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Walnut DIY Knife Block Plans

November 22, 2017 By Seth Keller & filed under Last Minute Woodworking Gifts, Plans and Projects, Woodworking Projects.

Storing kitchen knives is a perpetual problem. Some people buy them one by one, and when not in use, the knives jangle inside a drawer getting dull and nicked. Other people store an enormous set of nine or ten kitchen knives, six steak knives, scissors, and a sharpening steel in a huge angled knife block…

How to Make an iPad, iPhone, Tablet, or Smartphone Stand

November 15, 2017 By Bruce Kieffer & filed under Easy Wood Projects, More Woodworking Projects, Plans and Projects, Woodworking Plans, Woodworking Projects.

This clever and gorgeous iPad stand is a great last-minute gift project; you can complete it over the course of 2 to 3 days. The stand has both a high and a low setting, and to amaze the audience, the leg seems magically held in place! The secret? Small rare earth magnets. Almost everyone has…

10 Beautiful Woodworking Projects for the Home

July 18, 2017 By Editor & filed under Blog.

In this project guide, you will find instructions for ten of our favorite home woodworking projects, all curated by Woodworkers Guild of America contributing editors. These handcrafted items will be sure to complement any home style and make excellent gift ideas. Implementing a variety of common woodworking techniques, these plans are suitable for many different…

9 Last-Minute Woodworking Gift Ideas

December 2, 2016 By Editor & filed under Blog.

If you’re in need of a last minute gift idea, then put your woodworking talents to use and handcraft something valuable. For inspiration, we have compiled a collection of nine woodworking projects perfect for gifting when you don’t have a lot of time. These step-by-step demonstrations provide all the information you need to whip up…

12 Woodworking Projects and Gift Ideas for the Kitchen

November 7, 2016 By Editor & filed under Blog.

Much like wood shops, kitchens are full of tools and utensils. Why not customize some of them? You can build lots of useful items for your kitchen right in your own shop! These projects are great ideas for gifts too, who doesn’t like to receive something handmade? Walnut Knife Block Minimize clutter and organize your…

4 Ways to Make a Wooden Bottle Opener

July 25, 2016 By Editor & filed under Blog.

Whatever your bottled beverage of choice, we’ve got ideas on how to open them. You can make a simple handheld bottle opener design, or a wall-mounted number that catches the cap with a magnet feature. In any case, bottle openers are simple and useful projects that also make great gifts. Repurpose Old Openers with New…

Turn an Oil Wand Kaleidoscope

January 31, 2013 By AJ Moses & filed under Plans and Projects, Woodturning Projects, Woodworking Projects.

As I’ve stated in earlier articles, my shop (like many others) generates a lot of small pieces of wood, each one precious. My wife just shakes her head and often accuses me of buying scraps! I’ve turned those piles of scrap into lots of fun projects like cribbage boards, serving trays and napkin holders. This…

Great Last Minute Christmas Gifts

November 22, 2011 By George Vondriska & filed under Blog.

‘Twas a month before Christmas and Oh, woe is me. No gifts are ready For under the tree There are siblings, cousins, Aunt Gertie too I’ll never be ready. What can I do? When what to my wondering eyes should appear But a sleigh full of stories That filled me with cheer The projects are…

Modern Candle Wall Sconce

November 15, 2011 By Paul Mayer & filed under Last Minute Woodworking Gifts, Plans and Projects, Woodworking Projects.

I went to Daniel Kantor of Kantor Group (Minneapolis based design firm) to get a fresh idea for a WWGOA Christmas project. I am delighted with the design he has provided for this modern candle wall sconce, as it looks great and it is relatively simple to build in mass production for Christmas gifts. Dan…