Category Archives: woodworking

Convert one of those huge 1970 dressers into a desk

Posted on June 5, 2014 by robertwilkie

I love this idea, I have one of these dressers and this would be a good conversion project.  However I am thinking for a workbench (sit at one). http://www.thriftyandchic.com/2011/04/dresser-to-deskreally.html?m=1  

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Make a CA wine rack

Posted on May 7, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a wine rack, could be easily changed for other states (shapes).  Only part that could be a challenge is the Jig the author used to make the holes was a custom one he printed out on his … Continue reading →

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Get ready for Mothers Day and make a Wood printout

Posted on April 30, 2014 by robertwilkie

Cool video, the author shows how to transfer images from an inkjet onto wood.  Could be a good mothers day project http://lifehacker.com/transfer-inkjet-printed-images-to-wood-with-almost-no-1568969360?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+lifehacker%2Ffull+%28Lifehacker%29

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Build a portable work area/desk

Posted on April 14, 2014 by robertwilkie

I almost fell over when I saw this.  Its a clever idea and if you are a college student or someone that moves around alot.  This could be handy.  But…at $250 in materials, not to mention build time, I think … Continue reading →

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Clever idea for moving sheets of plywood

Posted on April 8, 2014 by robertwilkie

Clever idea where you basically have 2 halves and lock into the board and wheels to move a sheet around.  But as one commentor pointed out, not a new idea. http://gizmodo.com/this-rolling-bear-trap-makes-awkward-flat-materials-eas-1558383670?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gizmodo%2Ffull+%28Gizmodo%29

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Now this is a sawmill for the DIY

Posted on April 8, 2014 by robertwilkie

This is basically a comerical version of the chainsaw lumber cutter that can be moved around by 1 person.  I like how the video has the guy moving it around in a little car.  But at 3G’s for one, its … Continue reading →

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Nice kitchen cabinet shelving

Posted on April 7, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on building a simple shelving holder for boxes (wrapping and sandwich bag boxes).  Good way to increase storage space. http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Kitchen-cabinet-door-organizers/

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Nice portable workstation

Posted on April 2, 2014 by robertwilkie

Pretty impressive from a sheet of plywood.  My take, I don’t think I would build this (too time consuming) but if I had a shopbot, I would be tempted. http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Portable-Workstation/

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I see a possible mothers day present

Posted on February 25, 2014 by robertwilkie

Yes yes, its early to be thinking about that.  But with me, I need to think early.  This is a pretty simple build but getting the balance right could be a little tricky. http://www.instructables.com/id/Wine-Companion/

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Build a recessed storage cabinet

Posted on November 24, 2013 by robertwilkie

I would totally do this, if my significant other would not have a fit. http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-recessed-storage-cabinet/?ALLSTEPS

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