Skill Builder — CNC Panel Joinery
A guide to making interlocking, self-aligning, and demountable joints in flat stock.
Posted by Sean Michael Ragan
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Make: Projects
Moderate Woodworking Projects
Bike-Portable Workbench
It’s easy to put the toolbox and workmate in the trunk of my car and drive to the next job, but there has to be a more environmentally friendly solution...
Posted by Bertoa
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Custom Wakeskate
This is how I went about making my very own wakeskate, from design, to building a jig, to laminating and finishing the board, to riding it behind the boat.
Posted by Kristine Vodon
Categories: Art & Design, Woodworking | 1 Comment
Fetch-O-Matic
Several years ago I watched a viral YouTube video that starred Jerry the Dachshund, whose engineer owner had built him his very own automated ball launcher. I had two dogs...
Posted by Dean Segovis
Categories: Woodworking, Fun & Games | 6 Comments
Thor’s Hammer
I’m not usually one to build film props, but my wife and I were waiting on line for the new Avengers movie and she said, "You know, it would be...
Posted by Rex Krueger
Categories: Home, Woodworking | 2 Comments
Wooden Lead Screws
By using a router and a countersink bit, you can make wooden screws of different diameters. The results are pretty good.
Posted by Alan Federman
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Headboard for Your Bed
Hi! This easy-to-follow guide will show you a really fun and easy way to create a new headboard for your bed.
Posted by Wyllim
Categories: Furniture, Woodworking | No Comments
The Atlatl
Before the bow and arrow there was the atlatl*, or spear-thrower, an ancient weapon that could throw a spear or dart with enough force to penetrate a mammoth’s hide. It...
Posted by Daryl Hrdlicka
Categories: Woodworking, Fun & Games | 2 Comments
Lighted Shelf
Since my wife’s perfume collection was literally taking up the bathroom, I built a lighted shelf in the bedroom to accommodate the many bottles she has. It also gives off...
Posted by Billy
Categories: Furniture, Woodworking | No Comments
Wooden Salt Cellar
A couple of years ago I whittled a wooden spoon as a thank-you gift for our family friend Valerie, who was my daughter’s elementary school art teacher. Valerie appreciated it...
Posted by Mark Frauenfelder
Categories: Craft, Food & Beverage, Home, Woodworking | No Comments
Inkle Loom
Weaving is one of my favorite crafts because it’s meditative and challenging, practical and artistic. It combines plain-woven cloth’s simple elegance with the astounding complexity of a kilim split-stitch tapestry....
Posted by Kristin Roach
Categories: Craft, Woodworking | No Comments
