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If you have certainly not designed a woodworking shed in advance of then you will unquestionably need to have some guidance to allow you because of the system. Any project functions finest when adequate preparation has been conducted well before you commence. As they say Fail to strategy, you program to fail!
The first point to figure out is the goal of the shed. Will it be for the storage of objects that you do not have place for in the house or that you only use while in specified periods of the yr? Will it be to retailer your woodworking resources? Or your gardening instruments? Or maybe the two! Or potentially you might need a minimal hideaway - someplace you can escape to when you will need some non-public time to look at, meditate or listen to some audio.
There are so quite a few possibilities for a shed which is why it is valuable to make up your mind on it really is perform well before you get started with the project. This will guarantee that it is suit for reason as soon as its accomplished and to guarantee that you are joyful with the outcomes. There is no position in constructing a shed, then determining you want to be capable to unwind in it if it is also tiny to fit a first rate chair and table in to it.
The to start with point you demand to figure out is in which you are going to area your shed. You have to give consideration to not only your needs but people of other family members and your neighbours. If, when you might be in your shed, youre heading to be producing noise whilst performing minor Do-it-yourself jobs or if you are going to be taking part in music, you want to make sure you do not put the shed somewhere that will disturb your neighbours or spouse and children members.
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Dependent on the dimensions of your shed, it is attainable that its place could block the sun from places of your garden in which you are making an attempt to grow veggies, or vegetation. Or its possible it could block the sun from piece of your neighbours backyard - so strategy the place properly.
As pointed out beforehand, the dimension of the shed is very important and will be dictated by the planned use. If youre only storing more compact things like golf clubs, older childrens toys or gardening resources as the image to the perfect it neednt be as significant as the one you happen to be preparation on working with as an additional area. You may well want to go for a much larger measurement if you want to have some flexibility in terms of use i.e. you might possibly use it to sit in while in the warmer, Summer months months but a great deal more for storage in the Winter months. If this is the case, you demand to make guaranteed the shed can accommodate equally functions.
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In the shop today. I was going to make a little box using my router, but I cant get the bit to bore deep enough with a guide bearing and template. What would work is a straight router bit that is about 2" long. (The cutting part, that is.) Are those to be had?
Im still going to make the box, but make a modified version of a band saw box.
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Showing off a few of the tons of pictures viewers have posted to the WWMM Facebook page during the past week. I really like the pallet tables!
From
Bruce Edwards. Constructed of repurposed planed pallet wood.
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Pine candlestick for five tealights.
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Love this wine rack by John Turner who blackened its pallet wood with a blow torch and finished it with five coats of lacquer.
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Coffee table by Wayne Fenton.

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Entrance table by Alyn Murray.

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Oak necklace and bangle storage tree made by Dave Harvey.

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Its been a quiet week for me online. My dad came out for a visit turning this week into a vacation of sorts. But we did manage to put together a quick project for tomorrows video.
Heres what some of you have been up to. Definitely a lot of springtime projects getting made.
Last year I made a picnic tote for storing paper plates and a keeping paper napkins from blowing away.
Bill Wilson made this one double sided for holding condiments and utensils.
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Heres a project Ive recently added to my to-do list. Ron Ward made this sign post for his yard with all different sign shapes pointing to important and memorable places in his life. I just love this idea.
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If you are looking for a very simple project to get you into the yard this spring, try making my 2x4 garden bench. You can build it in a weekend. I love seeing how people have modified it too. Check out
Horatiu Simions version in Romania. Love the bright paint and storage area.
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Have you tried any pallet projects yet? Heres Arnold Knoches take on my rustic potting bench. These things are really fun to make.
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And heres a good idea from Bill Kirbym, who made this shoe rack using reclaimed pallet wood. The butterflies and details on this really set it apart.
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Of course, just because its spring doesnt mean you cant make indoor projects! Gregory Morel made one of my charging stations using plywood and exotic lumber. That combination is always interesting.
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Finally, I wanted to show off some projects from 16-year-old Connor Mcallister in Australia. He recently got a lathe and turned this honey dipper. I told him that is one of those projects I think about every single time i turn something on my lathe. One of these days maybe Ill actually make one!
Connor also took and old wardrobe and converted it into an aviary for his grandfather using pallet wood for the doors. Way to go man.
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Inspiration from an unlikely sourceI was watching an episode of Adventure Time recently featuring the Snow Golem. In one scene he was pushing around a rustic little cart. Even though it is just cartoon drawing, I love the wooden wheels (complete with a chip that I included quite by accident in my wheelbarrow) and the unevenness of the side boards.
I was so intrigued by the simplicity whimsy of it that I decided to make one for the garden. A perfect pallet wood project.
Soon, my idea evolved and became a bit more stylish as I transformed it into a wheelbarrow. Inspiration is one of those things that just happens. The trick is to keeping yourself open to it all the time.
Relax. Its rustic.The advantage to rustic projects is that you really dont need to stress out about any of this. No protractors or exact measurements needed. If parts are a little off, dont sweat it: its a
rustic project! Got any rusty nails lying around? Use them! If a nail bends over when you are pounding it in, leave it that way. And any uneven, split boards and chipped out wood you use adds to its charm, just as with the Snow Golems little cartoon cart.

