Posts tagged modern
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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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

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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