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Use and dial the rotary telephone

How to use and dial the rotary telephone

Remember the old days before laptop computers and cellular phones? Remember a time before those retro-looking push button home phones? Think back, way back to the use of rotary phones. Jump back in time with ...

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Build a cardboard chair

How to build a cardboard chair

The gang at Gomi style made a two different types of chairs from tossed out cardboard, simple and easy.

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Harvest the sun with a homemade solar panel

How to harvest the sun with a homemade solar panel

Making and installing solar heating for your home is not nearly as difficult or expensive as you might think. After watching this video, hopefully you will be inspired to make a solar water heater for yourself.

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Turn a garbage can into a homemade compost bin

How to turn a garbage can into a homemade compost bin

I like this particular composting idea because I live in a small plot in Santa Monica; I don't have room for a huge compost bin, but a converted garbage can is manageable.

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Build a bird raft for your garden pond

How to build a bird raft for your garden pond

Construct a bird raft for your pond with the BBC's Gardener's World. Not only is the raft pretty, but it could also potentially create a haven and nesting area for birds in your garden.

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How to make a wooden clock

Make a wooden clock

This instructional woodworking video demonstrates how to make a wooden clock. Here are some of the steps that go into making a wooden clock ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 1
Views 1,395

How to make a wooden doorknob coatrack

Make a wooden doorknob coatrack

Gathering the materials is probably the most challenging part of the project, though it's great fun. 1. Start by lightly sanding the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 278

How to make a workbench

Make a workbench

Make Magazine's Bre Pettis teaches you how to make a workbench to create your projects on! Now you'll have the perfect place to keep and ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
Views 1,435

How to make adjustments to a wooden clock

Make adjustments to a wooden clock

Watch this instructional woodworking video to make some typical adjustments to a wooden clock. If the tick is running unevenly you can add ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 446

How to make an arts and crafts chair

Make an arts and crafts chair

Explore the details of the design and construction of this sturdy and comfortable Arts and Crafts dining chair. Then learn how the back ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by dsmith | Comments 0
Views 345

How to make an easy dovetail layout

Make an easy dovetail layout

The best way to lay out hand-cut dovetails is with a ruler and simple math. This approach works for any dovetail layout, no matter the width ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by dsmith | Comments 0
Views 2,282

How to make an end table out of trunks or limbs of dead trees

Make an end table out of trunks or limbs of dead trees

One way to bring the green in is to bring nature inside. In this video ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 884

How to make an end-grain kitchen cutting board

Make an end-grain kitchen cutting board

Make your own butcher block end-grain cutting board with this two part video series. Enjoy the "back to basics" simplicity of this useful ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rhei222 | Comments 1
Views 1,777

How to make an entrance divider

Make an entrance divider

Nuts n Bolts is great at providing advice on do-it-yourself projects and woodworking. In this episode, Nuts an Bolts shows you how to hang a ...more

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Curated last month by toastykitten | Comments 0
Views 32

How to make crown moulding for your home

Make crown moulding for your home

A look at understanding crown moulding. Check out this Woodworking Underground four-part video tutorial to learn about making or installing ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 10,711

How to make old cabinets look like new

Make old cabinets look like new

Cabinets are usually the most prominent feature of a kitchen and greatly determine the room's overall décor. Peeling paint, nicks and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,786

How to make perfect wooden panels

Make perfect wooden panels

This carpentry series from Woodworking Online covers an array of topics for maximizing your woodshop that are helpful to everyone from the ...more

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Curated last month by hhurme | Comments 0
Views 84

How to make simple wooden interlocking dovetails

Make simple wooden interlocking dovetails

Tommy (with Al asking the tough questions) walks you through the process of making simple dovetails and some classic "George Washington ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 657

How to make straight cuts in your wood projects

Make straight cuts in your wood projects

Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates some sweet tips to make straight cuts when cutting wood in your home woodworking repair ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,382

How to make the fret work trim pieces for a bombe secretary

Make the fret work trim pieces for a bombe secretary

With divider and bevel in hand, Tommy walks viewers through the layout ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 202

How to make the wood pediment astragal for a bombe secretary

Make the wood pediment astragal for a bombe secretary

Tommy has finished the box frame with front work and blocking attached ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 180