Plans This is another project that anyone can build with very little experience and limited tools. I used my miter saw, but you could just as easily use a circular saw or a jig saw. You will need a hammer and nails and a drill and screws.
If you decide to use pallet wood (its free!) watch the first part of my Rustic Side Table video to see my method for breaking them apart into wood you can use.
- WWMM Rustic wheelbarrow plans (PDF)
- SketchUp file
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For some reason Ive been meaning to make a Halloween candy dish for a long time and never got around to it until this year.
Coffin stylesI decided a coffin would probably make the most sense as a recognizable Halloween design. My first thought was an ornate, rectangular, Dracula-style casket. The biggest problem with that plan is that a trick-or-treat candy box needs to be seen in dark conditions. A vampire coffin could come across as just another box. The solution would be heavy ornamentation and a silky, padded lining.
Then I remembered the classic "toe-pincher" coffins you see town undertakers building in old westerns. That six-sided shape is uniquely identifiable as a coffin. You probably wont confuse it with a jewelry box!
Making it look rusticThe fun part about building this was making it look as though it had been build by one of those old west undertakers. Individual boards held together with narrower cross braces. To make mine look even more authentic, I used scraps of pallet wood containing splits, stains, and nail holes. Although I glued it all together, I added some rusty coffin nails.
If you would like to make your own, here is the cutting template I made for mine:

- WWMM Coffin Candy Dish templates (pdf)
You could certainly experiment with the size. Mine is 13" long by 6" wide. It seems to hold plenty of candy.
You will also note that I didnt bother to figure out the angles needed to create the six sides. Since it is rustic looking, I wasnt concerned with cutting anything exactly. I just sort of estimated the bevels and made them work, gaps and all. If you want to turn this into a fine woodworking project, you would probably want to figure out the exact angles and cut them accordingly.
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An all-new, brainless DIY show! Took a break from making a woodworking project this week, unless you count a head protection box for the undead.
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I had the pleasure of working with
Matthias Wandel of
Woodgears this past week, testing out a new object-oriented version of Skype.
I have to say, this could completely revolutionize woodworking. People from around the world can collaborate on actual projects in real time.
We each documented our demonstration and decided to release our videos today for you to evaluate.
There are still a few bugs in the software, but for the most part, the new Skype is well worth checking out.
My version.Matthiass version.
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One thing Ive noticed about the workflow in my shop is that setting up for finishing or painting can mean a lot of walking back and forth. For a paint job, I will grab a few acrylics and take them to my workbench. Then I need to get brushes, rags, water, waxed paper for mixing colors. I thought it would be nice to have most of these supplies in one portable cart that I could wheel wherever needed.
Shelves on 2 sidesI have always found that things tend to get lost in deep shelves. It seems that what you are looking for is in the back! So I designed this work cart with shelves and doors on two sides, allowing for shallow shelves on one side and shelves a little deeper on the other. I arranged them to suit me: sized for brushes, spray cans, quart and pint sized cans, and thinners.
If you make this project, figure out what you want to store and modify the plans accordingly. You could, of course, install adjustable shelving. Personally, I am not a fan of adjustable shelves because once I set them it seems I never bother to adjust them again.
My cart will be stored next to a utility sink, so I used a piece of melamine for the top so I can easily wipe off liquids. In the plans, I included the top in the cut list as part of the 3/4" plywood needed for the project. If you wanted to save some money, I see no reason why you couldnt use 1/2" ply for the entire project. Its not meant to be carrying heavy loads.
Download free plans- WWMM Painting and finishing cart (PDF)
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Just in time for the holidays!My son Wyatt and I have teamed up to create a t-shirt shop just for woodworkers. (And loved ones who put up with them!)
There are a lot of designs to choose from and we have plans for more. Plus, there is WWMM logo wear that is always popular.
If you have an witty idea for a shirt, send it to us at steve@zram.com. If we decide to use it, well sent you the design on a shirt, and include your name in the product description. Plus well throw in a bonus shirt...pick out whatever you like from the store.
Visit The Wood Shoppé here!
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Getting started using your router.Videos for the total beginning woodworker. In part one youll learn basic techniques for using your router. It should be enough to get you up to speed and comfortable enough to move on to your first project: part 2: a simple picture frame.
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Last week was not one of my most popular projects. (Strangely, I gained more subscribers from that video than usual.) Something about it struck a raw nerve with some people, many of whom felt that making a bracelet was not masculine enough.
What century is this?This week I decided to please my hard-core woodworker viewers by making this video and project filled with all sorts of manly goodness. I even used a hand plane, which should excite the hand tool folks.

