These three games cover all the bases when it comes to simple entertainment for friends and family members of all ages. Whether you enjoy a classic game of checkers old-school cribbage or maybe an exotic romp with mancala these three games will delight the family with...
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Fretwork Picture Frame
With a scroll saw and a few extra hours you can turn a plain frame into this elegant one. Occasionally I enjoy sitting down and cutting fretwork patterns with my scroll saw. The change in pace is a nice break from my typical woodworking routine. But like any time I...
Full-Length Cheval Dressing Mirror
A full-length mirror is handy in any bedroom. A full-length mirror is handy in any bedroom. This design is borrowed from the Federal Style (1785-1810) and includes a bit of veneering a reeding detail on the mirror frame and stand uprights plus brass toe caps to set...
Greene & Greene Picture Frame
Details shaped by hand and eye define the style. This frame (for a picture here but it could also serve for a mirror) was built for a class to teach lay out and use of shaped details. In several of the homes designed by the Greenes items as small as light switches and...
Heirloom Music Box
It's not often that you can build an heirloom project in such a short time. Especially one that sounds as good as it looks. A lot of craftsmen have a music box on their woodworking bucket list. The pleasant sounds of a music box can calm crying babies and relieve...
Jewelry Chest
Finely crafted details and a bookmatched veneer top make this jewelry chest a real gem. When you first look at this jewelry chest it's hard to know where to focus your attention. The elegant veneered lid opens to reveal a beveled mirror and a divided tray. Below this...
Linkin’ Logs
We’ve taken a traditional children’s toy and upsized it to create a fun building set that’s sure to spark creativity in young and old alike. Our Linkin’ Logs are the perfect gift for any woodworker to make in Santa’s workshop. The process of making the logs and...
Melodic Tongue Drum
The techniques that go into making this drum are similar to those you’d use for building a small box. The difference with this project is that you get to play with it when you’re done. The tongue drum is one of the world’s oldest known instruments. They’ve been a part...
Oval Jewelry Box
What do these three beautiful boxes have in common? Each of them features a simple template routing technique. As woodworkers we like to give gifts and small projects fit the bill perfectly. But just because a project is small doesn’t mean it doesn’t pack in some...
Pencil Box
This brief article outlines how to build a pencil box from one piece of wood that is routed out. This brief article outlines how to build a pencil box from one piece of wood that is routed out. The box is lozenge-shaped and had a single lid that lifts to reveal three...
Precision Crosscut Sled
Accurate and chip-free crosscuts plus a versatile fence make this a must-have for your table saw. The lightweight sled design makes cutting large workpieces on the table saw a snap. The rock-solid fence ensures square cuts every time — with easy-to-adjust controls to make setup quick and simple.