As a woodworker, you know that the right tools can make all the difference when it comes to your projects. Having the proper push blocks, push sticks, and sanding blocks can help you work more efficiently and safely. A push stick is a tool that helps to push wood through a saw blade, preventing the operator's hand from coming into contact with the blade. A push block is a similar tool that is used to push wood along a table saw or router table. Both push sticks and push blocks help to keep your hands away from the cutting area, reducing the risk of injuries.

If you're looking for a challenging woodworking project, why not try your hand at building a clock? Using compound miters and compound bevel cuts will add an extra level of difficulty to the project, but the end result will be a beautiful and unique clock that you can be proud of. My Modern Clock was inspired by George Nelson - the Father Time of mid-century modern clocks. And with the help of a few unique table saw jigs and some math, I was able to achieve the angles and bevels that give this clock the attention it deserves.

This side table is great beginner woodworking project, and it can be completed in a weekend. With a sleek design and durable construction, this side table is a great accompaniment to the chaise lounge that I built last year. As with all outdoor furniture, choosing a durable and rot resistant type of wood is imperative. So, for this project I went with cypress because of its durability in lasting outdoors and of course to match the chaise.

Building planter boxes is a great way to add some curb appeal to your home. And not only do these look amazing, but they can also be used to hold plants or other decorations. These modern planter boxes are sure to make your home stand out!

Most woodshops, no matter how small, need some form of dust collection. Whether it's a single unit mounted on the wall or a central system that runs throughout the shop, getting rid of the sawdust is important for both cleanliness and safety.

This modern bread box uses mortise and tenon joinery with other traditional woodworking techniques and tools. It features a two-tiered bread box enclosure that can hold two loaves of bread, and has two drawers to store your jams, jellies, and spreads.

Let’s build an outdoor chaise lounge chair! I went with four-quarter cypress for this outdoor furniture project as it is a rot-resistant wood, but you can use any wood you like. I recommend using something that will hold up to the elements, though, as this piece will surely see its fair share of weather.

This full length mirror incorporates a storage drawer and the mirror pivots so you can adjust its position. I used some fun woodworking techniques like rounded miters, stopped dados, and a bunch of other woodworking tricks to achieve the waterfall grain pattern I was looking for.

Check out how to make these bent lamination pendant lights! This method of bending wood involves making a form and gluing up thin strips of wood veneers to achieve the bend you are looking for.

I’ll show you how to do a quick and easy tune-up on your thickness planer that will have your machine running like new in just a few minutes. You’ll learn how to change the blades, clean the rollers, and adjust the cutting depth stop, preventing snipe and giving you smoother boards.

Tuning up your table saw is a great way to improve the accuracy and efficiency of this tool, and decrease burning and crooked cuts! Make sure that all tools in use are functioning properly and safely by following these simple steps which will help create high-quality projects without extra work for yourself!

This article will walk you through how to maintain your bandsaw for optimum use with minimal downtime. We’ll provide tips on aligning both the fence and blade with respect to the tabletop, adjusting pitch when necessary, squaring up the fence with respect to the miter slot and blade, as well as making sure that everything is aligned parallel throughout these different parts of alignment.

The stand also features a bridle joint and attaches to the concrete base with a tenon. And that cool (or warm) orange metal cover hides a seed starting heat mat resting in the concrete tray. Using metal allows the heat from the mat to transfer to the seed starting trays, providing the much-needed heat for seeds! And that frame around the seed trays is not just for looks. Some seeds need serious heat to germinate (I'm looking at you, pepper plants), so this wood frame also helps insulate the trays as well. Let's make seed starting look good!

This modern birdhouse project is awesome! It is made for any beginner to intermediate woodworker. The birds would love you for it!

These shelves combine the ever-popular floating wall shelf with a picture frame border. These make a great addition to a gallery wall or by themselves for you to display pictures, knick-knacks, and trinkets!

Today, I am building a modern bench with a shelf that has a unique lean to it. It is inspired by the simple yet elevated Japanese woodworking and design style. This bench is great for an entryway or doubles as extra seating and a shelf in smaller spaces. The design relies on a bit of physics and a couple of wall anchors to stay standing.

This portable puzzle mat and board game table locks into a lazy susan base and was a lot of fun to build. I have seen plenty of gaming tables or puzzle boards out there, but nothing that could easily be folded and stored. This foldable piece is beautiful, sturdy, and functional as it can be used with or without the lazy susan base. And the folding butler hinges means we can use it pretty much anywhere. I know my son is going to love it as he builds and plays for years to come.

I made this shop table because I needed a table for my CNC, but this can be used as an outfeed table or assembly table - the options are endless. It would also be super easy to adjust the size to whatever would fit best in your woodshop and for your own needs.

It was about time that I made a few upgrades to my workshop since I hadn’t done any in a while. One of the first things I wanted to do was to make an extra-large crosscut sled. There are tons of advantages and one of them is that you can cut wider material but this also allows for longer cuts as well. I also made it this size to accommodate full-length cabinets.

This Modern Coat Rack was super fun to build! It features retracting hanger and an excellent flush wall mounting system. I have seen a lot of coat rack and hat rack videos out there but nothing quite like this. I designed this piece to look like a piece of art rather than just a board on the wall with homemade dowels supporting the hidden hangers.