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DIY Murphy Bed with Alexa-Controlled LED Lights & Folding Nightstands
DIY Murphy Bed with Alexa-Controlled LED Lights & Folding Nightstands

I built a DIY Murphy bed cabinet with Alexa-controlled smart LED lighting and collapsible nightstands! This was a challenging build but I’m really happy with the way it came together.

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Project Videos, Woodworking ProjectsJohnny Brookecrafted workshop, workshop, woodworking, diy, howto, how-to, make, maker, build, furniture, modern, table saw, festool, powermatic, murphy bed, diy murphy bed, home automation, alexa, LED Lighting, nightstand, home automation ideas, wall bed diy, in wall bed, hidden bed solution, create a bed, voice control, hide a bed, diy murphy bed kit, diy murphy bed hardware, murphy bed diy, murphy bed ki, murphy bed mechanism, murphy bed installation, murphy bed build, led lighting stripsComment
DIY Camper Van Kitchen with Sink and Propane Stove
DIY Camper Van Kitchen with Sink and Propane Stove

I built a DIY slide-out camper van kitchen, complete with sink, utensil storage, and propane stove, with Dylan and Molly from Woodbrew! This simple build could easily be replicated with a circular saw, jigsaw and drill.

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How To Build A Reclaimed Oak Extension Dining Table
How To Build A Reclaimed Oak Extension Dining Table

In this video, I built a Parsons-Style Extension Dining Table out of reclaimed Oak and steel. The base was constructed from readily-available steel tubing, and the top was made from reclaimed lumber and features an extension mechanism that will allow the top to expand 36 1/2” with the addition of two leaves, all without moving the base. 

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Metalworking Projects, Woodworking Projects, Project VideosJohnny Brookecrafted workshop, workshop, woodworking, diy, howto, how-to, make, maker, build, furniture, modern, table saw, festool, powermatic, extension table, dining table, how to make a table, diy table, diy dining table, metal and wood, how to build, reclaimed wood, how to make, how to build a table, industrial design, barn wood, barn wood table, welding, steel table base, extension slides, extension table slides, reclaimed wood projects, reclaimed wood table, reclaimed wood table topComment
How To Build A DIY Modern Raised Planter Box
How To Build A DIY Modern Raised Planter Box

I built these simple yet beautiful modern planter boxes using Cedar from the home center and a few pieces of angle iron. I do have detailed plans available for this project here, which include a materials list, cut list, and SketchUp file.

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Metalworking Projects, Project Videos, Woodworking Projects, Outdoor Projects, Beginner ProjectsJohnny Brookecrafted workshop, workshop, woodworking, diy, howto, how-to, make, maker, build, furniture, modern, mid century, table saw, festool, powermatic, diy wooden planter box, garden box, how to build a planter, raised garden, how to make, wood planter box, ana white, outdoor planter box, diy planter, diy planter box, home improvement, modern planter box, outdoor planter, ben uyeda, planter boxComment
How I Sharpen Chisels and Plane Irons & My Sharpening Station
How I Sharpen Chisels and Plane Irons & My Sharpening Station

In this video, I go over how I sharpen my woodworking hand tools, like my chisels and plane irons, using the Veritas honing guide, a combination of DMT diamond plates and a leather strop. This system results in a razor sharp edge that is easy to touch up so you can keep working.

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Shop Projects, Project Videos, Woodworking Projects, CNC Projects, Tips And TricksJohnny Brookecrafted workshop, workshop, woodworking, diy, howto, how-to, make, maker, build, furniture, hand tool, hand tools, sharpening, how to sharpen, chisels, chisel, hand plane, plane iron, hand plane iron, plane blade, diamond plate, veritas honing guide, honing guide, lie nielsen, lee valley, paul sellers, wood by wright, sharpening station, sharpening jig, samurai carpenter, do it yourself, sharpening stone, sharpening chisels, plane iron sharpening, plane iron angle, hand plane basicsComment
Installing Laminate Flooring For The First Time
Installing Laminate Flooring For The First Time

This week, I conquered my first home renovation project, installing laminate flooring on a concrete slab floor in our finished basement. Thanks to Arrow Fastener for sponsoring this video, make sure to check out Arrow's full line of tools and fasteners.

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Project Videos, Woodworking Projects, Home Improvement ProjectsJohnny Brookecrafted workshop, workshop, woodworking, diy, howto, how-to, make, maker, build, table saw, festool, powermatic, installing laminate, flooring installation, tongue and groove flooring, home improvement, hardwood flooring, wood flooring, home renovation, pergo flooring, laminate flooring, how to install laminate, installing laminate flooring on concrete, home renovation diy, pergo flooring installation video, pergo flooring installation, pergo flooring review, pergo flooring waterproofComment
DIY Camper Van Conversion Bed Build, Bed Converts To A Couch!
DIY Camper Van Conversion Bed Build, Bed Converts To A Couch!