How to make three-dimensional cuts with a scrollsaw

Make three-dimensional cuts with a scrollsaw

In this tutorial from the Scrollsaw Workshop, Steve Good will teach you to make basic 3D scrollsaw cuts using simple patterns. Watch as ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 500

How to make wooden pencil holders

Make wooden pencil holders

Woodworking just isn't satisfying unless you have someone to recieve what you've made. In this video tutorial you will learn how to make a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 434

How to make wooden stilts

Make wooden stilts

1. Cut the 2×4 at a 45° angle, forming two congruent trapezoids. The parallel sides should measure 6 inches and 9.5 inches. These two pieces ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by alexkain | Comments 0
Views 1,044

How to make your desk chair ergonomic for less than $1

Make your desk chair ergonomic for less than $1

Make your back happy at work for less than the price of a hot dog.

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Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 0
Views 333

How to make a woodturned screwdriver

Make a woodturned screwdriver

Here's a turned project you'll use everyday. WOOD Magazine woodturning expert Brian Simmons shows you how to rough out the handle shape ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 0
Views 467

How to mark up a dovetail for the wooden bombe secretary

Mark up a dovetail for the wooden bombe secretary

Tommy marks up the dovetail on the writing surface and then, using a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 242

How to master the basics of the scrollsaw

Master the basics of the scrollsaw

In this four-part tutorial series from the Scrollsaw Workshop, Steve Good prevents an introduction to the fundamentals of using a scrollsaw ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 468

How to matte curved surfaces

Matte curved surfaces

This video shows how to create a jig that will allow you to glue curved surfaces and have no gaps.

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Curated 1 year ago by mywoodencreations | Comments 0
Views 290

How to measure once, cut twice for the wooden bombe secretary

Measure once, cut twice for the wooden bombe secretary

Kleenex box alert! Even an ace make mistakes, and for Tommy, a slight ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 114

How to mill lumber, joint edges, and flatten faces

Mill lumber, joint edges, and flatten faces

This video explains one of the most critical and fundamental aspects of woodworking: milling lumber. The Wood Whisperer reviews his 4-step ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rhei222 | Comments 0
Views 723

How to mix and apply wax when finishing furniture

Mix and apply wax when finishing furniture

Professional finisher Peter Gedrys details how to mix clear furniture wax with dry pigments and artist's oil colors to create decorative ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by dsmith | Comments 0
Views 606

How to mount & rough blanks for woodturning

Mount & rough blanks for woodturning

Woodturning is a hobby that involves wooden items like bowls using various tools on a lathe. Learn about mounting and roughing blanks from a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by ExpertVillage | Comments 0
Views 994

How to paint furniture

Paint furniture

There are so many older pieces of furniture that would look great if only they weren't so beat up. Today I'm going to show you how to ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by Bobinski | Comments 0
Views 1,610

How to paint kitchen cabinets

Paint kitchen cabinets

Painting kitchen cabinets is an easy and inexpensive way to bring old cabinets back to life. Meghan Carter shows you how to paint kitchen ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,337

How to pick up woodworking tips that you won't learn in shop

Pick up woodworking tips that you won't learn in shop

This carpentry series from Woodworking Online covers an array of ...more

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Views 72

How to plan the pigeonhole assembly for the bombe secretary

Plan the pigeonhole assembly for the bombe secretary

Before Tommy can get started cutting and shaping the pigeonhole ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 78

How to plane the wooden dividers for the bombe secretary

Plane the wooden dividers for the bombe secretary

Tommy is building up steam on the Bombe Secretary now and the next ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 98

How to practice safety techniques in the workshop

Practice safety techniques in the workshop

Obviously, our workshops are full of danger. So its very important that we adopt the safest practices possible. And with so many folks new ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 270

How to prepare a cabinet scraper for its first cut

Prepare a cabinet scraper for its first cut

This video shows how easy it is to get a cabinet scraper ready to use.

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Curated 1 year ago by mywoodencreations | Comments 0
Views 606

How to preparing a bowl blank for woodturning

Preparing a bowl blank for woodturning

Learn how to prepare a bowl blank for turning on the lathe in this free video series on woodturning techniques.

