Top 100 Woodworking Projects

1. 1. Tips for Using a Log Splitter

   DIY Tools and Techniques host David Thiel shares helpful tips and information on using a motorized log splitter.

2. 2. How to Add a Miter Saw Stop

   

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   Clamping a board to the fence is a common way to make a homemade stop for a miter saw, but it's not the most accurate st...

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

3. 3. Gilded Alder Picture Frame (06:36)

   

   For the gilded picture frame project, host David Marks selects Alder wood, cuts the stock to size and planes each board...

4. 4. Turned Wood Bowl - Part 3 (05:15)

   

   Demonstrating techniques for hollowing out the inside of the bowl.

5. 5. Louisville Slugger Bats (03:43)

   

   Peek inside the manufacturing plant of these popular baseball bats.

6. 6. How to Make a Wedged Tenon Joint

   

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   A mortise and tenon joint is often used because of its structural integrity and holding power. Learn how to build a knoc...

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   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

7. 7. Helpful Spade Drill Bits (01:32)

   

   For projects and home improvement projects, spade bits are perfect for cutting holes and are terrific for many other app...

8. 8. Walnut Coat Rack - Part 4 (02:39)

   

   After sanding the walnut coat rack project, this piece is ready for finishing. Wood Works host David Marks applies a sim...

9. 9. Shaping the Asian Bench (03:32)

   

   During this stage, host David Marks sculpts and shapes the distinctive curved surfaces of the seat and legs. This will g...

10. 10. Types of Push Sticks

    DIY experts show how push sticks and push blocks are necessary tools for the table saw and joiner. They act as extension...

11. 11. Dado Blade Basics

    The dado blade stack is actually a number of circular blades stacked atop one another to form a wide cutting area. Use t...

12. 12. Viewer Jig: Board Center Finder

    

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    Host David Thiel shows how to make a jig that can easily help find and mark the center of a board.

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    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

13. 13. Tips for Cutting Wooden Rings

    Cutting a wooden ring can be more difficult than it seems. DIY Network makes it easy to cut wooden rings with these basi...

14. 14. Must-Have Push Sticks (04:52)

    

    Buy or design your own push sticks and push blocks, must-have tools for the workshop. Watch as host David Thiel shows ho...

15. 15. Stripping Wicker and Metal (03:41)

    

    Strip away layers of built-up paint on wicker and old metal furniture