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Every Woodwiki guide tagged weekend.

12 guides

2x4 Woodworking: Projects, Dimensions & Building Guide

2x4 construction lumber is the best starting material in woodworking. Learn actual dimensions, how to pick good boards, and 8 projects worth building.

Pine
Cedar
Circular Saw

Beginner · Updated Apr 2, 2026

Band Saw

Bandsaw Box

How to make a bandsaw box from a single block of wood. Blade selection, wood species, grain direction, build steps, troubleshooting, and finish options.

Band Saw
Box
Power Tool

Beginner · Updated Apr 2, 2026

Drawer Construction

Coffee Table With Drawer

Learn to build a coffee table with drawer from scratch. Covers frame joinery, drawer box sizing, metal slide installation, and finishing for daily use.

Pocket Hole Jig
Drill
Router

Beginner · Updated Apr 2, 2026

Dust Collection

DIY Dust Collector

Build a DIY dust collection system for $75–$380. From a Thien baffle separator on a 5-gallon bucket to a two-stage shop with a 1HP collector and canister filter.

Dust Collector
Shop Vac
Power Tool

Beginner · Updated Apr 5, 2026

FINISHING

Epoxy Coffee Tables

Complete guide to building epoxy coffee tables: choose your project type, build a leakproof mold, pour without cracking, sand to glass-smooth, and topcoat against yellowing.

Black Walnut
Hard Maple
White Oak

Beginner · Updated Apr 5, 2026

Wood Species

Hardwood Dog Crate

Build a hardwood dog crate from scratch — with the right dimensions for your dog, a pet-safe finish, and pocket-hole joinery any beginner can pull off.

Red Oak
Poplar
Circular Saw

Beginner · Updated Apr 12, 2026

Face-Frame Construction

How to Build a Cabinet

Build your first cabinet with a circular saw and pocket hole jig. Face-frame construction, standard dimensions, step-by-step build sequence, and honest cost breakdown.

Birch
Poplar
Circular Saw

Beginner · Updated Apr 2, 2026

Repair & Refinishing

How to Refinish a Table

Step-by-step guide to refinishing a table: assess the finish condition, strip or sand cleanly, stain evenly, and apply polyurethane for daily use.

Orbital Sander
Sanding Block
Brush

Beginner · Updated Apr 3, 2026

Repair & Refinishing

How to Refinish a Dining Table

A complete guide to refinishing a dining table — diagnosing the damage, stripping the old finish, repairing the wood, and applying a durable new topcoat.