How To Get An Antique Weathered Paint Finish
I'm not sure if I can call this a "how to" as it was my first attempt at an antique weathered paint finish. I...
SketchUp: Switching Units
SketchUp allows the use of imperial or metric units. Switching between them is easy. Go to Window in the menu at the top and...
SketchUp: 2D CAD Drawings
You can easily make 2D orthographic CAD drawings in SketchUp. CAD drawings typically do not have perspective camera angles so we first need to...
SketchUp: 3D Text
You can easily draw 3D text in SketchUp. Go to Tools in the menu at the top and select 3D Text near the bottom....
SketchUp: Inserting Images
Inserting images in SketchUp is extremely easy. Go to File in the menu at the top and select import. From the Open dialogue box...
Interesting Stuff From Around The Web #18 – February 01, 2014
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SketchUp: Components Vs. Groups
I honestly don't know a single advantage of using the Group function in SketchUp. When working with my model I always make components and...
SketchUp: Layers
layers are incredibly handy when it comes to adding dimensions with multiple scenes in SketchUp. Typically, for every scene I add another layer for...
SketchUp: Scenes
In SketchUp, a good way to think of scenes is to think of different camera angles. In each scene you have the ability to...
A Collection Of Table Saw Jig Videos
The most common requests I get are related to table saw jigs. There are hundreds of table saw sled videos on YouTube and people...
Featured Creator: Izzy Swan
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How To Make A DIY Pocket Hole Bar Stool
Have you ever wanted to make a bar stool? Maybe for your home or shop. This is an extremely easy DIY bar stool that...
Interesting Stuff From Around The Web #17– January 26, 2014
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SketchUp: Entity Info
The Entity Info dialogue box can be found by either clicking on Window in the menu at the top of the screen or right...
SketchUp: Model Info
In the Window menu at the top of the screen in SketchUp is Model Info. This window allows you to change several settings in...
SketchUp: Navigate
Navigating a model in SketchUp can be done by either various view tools, your mouse and keyboard, or by selecting a standard view on...
SketchUp: Make Your First Component
No matter what you make in SketchUp you will go through pretty much the same process. You draw the 2D shape first, push/pull it...
SketchUp: Familiarize Yourself With SketchUp
When you open up SketchUp for the first time you will be presented with a dialogue box asking you what template you want to...
SketchUp: Paint Bucket Tool
SketchUp's paint bucket tool is used to alter the appearance of faces in your model. By default you have several options such as colors,...
SketchUp: Make Component Tool
SketchUp's make component tool turns a bunch of entities in model space into a single component. For example, picture a block of wood in...
SketchUp: Selection Tool
In this video I talk about the selection tool and a few things you may not know regarding it. For example making a selection...
Interesting Stuff From Around The Web #16– January 24, 2014
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How To Make A Drill Press Table
I made this drill press table in about 6 hours. It features four long drawers for storage, an open center shelf, an adjustable fence,...
Interesting Stuff From Around The Web #15 – January 19, 2014
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13″ Drill Press
First of all, this is not a tool review. I don't care if you buy this product or not and have no interest in...
Mike Brust’s Cypress Trash Can
Mike build a pretty cool version of my trash can without even looking at the plans. Complete with the paw print as well! I...
Featured Creator: Drew Short
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Clean Blades Cut Better
How important is a clean blade? How often do you clean your blades? Do you even clean your blades at all? Years ago I...
Rustic Picture Collage Clip Board
Some of you may recall this project from a long time ago. It's a rustic style picture collage clip board thingy. I'm sure someone...
Make Quick, Strong, Easy Drawers
Here is a quick video showing how I make my drawers 99 times out of 100. This is an easy process using pocket hole...
Interesting Stuff From Around The Web #14 – January 12, 2014
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Tour Of My 3 Bedroom Shop – End of 2013
I hope everyone had as productive of a 2013 as I did. I've learned a lot about not only woodworking but also myself. I've...
Build A Built In Twin Loft Bed
Back in May of 2013 I was contacted by someone who saw my loft bed videos on YouTube and asked if I had any...
Interesting Stuff From Around The Web #13 – January 5, 2014
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How To Make A Horse Themed Bench
My most popular project to date is a 2x4 sitting bench. A lot of people have shown me their completed 2x4 benches according to...
John Heisz’s ibuildit Shop
John Heisz is a woodworker in Ontario, Canada who has a YouTube channel and website to share his creations. He took the time to...
Interesting Stuff From Around The Web #12 – December 29, 2013
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Lester’s Reclaimed Table And Coat Rack
Lester recycled some lumber and made a couple beautiful, functional projects. The coat rack he made is an instant eye catcher. I can imagine...
INEXPENSIVELY Brand Your Woodworking
Whether you create woodworking projects as a hobby or a full time profession you have probably contemplated having either a branding iron or rubber...
Interesting Stuff From Around The Web #11 – December 22, 2013
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How To Make A Wooden Trash Can
This is a project that can be adapted and transformed into all kinds of stuff. I really want to see what you come up...
Zero Clearance Circular Saw T-Square
Shop projects are always rewarding. Especially when they are extremely easy. This is a simple t-square for your circular saw that features a zero...
Interesting Stuff From Around The Web #10 – December 15, 2013
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Bandsaw Mobile Base
I have been wanting to make my new bandsaw mobile since the day I got it. I contemplated designing my own mobile base but...
Creating Full Size Templates With BigPrint
I was recently asked to recreate a slightly burnt horse bench. Simply removing the pieces and creating new ones would be easy but I...
Interesting Stuff From Around The Web #9 – December 8, 2013
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$5 Lumber Rack
I am in a constant battle for space in my shop. You're probably in the same shoes as me with this one. You have...
Interesting Stuff From Around The Web #8 – November 24, 2013
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Dave Pelcher’s Great Projects
I recently talked with Dave about spraying finishes which snowballed into some great projects. I wanted to share them with all of you. Maybe...
Interesting Stuff From Around The Web #7 – November 17, 2013
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