A viewer gave me a large chunk of curly redwood a few years ago and ever since then I been looking for a suitable project. The grain pattern on it is gorgeous, but so it the bark with its interesting swirls. Sometimes the wood itself is the star of the show, so I decided to showcase this piece mostly as-is, and unadorned.
Figuring our how to mount it to the wall was the trickiest part. It is pretty heavy and needs plenty of support. I decided to carve out a large slot in the back which would be big enough for a long french cleat. To do this, I used my router with a guide bushing and a couple of quick fences taped to the log. Then it was just a matter of hogging out the wood.
The french cleats provide plenty of support and the 45-degree bevels draw the shelf to the wall, making for a tight, flush fit.
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Upcycling. Building with pallet wood.I still have a bunch of pallet wood leftover from last weeks side table project. I have really become enamoured with using this stuff: of course because its free, but also because it looks great for rustic outdoor projects.
Shipping pallets are readily available for free. Check Craigslists free section and you will be able to find some. Or ask local businesses who are often eager to rid themselves of pallets.
All it takes is a little elbow grease to break them apart. See last weeks
Rustic Side Table video to see my easy method.
I designed this potting bench to be super simple to build. Anyone can make it with almost no woodworking experience and a few tools. All you will need is a saw (any kind you want...a jigsaw or circular saw would be great), a hammer, glue and nails. It looks great and is useful if you enjoy gardening.
Watch the progressAll week Ive been shooting short videos showing the progress of this project, from my initial idea, to design and modifications, to building and completing this weeks video. If you are interested, you can watch them all by searching
#pottingbench on Keek or Twitter.
Download plans:- Rustic potting bench plans (pdf)
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I didnt have time to work on a project last weekend but spent a lot of time this week figuring out what I wanted to make this weekend. I think Im going to make a bed tray for a laptop computer. Basically, a breakfast-in-bed kind of tray. I had a viewer ask me about such a tray a while ago, so I decided to make it.
As I played with the design, I realized I would need to make mitered corners. Every time I think about making miters, I cringe. Especially since this tray is going to be made with oak. I have a notoriously difficult time making decent miters in oak using my miter saw.
So this morning I decided to finally make a miter saw sled for my table saw. Its a project Ive been meaning to make for years.
This was the fastest project and video I ever put together. I prowled through my wood and started building this around 11:00 this morning. I built it, shot the video and finished editing it by 4:00! Woohoo!
And its one the the most useful jigs I have ever made. It is incredibly simple to build, yet extremely accurate. There are a lot of different kinds of miter sleds, but mostly I just need to cut 45 degree angles. So if making picture frames drives you crazy, give this sled a shot.
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I sometimes hear from people who tell me their kids watch my show. I think I have a voice that either perplexes youngsters or puts them to sleep. When my son was a baby, he was hooked on "Unpack Your Adjectives" from Schoolhouse Rock. Not sure what it was about that song, be he just loved watching it on the computer.
Heres
Matthew Purdy and his baby
Madison who have taken to watching WWMM at feeding time. Oh dear. She may just grow up with the inexplicable desire to paint wood.
Besides feeding Madison, Matthew does some woodworking. Here are his versions of my patio side table and potting bench.
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By the way, if you want to pick up a few bucks or even get rich, consider getting into the potting bench business! I saw these at a local street fair last weekend.
Jun 9, 2013 | Make your fortune building potting benches. by SteveRamsey on Keek.com
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Rustic is where it at these days. Combine that with recycled or reclaimed wood and youve got something. Here are pallet coasters from John Thompson...
...and David over at The Wood Tyro.
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And of course, everyone is making wheelbarrow planters lately. Here is Jim Jarvis. I am going to guess they move it before playing basketball.
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And if you are looking for a quick and easy summer project, these garden benches are made with 2x4s and can be built in just a few hours. Here is Wil Wilsons:
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Finally, a great gift idea from Matthew Denny. Is there still time left before Fathers Day? Oh, thats Sunday. Well, get started. And fill it with Dads favorite beer. Love the built-in bottle opener.
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Follow up to last weeks bird feeder project. And my entry into this years decorated chair competition at the Marin County Fair.
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Last week I posted some pictures Carmen Salamones shop-made pocket hole jig. It wasnt long before
Bruce (Wood Chuck) cranked out some plans.
Download his Sketchup file here. Thanks Bruce!
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Carmen Salamone is quite productive. Here are more versions of the wind spinner. (You may recall, hes the one who inspired me to make mine.) I love the way people are painting these things.
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And check out these made by Macgyver Norris and Country Barbie. (I am going to guess those are nicknames, unless they live in Hollywood!) This is part of Kevin Wells "Little Woodworkers" feature. And check out Kevins web site, Chuckin Wood.
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Kids today. Charlie Webster incorporated his version of my planter box as part of his Boy Scout Eagle Project. Looks great.
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