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Make a bonsai plant stand

Whether it’s a bonsai plant or another cherished object, making...

The Power of Wedges

The simple yet powerful wedge has been around for more...

Veritas Compact Router Table

Compact routers are so versatile that manufacturers have started to...

Make a passive smartphone speaker

Amp up your music listening experience by making a sleek...

Veritas Bevel-Up No.1 Plane

Great Plane in a Small...

EZTension Bandsaw Blade Tension Gauge

Easily Dial in the Right...

Lee Valley Replica Bevel Square

Retro home run from Lee...

MPower Fasttrack MK2 Sharpening Jig

A quick, keen edge for the beginner...

Build a tall vise

Raising a small- to medium-sized workpiece that you're working on...

Veritas Flushing Chisels

Veritas is flush with...

Fly-tying chest

If you're a fly fisherman and a woodworker, there's no...

Build a veneer press table

The trickiest part of working with veneer is pressing it...

Build a Curved Floor Lamp

Dark winter evenings can be lit up nicely with this...

Build a Side Table with a Floating Top

This simple yet stylish side table is a great addition...

Sawhorse – How to Build a Silent Partner

We don’t have to tell you how handy sawhorses are...

The Humble Hammer

This ancient tool is just as crucial to have in...

Make a Depth Gauge

For most of us, measuring depth is just a matter...

A Different Spin on Storage

Need more shop storage? This rotating rack can be custom-...

Levitating Shelf

Whether you need a simple shelf near your bed or...

Dowel joinery: simple, strong and accurate

Using dowels for joinery can be a very strong and...

Make a Simple Vase

This simple vase is easy to make and will impress...

Make Your Own Bow Saw

This traditional bow saw is great for many tasks around...

Make A Veneered Tabletop Tray

There are times when you need to elevate things such...