Top 100 Woodworking Projects

1. 1. 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 this DIY Network...

2. 2. Decorating and Design (03:02)

   

   Give an old dresser a new lease on life and turn it into a sofa table.

3. 3. Cool Laser Level (02:33)

   

   Keep things straight with a cool laser level.

4. 4. How to Draw Angles and Circles

   

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   Drawing perfect circles and angles can be challenging. Carl Mueller, host of DIY Tools & Techniques, offers some foolproof techniques f...

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   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

5. 5. Delta Planer (00:01:36)

   

   Check out this two-speed planer that smoothes lumber to desired thickness.

6. 6. Inserting Screws in Hardwood (00:00:24)

   

   This simple method makes driving screws into hardwood far easier.

7. 7. Clamp Basics

   Clamps are essential workshop tools for holding wood in position. It's useful to have a collection of clamps on hand for common tasks.

8. 8. Best Shop Vacs for Woodworkers (04:23)

   

   Before buying a shop vac, explore the options of a few different models.

9. 9. Blanket Chest (00:20:00)

   

   Bruce builds a traditional cherry blanket chest.

10. 10. How to Build a Wood Picnic Table

    

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    A hand-built cedar picnic table will outlast the elements and stay in your family for years to come.

    Time:

    Two Days

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

11. 11. Hardwood Floor Care (04:54)

    

    Woodworking expert Bruce Johnson shows how to care for hardwood floors.

12. 12. Dremel Stylus (00:01:23)

    

    From crafts to cleaning, this tiny multi-tool lets you work with precision.

13. 13. Adjustable Outfeed Table (04:53)

    

    Build your own out-feed extension table suitable for use with a table saw.

14. 14. Big and Small Custom Projects (00:04:45)

    

    Enter the world of Design Tech and see their large and small projects.

15. 15. Tips for Making and Installing a Sacrificial Fence

    DIY Tools and Techniques offers tips for building and installing a sacrificial fence to make cuts that are close to the blade.