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Rietveld Crate Chair

April 2020 #252, Beginner Woodworking, Chairmaking, Chairs, Furniture Projects, I Can Do That, Projects, Woodworking Posts / Enthusiast

Gerrit Rietveld’s simple design for a lounge chair is a great platform for exploring ergonomics. PROJECT #2005 • Skill Level:Beginner • Time: 4 hours • Cost: $50 Gerrit Rietveld was…
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Fish Sticks Trivet

Beginner Woodworking, I Can Do That, Kitchen Projects, October 2009, Projects, Trivets, Woodworking Gifts, Woodworking Posts, Woodworking With Kids / Enthusiast

This trivet is simple and fun to make – in any number of shapes.
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Easy Corner Shelf

Beginner Woodworking, I Can Do That, November 2008, Projects, Shelves, Shelving & Storage, Weekend Project, Woodworking Posts / Enthusiast

This handsome hanging storage unit is a snap to build with screwed butt joints.
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Easy Canted Wall Box

August 2007, Beginner Woodworking, Box, Boxes, I Can Do That, Projects, Shelving & Storage, Weekend Project, Woodworking Posts / Enthusiast

Adapted from a 19th-century example, this wall-hung shelf is perfect for displaying your treasures.
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Your First Plywood Project: One Sheet Plywood Desk

All, Beginner Woodworking, Featured Products, Festool, Plywood, plywood projects, plywood woodworking, Sheet Goods, Woodworking, Woodworking Posts, Woodworking Projects, Woodworking Tips / Enthusiast

I recommended trying to build a desk for your first piece of furniture. The standard rectangle with four legs is simple enough for beginners to get stuck in, and will teach you valuable skills that you can use on more difficult projects. I love using single sheets of ply to create a whole piece of […]

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Make a Slab-Topped Coffee Table

Beginner Woodworking, Coffee Tables, February 2023 #269, Furniture Projects, I Can Do That, Live Edge, Projects, Rough Lumber, Woodworking Basics, Woodworking Posts / Enthusiast

This live-edge coffee table is just the beginning of what you can build with a $20 doweling jig. Project #2302 • Skill Level: Beginner • Time: 4 Days • Cost: $400 This walnut coffee table is featured in my latest …
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