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Curated 1 year ago by ExpertVillage | Comments 0
Views 963

How to prevent insect damage when drying lumber

Prevent insect damage when drying lumber

Shopsmith Academy shows you how to prevent insect damage when drying lumber. Preventing insect damage and infestation is essential to ...more

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Curated last month by toastykitten | Comments 0
Views 21

How to prevent tear-out while routing

Prevent tear-out while routing

Shopsmith Academy shows you how to prevent tear-out and practice good shop safety while routing. Apply this lesson to your next woodworking ...more

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Curated last month by toastykitten | Comments 0
Views 22

How to put up a ceiling cornice

Put up a ceiling cornice

Nuts n Bolts is great at providing advice on do-it-yourself projects and woodworking. In this tutorial, Nuts an Bolts shows you how to put ...more

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Curated last month by toastykitten | Comments 0
Views 77

How to put up a floating shelf

Put up a floating shelf

Putting up a one of these new modern floating shelves is seen as an important test of your do-it-yourself prowess. Watch this video ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,735

How to refinish a deck

Refinish a deck

You can have a beautiful, finished deck even when it has been exposed to the elements. Learn how to refinish a deck with this step by step ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,676

How to refinish a table

Refinish a table

Learn how to refinish a table; watch a video demonstrating how to strip off the old finish, prep the surface and apply fresh stain and ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by Bobinski | Comments 0
Views 1,536

How to repaint a piece of furniture

Repaint a piece of furniture

Whether you're resurrecting an old, beat-up wooden table or giving that avocado-colored nightstand a new lease on life, a quick coat of ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 0
Views 1,030

How to repair a wooden doubler for the bombe secretary

Repair a wooden doubler for the bombe secretary

These are the Days of Our Bombe... Last time out, Tommy was ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 103

How to repair your Festool MFT wood work table

Repair your Festool MFT wood work table

The Woodworking Underground shows in this video tutorial a quick and inexpensive way to repair the slot in your Festool MFT (multi-function ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,307

How to replace architectural woodwork in your home

Replace architectural woodwork in your home

Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates how to make a house look like an older Victorian by simply replacing some of the woodwork.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 292

How to restore outdoor furniture

Restore outdoor furniture

Learn how to give your outdoor furniture a facelift; watch a video demonstrating how to clean, brighten, sand, stain and seal outdoor ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by Bobinski | Comments 0
Views 510

How to revamp the pigeonhole assemble on a bombe secretary

Revamp the pigeonhole assemble on a bombe secretary

Tommy discusses his work ethic and concern for his own workmanship ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 182

How to rough the exterior of a bowl in woodworking

Rough the exterior of a bowl in woodworking

Learn how to rough-out the exterior of a green bowl blank on the lathe in this free woodturning video series.

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Curated 1 year ago by ExpertVillage | Comments 0
Views 1,202

How to sand wood

Sand wood

Sanding is an important step when preparing wood for painting or staining. You Will Need * Sandpaper of varying grits * A random-orbit ...more

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Curated 2 months ago by Howcast | Comments 0
Views 394

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Fed up with your boring ol' traditional holiday wreath? Ditch the greenery and go extra festive this year with this felt ball wreath HowTo, courtesy of Norwegian craft blog Pickles. P.S. You'll need ...

Art Borne From the Barrel of a Gun

Incredible high speed photography, capturing bullets piercing objects (via Flickr user Alex Andrea Broderick). Previously, Speeding Bullet at 1,000,000 FPS.

Beautiful Animated Boxes Conducted by Drummer

You don't want to miss this animation. The overall concept -particularly the color, movement and sound- is beautiful. The piece is entitled "Box Animation, performed by Mike Edel, and created by ...

Real Life Plastic Green Army Man

Whether you're into cosplay or not, this life sized army "figurine" is awesome. The photo realistic plastic toy soldier was a contestant in a cosplay competition at Italy's Lucca Comics ...

I Want a Robo-Chef in My Kitchen

This year's FOOMA International Food Machinery and Technology Exhibition had a few robots I wouldn't mind hanging around my kitchen. The sushi-bot's hand is amazing... if only it could make the sushi ...

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