. Enjoy, be safe and make something!
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Craft Show Tips and Tricks
Craft show tips to help you succeed at selling your handmade items.
How to Make a Beer and Whiskey Flight
Impress your guest with these beer and whiskey flight trays. They also make great craft show items when paired up with glasses.
Making a Beer Flight
Here’s a quick and simple woodworking project that can be made in a day without a lot of fancy tools. This display could be used as a candle holder, beer flight or whiskey flight. Whichever one suits you best! In the example in the video I’m using hickory wood but I’ve also made them in red oak and walnut and look just as great. This is also one of those woodworking projects that can be easily modified to your own style.
As always I encourage you to come up with your own design or you can use the link below to purchase the plans and use my design. Please feel free to use, make and sell these online or at craft shows. If you do sell them please let me know how well they sell. I’m always looking for good feedback. I myself have sold a few of these at recent handmade shows for $40 which includes your choice of candle votives, mini pilsner glasses or whiskey glasses Enjoy, be safe and make something!
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How to Make a Cutting Board in 20 Minutes
For this woodworking project we get the stopwatch out to show how quickly you can make one of these cutting boards in about 20 minutes.
For this woodworking project we get the stopwatch out to show how quickly you can make one of these cutting boards in about 20 minutes (minus glue and finish drying). Here I’m using 8/4 walnut for a super thick and heavy cutting board. Yours doesn’t need to be this thick. It’s just what I had laying around. All it takes is a few cuts on the table saw, some contrasting wood (here I’m using maple) and some clamps and glue.
A simple and elegant design that most anyone with limited tools can make. I sell these cutting boards for around $50-$60 at handmade events and I encourage you to try the same. Be safe, stay passionate and make something!
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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.
Tools and Supplies Used in This Woodworking Project
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.
Tools and Supplies Used In This Woodworking Project
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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!