Craft a frame-and-panel urn
A cremation urn is a special object that speaks to the person whose remains it will contain one day. Making one allows you to customize it to further suit your loved one.
Mark Salusbury
Son of a craftsman father and artist mother, Mark Salusbury was introduced to skilled creativity at an early age. He has explored all forms of woodworking professionally and casually since the 1970s.
Articles by Mark Salusbury
Craft a few display stands
Treasured awards, memento plates, meaningful artwork or fine photography all deserve a special space to be seen and enjoyed.
Double-sided tape – a gripping tale
The perfect no-mess, firm, yet temporary bond for a wide range of workshop applications.
Stylish side table with secrets
The angles in this table design offer some flair, but its clean lines will go with just about any décor.
Simple compound angle drilling jig
If compound angles leave you scratching your head instead of boring holes, this simple and accurate drilling jig is the perfect solution.
Tapering jig – a new slant
Simple to construct, this jig will make tapering workpieces easy and accurate.
Spline slots made easy
Splined bevel joints are strong and attractive. With this simple jig, they’re also very easy to accomplish.
Build a stylish bench
The angles of this base make for a visually pleasing and structurally strong bench.
At-source dust collection
Dust can be harmful to your health if it’s not dealt with properly. The first place to harness dust is right where it’s created.
Make a custom bathroom vanity
Build a vanity for your bathroom that looks like a well-made piece of furniture.
Wood Finish
This chart will help you decide how any products will yield the best results, appearance and ease of repair and maintenance throughout your projects life.
Build a temporary mitre saw stand
When trimming a reno site, I needed a quick, cheap, temporary base to support my mitre-saw so I could tame baseboard, quarter round and other stock mouldings, some 16' long and often at the extreme ends. My solution was to use three 8' long 2 × 4s to make a super-simple workstation I could clamp to some on-hand work stands.
Straight Router Bits – A Primer
Most of us know what a router bit is and have an idea of what it’s used for, but knowing the details will help you choose the style of bit best suited for each individual application.
Titebond Instant Bond CA Adhesive
Titebond’s strong and quick offering
Build a blanket box
Offering much needed bedroom storage space, and a place to sit for a moment, this blanket box design is fun to build, and very customizable to your décor.
A decorative frame-up
Frames are a great addition to a room, whether it be surrounding a mirror in a bathroom or living room, or a painting in a dining room or bedroom. Use this method, and maybe even include a few decorative add-ons, to add a harmonious look and feel to your home.
This is a push-over
One of the most daunting woodworking shop tasks is ripping stock or parts on a table saw. Especially when the stuff is small and/or close to the rip fence. This simple jig will calm your mind, give you confidence and allow you to better control the workpiece while making ripping operations.
Torsion box shelves
Torsion boxes involve using a thin layer of sheet goods on both faces, held together by narrow strips of solid wood. They allow you to create thick looking and strong workpieces, but keep the weight down. Torsion box, or "hollow core" projects can be tailored to suit a budget, a look, a finish or a scale.
Sizing down sheet goods with a shop-made saw guide
Cutting sheet goods to size can be a daunting task. Build this handy circular saw sled to make a hated task downright enjoyable.
Making an entrance….GRAND!
Your home’s front entrance is the first thing that greets both you and your visitors, making a statement about you, your home and what’s within.
Dustless routing is at hand!
Handheld routers are extremely versatile tools for woodworkers but notorious for generating drifts of chips and clouds of blurring, choking dust, and there’s been no reliable way around it, until now.
A Bit About Twist Drills
You may never look at a humble twist drill bit the same way again.
What finish should you choose?
Have you ever wondered, what type of finish will give you the best result, or what will produce the best protection and appearance for a certain furniture part?
Spray booth for small shops
Simple, lightweight and functional, this shop-made spray booth is the perfect small shop companion for your HVLP spray system.
