Reader’s Project Gallery
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Tool Themed Workshop Clock
We’re flattered that this reader took inspiration for this cool workshop clock from projects he saw on the site.
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Wooden Toy Train
This reader adds to his wooden train collection with a piece he created using a picture.
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Cherry Keepsake Box
This reader got a clock kit in 1974, and while it never quite became a clock, it has turned into this great keepsake box.
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Old Table, New Desk
This reader was tasked with building an industrial-style desk for his nephew’s home office. A few reclaimed pieces (including an oak library table) later and he has a rather impressive piece.
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Pipe Clamp Holder for Bench Vise
This reader shares his design for converting a benchtop vise into a holder for wide or narrow workpieces.
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Matching Oak Nightstands
This reader’s grandson was looking for a set of matching nightstands, and a bunch of recycled oak was just what he needed.
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John Deere Bench
This reader created a heartfelt gift for his brothers in law based on a simple plan he found, then painted and stickered it to match their favorite tractors.
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White Oak Shower Seat
This reader turns to woodworking for a practical solution to his father’s problem, and ends up with a unique (and less expensive) answer.
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Hidden Compartment Box
When thinking up presents for Christmas, this reader designed some clever boxes with hidden compartments.
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Sinker Cypress Corner Cabinet
When this reader’s wife asked for a new corner dining room cabinet, he created this piece using 100% sinker cypress. After a few delays, of course.
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Koala Bank
A lot of woodworking projects start with the question “Can you make…”? When prompted to try his hand at a Koala-themed coin bank, this reader got to work.
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Custom Wall Tool Holders
This reader created a nice, clean storage space for his hand tools over his workbench. He’s included a build video to demonstrate how he built it.
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Spalted Maple Wine Cabinet
This reader built this impressive wine cabinet from a maple tree that was bulldozed and chainsawed into pieces.
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Cherry Baby’s Crib
For his first large-scale furniture project, this reader built a cherry wood crib for his nephew’s first baby.
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Custom Shop Counters
This reader created three custom counters for a sweets shop in his native Greece. He’s included a link to a step-by-step video to demonstrate his construction.
