A woodworking hobby can benefit not only yourself but many others around you as well. Take the example of Brian Peppel, husband of freelance writer Sarah Peppel, who used a beginning in easy woodworking as a springboard to more advanced projects which he shares with family and others. Like Brian Peppel, you can use your woodworking skills [...]
“There is a kind of beauty in imperfection.” This quote from cinematographer Conrad Hall can apply to easy woodworking. As with anything else, you will rarely find perfection in wood. Some common wood defects that you should be aware of and know how to work around are mold-damaged wood, bows in the wood, splits or cracks, [...]
It is hard to find an ergonomic computer desk for less than $600. However, if you build your own according to one website’s plan, it will cost about $350. While this is certainly not cheap, it is cheaper than buying one and will allow you the satisfaction of building and using your own desk. According to [...]
“The medium is the message.” These are the famous words of scholar Marshall McLuhan in reference to communication, but the same maxim holds true for any artform like woodworking. The type of wood that is used has a major effect on the look, feel, and durability of the finished piece. When considering wood for woodworking projects, [...]
How can you safely introduce a kid to woodworking? One way is to use woodworking kits that do not even require the use of tools. Even if you have no woodworking experience but you want to start your kids off with some easy woodworking projects, you can with woodcraft project kits, which are available at [...]
At 10.2%, the unemployment rate is now the worst it has been since 1983. But one positive thing the bad economy has done is to push people to craft their own gifts rather than buy them. Benefits of turning to crafts such as easy woodworking to make holiday gifts are the low cost, the special [...]
Oct 182009
We are living in difficult economic times. Many of us are having to tighten our belts and this may extend to woodworking projects. Popular Mechanics has a page on their website listing eight different easy woodworking projects that emphasize frugality by such tactics as using reclaimed wood and avoiding high cost machinery. The eight projects [...]
Oct 112009
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. unemployment rate in September 2009 was 9.8%. With that many people unemployed, it’s no wonder that more Americans and others around the world are turning to do-it-yourself projects in the home to save money. However, as pointed out by an article on courier-journal.com, this increase in [...]
There is a lot of talk about going green and reducing your carbon footprint these days. It is refreshing to read in an article from Ashland Daily Tidings that some young people are taking that goal seriously and working toward it. Three high school students from Ashland, Oregon, are taking on a green easy woodworking project [...]
Sep 122009
Looking for an economical and easy woodworking project? You may want to try a portable stool project similar to the one I found in an article on Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories. The stools are made entirely of flat plywood pieces, can be designed in different ways for different uses, and may be designed in miniature [...]
Aug 252009
The log cabin is an essential part of American mythos. Many Americans dream of owning one as a weekend getaway. But, if you do, maintenance goes with it. According to an online article by Ryan Henderson, the part of the cabin most likely in need of repair is the kitchen. Giving a log cabin kitchen [...]
Aug 222009
Are you looking for an easy woodworking project with a plan? Look no further! I found this simple project from an e-zine article by Rick Bergin. An easy woodworking project is a rustic oak coffee table that can be done in four simple steps without any nails, screws, glue, or joints. The first step is [...]
Aug 172009
Have you ever been in part of your home and thought, “I could really use a place to sit down here” but not had one? If so, an easy woodworking project for a small bench from PopularMechanics.com may be for you. An attractive bench with storage space inside can be built in seven steps using [...]
Aug 092009
The hardest part of doing many things is simply beginning. Approaching the craft of woodworking is no exception, but if you have an idea of how to start, it is easier. An online article by Nash Wendin outlines one plan for beginning woodworking. A good way to begin woodworking is to start with easy woodworking [...]
So you’ve made or purchased a nice piece of wood furniture. Now how do you keep it looking good? There are many different opinions and products out there, but according to Vic Tesolin, editor of the magazine Canadian Woodworking and Home Improvement, you have to be careful whom you trust. In caring for your wood [...]
Jul 282009
When a tree is dead, what should be done with it? Most people would say it should be cut down and discarded, but others come up with more creative solutions. One Colorado man fills a niche in his area by making woodwork projects out of standing beetle-killed trees into a variety of items. Mark Mahoney [...]
One of the most exciting advances in Web 2.0 is social networking. While sites such as Facebook do include woodworking groups, there are advantages to sites that are designed specifically for creative individuals. A social networking site called The Behance Network offers a forum for artists such as woodworkers to showcase their work, get feedback [...]
“When you see kids selling lemonade by the sidewalk, always buy from them.” That is a piece of wisdom I once read in one of those short books of fatherly advice. I think it is good advice and that kids’ lemonade stands are a great summer tradition. Writer Susan Dunlap of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram [...]
Jul 052009
The annual Midsommar Festival – Swedish Days in Geneva, Illinois, is touted as the “’Granddaddy’ of Illinois Festivals.” It includes a pie-eating contest, pet parade, and kids’ woodworking projects sponsored by Home Depot, the latter of which is highlighted in an online article from TheGenevaSun.com. The Home Depot Kids Workshop held at the Swedish Days [...]
Looking for a kit to do small woodwork projects such as engraving? Dremel has just come out with a new Hobby range for just such a purpose. The new Dremel Hobby range includes an engraver, glue gun, multi-tool, gas butane torch, project table, and original Dremel 300 Series multi-tool, all of which can be used [...]
