You really should build one of these cabinets. It's a fun project that will probably take a couple of weekends, but it's a great project to occupy your time, and to display your collection of whatever you collect.
Heart-Shaped Bandsaw Boxes
Here are some fairly simple Walnut Heart-Shaped Keepsake Boxes that you can make! These are simpler because they are done on the bandsaw--even cutting out the interior. I made these out of a glued-up walnut blank, around 5.25 x 5.25 x 3 inches. These come together pretty quickly. Some of the key things to remember: … Continue reading Heart-Shaped Bandsaw Boxes
DIY Wooden Snowman Christmas Ornaments
For those of you who intended to make some Christmas gifts back in July, here is a cute Snowman and Christmas Tree ornament you can still make even though it's now November, with a few tools, a little determination, and a craft store gift card. The woodworking on these is not super challenging--a little lathe … Continue reading DIY Wooden Snowman Christmas Ornaments
Maple, Walnut, and Cherry Heart-Shaped Keepsake Box
The holidays are coming, woodworkers, and you don’t have as much time as you think you do to get your gifts ready! So let me help you with that. If you have a few scraps of nice lumber (the nicer the better) lying around, this is a project that you could knock out with some … Continue reading Maple, Walnut, and Cherry Heart-Shaped Keepsake Box
Building a Christmas Nutcracker
If you are considering a nutcracker for your next project, it's not too early to start! Christmas will be here before you know it, and you are probably thinking that a nutcracker that YOU made would look awesome by the tree, or maybe you are thinking of making a cool gift for someone who will … Continue reading Building a Christmas Nutcracker
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