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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…

Elegant Tapered Salt and Pepper Shakers

June 21, 2017 By Paul Mayer & filed under Easy Wood Projects, Last Minute Woodworking Gifts, Plans and Projects.

Looking for a quick “mass production” gift project? These tapered wooden salt and pepper shakers make a stylish addition to any table setting, and they can be made in a jiffy in a modestly equipped woodshop. You can make just the shakers, or if you have time, add the platform that is pictured here which…

Make Your Own Wooden Sign

November 9, 2016 By David Radtke & filed under Easy Wood Projects, Plans and Projects, Woodturning Projects, Woodworking Projects.

Some friends of mine have a cabin in the north woods with an out building for extra overnight guests to bunk up for the evening. It’s a great place to fall asleep on a moonlit night listening to the cooing owls and the foxes rustling through the brush. Both friends have a Swedish heritage so…

How to Build a Bat House

March 18, 2016 By David Munkittrick & filed under Easy Wood Projects, Plans and Projects, Woodworking Projects.

Why a Bat House? I have bats in my belfry. Well, actually, they’re in my barn where I store my lumber and I’d like to get them out. Although my initial research was aimed at getting rid of the bats, I ended up building them a house. Here’s why: I discovered that many of my…

Butter Board and Spreader Set

December 8, 2015 By Paul Mayer & filed under Easy Wood Projects, Last Minute Woodworking Gifts, Plans and Projects.

This butter board and spreader set provides a great accent to a special meal. From a woodworking perspective, it is easy to crank out a bunch of these in a single day, and the project also provides a great use for scrap wood. The convenient on-board storage also provides a nice home for the spreader…

How to Make a Paper Towel Holder

December 8, 2015 By Bruce Kieffer & filed under Easy Wood Projects, Last Minute Woodworking Gifts, Plans and Projects.

Time is a-wasting. The holidays are upon us. If you’re struggling to figure out one more something to build for a gift, then here you go; learn how to make a paper towel holder. This is a versatile piece since it is not permanently mounted to a wall or cabinet. It can be moved and…

How to Make a Boot or Shoe Jack

December 8, 2015 By David Radtke & filed under Easy Wood Projects, Last Minute Woodworking Gifts, Plans and Projects.

Whether you’re removing tight fitting boots or slip on shoes, you’ll love the quick and easy mechanical advantage of this do-it-yourself boot jack. We’ve laid it all out for you so you can easily learn how to make a boot jack too. We also provide boot jack plans below… Read more »