Using Festool connectors to make a pair of sawhorses
In this video Steve Der-Garabedian shows you how he used Festool Domino Connectors to join the stiles and legs on his new sawhorses.
Steve Der-Garabedian
Steve is a worker of wood, a teacher, a writer, a photographer and the owner of Black Walnut Studio.
Articles by Steve Der-Garabedian
Fly-tying chest
If you're a fly fisherman and a woodworker, there's no better project than a fly-tying chest. With lots of storage for smaller items it will make your fly-tying easier. And mix it up with some colourful woods for drawer fronts, and you have yourself a trophy project.
Build a veneer press table
The trickiest part of working with veneer is pressing it to a substrate properly. This great little fixture is easy to make and will lend a hand when it comes to pressing veneer for your next project.
Cut wedges on the bandsaw
In this video Learn how Steve Der-Garabedian cuts wedges with his bandsaw.
Build a curved floor lamp
Dark winter evenings can be lit up nicely with this bent floor lamp. Great for reading and adding ambiance to a room, this project will also teach you a lot about bent laminating.
Build a side table with a floating top
This simple yet stylish side table is a great addition to any home, and it can be modified to suit. Changing the width or length, using a different wood species and modifying the style of the top would all be great ways to customize this table.
Sawhorse – how to build a silent partner
We don’t have to tell you how handy sawhorses are in the shop. They act like silent partners, assisting us whenever we need extra support.
Accurate easy-to-build tapering jig
In this video Steve Der-Garabedian covers all the details about the accurate and simple tapering jig he used to create the legs of his side table, featured in our Oct/Nov 2018 issue.
The humble hammer
This ancient tool is just as crucial to have in your workshop as it ever was. Though there are many options when building a hammer, here’s one with a brass head and nicely shaped wood handle.
Make a depth gauge
For most of us, measuring depth is just a matter of putting a ruler into the mortise and taking a reading. However, there are times when even our skinniest ruler won’t fit. That’s where a depth gauge comes in.
A Different Spin on Storage
Need more shop storage? This rotating rack can be custom- built to the size you need, and will give you flexible storage for years to come.
Levitating shelf
Whether you need a simple shelf near your bed or the front door, this fun project will serve you well.
Dowel joinery: simple, strong and accurate
Using dowels for joinery can be a very strong and accurate method. It’s also generally a very simple technique to master. I think woodworkers tend to avoid dowels for a number of reasons, even though they are perfectly capable of making you a better woodworker, and your furniture stronger as well.
Make a simple vase
This simple vase is easy to make and will impress your friends. You can also dip into your offcut bin and use up some of those exotics you have been cherishing.
Make your own bow saw
This traditional bow saw is great for many tasks around the shop. It’s also a lot of fun to make.
Make a veneered tabletop tray
There are times when you need to elevate things such as napkins, a sugar dish or even salt and pepper shakers on a table. This project will leave you with the perfect solution. It will also teach you a lot about using a simple shop-made press to work with veneer to make wood parts for all sorts of situations.
