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DIY Wooden Jack-O-Lantern (Lantern Box) A fun, beginner-friendly Halloween project you can finish in an afternoon. Turn your Halloween décor up a notch with this simple wooden jack-o-lantern box. Cut a face into the front panel, assemble with pocket-hole joinery,...

Looking for a quick, satisfying shop project? This beer flight is a fun build that’s great practice for drilling clean holes and shaping smooth curves. We recommend using a drill press for straight, consistent holes. Use any wood you like,...

Save your back and add a beautiful vertical planter to your garden or yard. This one uses simple cuts and solid joinery, and you can build it the size you require. Materials and Tools Needed Before you begin, gather your...

DIY Backyard Fun: Create Your Own Cornhole Game Summer is the ideal season to appreciate the outdoors, grill some burgers, and catch up with friends and loved ones. There's no better way to get everyone together than with a time-honored...

A hinged "locket" planter you can personalize with photos Three simple wood boxes with a twist makes this planter a personalized gift for your mom! Connecting the boxes with hinges creates multiple display options, including revealing hidden "locket" pictures. Even...

It's that time of year again and as a woodworker you are often tasked with making gifts for friends and family. One way to make a large number of gifts is to use your table saw and miter gauge. The...

The fine folks over at Kreg tools have provided many free project plans for every level of woodworker, on their website. Please follow this link and make sure to send photos and information about your finished project to us at...

Need a dedicated, sturdy spot for your gardening projects? This compact cedar potting bench is a perfect weekend build. Using naturally rot-resistant cedar boards and posts, it creates a durable and attractive workspace ideal for patios or small garden spaces....

Stirling from the Windsor Plywood head office built this drill press drum sander jig. It uses 1/4" Baltic Birch Plywood from the Langley Windsor Plywood. The drum sanding attachment fits in the hole on the top of the jig with...