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Concepts
1Techniques
2Blum Undermount Drawer Slides
Blum undermount drawer slides: which Tandem model fits your drawer box, step-by-step installation, and how to fix binding, tilt, and soft-close problems.
- Drill
- Cabinetry
- Power Tool
Beginner · Updated Apr 3, 2026
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
Tool Guides
61½" Wood Screws
The complete beginner's guide to 1½" wood screws — what gauge to buy, when this length is right, pilot hole sizes, and the Kreg pocket-hole exception.
- Drill
- Countersink Bit
- Pocket Hole Jig
Beginner · Updated Mar 30, 2026
1¼" Wood Screws
1¼" is the pocket-hole screw. Learn when it's right, which gauge to buy, how to stop face frames from splitting, and when to step up to 1½".
- Pocket Hole Jig
- Drill
- Cabinetry
Beginner · Updated Mar 30, 2026
Acacia Countertops
Acacia butcher block is harder than birch and naturally water-resistant. Learn how to choose, install, and finish it without warping or cracking.
- Acacia
- Drill
- Furniture
Beginner · Updated Apr 3, 2026
Dowel Jig: How to Choose, Set Up, and Use One
Choose the right dowel jig, drill accurate aligned holes, and size dowels for any stock thickness. Includes strength data: dowels vs. pocket holes and biscuits.
- Dowel Jig
- Drill
- Furniture
Beginner · Updated Apr 3, 2026
French Cleat Shelf System
Learn how to build and install a french cleat shelf system using a circular saw and drill. Covers weight capacity, stud mounting, wall types, and mistakes.
- Birch
- Poplar
- Pine
Beginner · Updated Apr 8, 2026
Locks for Cabinets
How to pick the right cabinet lock for child safety, tool storage, or kitchen security — cam locks, magnetic locks, and more, with installation steps.
- Drill
- Forstner Bit
- Cabinetry
Beginner · Updated Apr 12, 2026
Projects
82x4 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
Cedar Planter Box — Plans, Cut List, and Step-by-Step Build Guide
Build a cedar planter box that resists rot for 15+ years. Plans, cut list, assembly steps, drainage design, and finishing options for garden planters.
- Western Red Cedar
- Drill
- Circular Saw
Beginner · Updated Apr 1, 2026
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
Epoxy Resin River Table
Build an epoxy resin river table from scratch: choose your slabs, pour a leakproof channel, flatten and sand to glass-smooth. No joinery required.
- Black Walnut
- Router
- Circular Saw
Beginner · Updated Apr 5, 2026
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
Live Edge Epoxy Table
Build a live edge epoxy table from scratch: slab selection, epoxy type, pour calculation, bubble prevention, and a grit-by-grit sanding sequence.
- Black Walnut
- White Oak
- Hard Maple
Beginner · Updated Apr 12, 2026
Owl House Plans
Free owl house plans with exact dimensions, cut lists, and assembly steps for screech owl, barn owl, and barred owl nest boxes.
- Cedar
- Pine
- Circular Saw
Beginner · Updated Apr 12, 2026
Rain Barrel Stand
Build a wooden rain barrel stand that holds 500 lbs and stands 24 inches for gravity feed. Cut list and assembly steps for the box frame design.
- Western Red Cedar
- Drill
- Speed Square
Beginner · Updated Apr 12, 2026
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