I built a simple DIY platform bed in a Dodge ProMaster van, which is being converted in to a camper van by Alex of the Singletrack Sampler YouTube channel. All of the tools used in this build are available from Acme Tools. Check out Arrow Fastener's full line of tools and fasteners.

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Woodworking Projects, Project VideosJohnny Brookecrafted workshop, woodworking, diy, howto, how-to, make, maker, build, camper van bed, van conversion, custom van, van bed, conversion van, van build, van tour, living in a van, van, van life, sprinter van, how to build a bed in a van, bed in van, diy van, camper van, van bed ideas, van bed build, van bed platform, van bed couch, van build out, van bedroom, van build camper, camper van bed build, bed in van ideas, singletrack sampler, the singletrack sampler van build, vanlifeComment
DIY Outdoor Patio Cooler Ice Chest Made Using Basic Tools
DIY Outdoor Patio Cooler Ice Chest Made Using Basic Tools

I built this DIY modern outdoor patio cooler using basic power tools, including a circular saw and drill, and dimensional lumber. This patio cooler ice chest is designed to hold an Orca 20qt cooler but could be sized to fit a bunch of different coolers. 

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Project Videos, Woodworking Projects, Outdoor Projects, Beginner ProjectsJohnny Brookecrafted workshop, workshop, woodworking, diy, howto, how-to, make, maker, build, furniture, modern, mid century, cooler, ice chest, how to make a patio cooler, rustic cooler, cooler box, diy cooler, ice chest cooler, bbq cart, patio cooler, do it yourself, wooden ice chest box, cedar ice chest, grill cart, patio cooler cart diy, patio cooler cart plans, patio cooler stand diy, patio cooler design, patio cooler diy peteComment
Woodturning An Epoxy Resin and Scrap Wood Bowl
Woodturning An Epoxy Resin and Scrap Wood Bowl

I cast some scrap wood chunks into epoxy resin and turned it into a bowl on the lathe. This was a fun learning experience and has definitely got me wanting to do more with epoxy casting!

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Woodworking Projects, Project Videos, Woodturning ProjectsJohnny Brookecrafted workshop, workshop, Woodworking, diy, howto, how-to, make, maker, build, furniture, modern, mid century, table saw, festool, powermatic, wood turning, bowl turning, woodturning, turning, epoxy, resin, Epoxy Resin, bowl, scrap wood, wood, epoxy bowl, resin casting, dipit, shop time, secret, secret wood, secret wood bowl, resin bowl, secret bowl, peter brown, casting, Brendan Stemp, Woodturning with resin, Turning a bowl, Using Expoxy Resin with Wood, Resin and woodComment
How To Build A Modern Outdoor Dining Table and Pergola
How To Build A Modern Outdoor Dining Table and Pergola

I built this modern outdoor dining table out of Ipe 3x3s. Ipe is one of the most difficult woods I've worked with, it's insanely heavy and dense. I also built this pergola kit from TOJA GRID.

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Metalworking Projects, Project Videos, Woodworking Projects, Outdoor ProjectsJohnny Brookecrafted workshop, workshop, woodworking, diy, howto, how-to, make, maker, build, furniture, modern, mid century, table saw, festool, powermatic, dining table, dining table diy, dining table build, outdoor dining table, outdoor table, how to build a table, dining, dining room table, table, do it yourself, outdoor furniture, how to make furniture, diy outdoor table, patio furniture, outdoor, patio ideas, pergola, how to build a pergola, shade, gazebo, patio, diy pergola, build a pergola Comment
Making DIY Scrap Wood Trivets with Traditional Woodworking vs. CNC
Making DIY Scrap Wood Trivets with Traditional Woodworking vs. CNC

I built a set of simple scrap wood wooden trivets using two methods: first, using "traditional" woodworking tools like my Woodpeckers router table, and then using my Inventables X-Carve CNC.

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DIY Guitar Hanger Made Using Bent Wood Lamination
DIY Guitar Hanger Made Using Bent Wood Lamination

I built a DIY guitar hanger using basic tools and bent wood lamination! This was my first time doing bent lamination on one of my projects and I think it turned out great.

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How To Build A Molten Aluminum Live Edge "Lake" Coffee Table
How To Build A Molten Aluminum Live Edge "Lake" Coffee Table

I poured MOLTEN aluminum into a live edge slab with Modern Builds and Makercise! Go to http://squarespace.com/craftedworkshop to get a free trial and 10% off your first purchase. Also, make sure to check out Waterlox for your next woodworking project!

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Project Videos, Metalworking Projects, Woodworking ProjectsJohnny BrookeLive Edge, Live Edge Slab, Live Edge Table, Aluminum Casting, Casting, Metal Casting, Metalworking, Woodworking, Hairpin Table LegsComment