Small Projects

Throwback: Build an inexpensive DIY picture-frame clamp
June 26, 2025

Torque a Spanish windlass to keep the miters tight
Circle Scraps Make Interesting Knobs
June 10, 2025

These knobs are made by cutting a circle out of a square blank but then using the scraps, connecting them with two sticks in the middle that are joined with a simple lap joint.
Clear a Clogged Vacuum Hose Using an Electrician’s Fishing Tool
June 3, 2025

To quickly clear jams in a shop vac hose, use an electrician’s wire-fishing tape, which is often sold as “fish tape." After a few pokes with the end of the tape, the clog will fall out of the hose.
Glass-Door Shaker Cabinet
May 26, 2025

Chris Becksvoort's study in dovetails, dadoes, and dividers
Graceful Little Boxes
May 19, 2025

Joshua Sterns shows you how to use offcuts to perfect your box-making skills
Arts and Crafts Umbrella Stand
May 12, 2025

Peter Marcucci adapts a furniture Charles Rohlf waste container by adding a liner to turn it into an umbrella stand.
How to Turn a Serving Dish
March 10, 2025

Matt Monaco makes a bubinga platter with an elegant bead.
Machine-Made Coffer
March 5, 2025

Anissa Kapsales, who doesn’t own a grooving plane, makes one of Chris Schwarz’s coffers, cutting the joinery on the table saw.
Build a Contemporary Towel Rack
March 3, 2025

Leah Amick's wall-hung unit brings storage and style to any bathroom
Shopmade Recessed Pulls
February 26, 2025

Owain Harris's inset pulls add an elegant, ergonomic touch to doors and drawers.

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