One of the latest projects I’ve been tinkering with is building a custom outdoor television enclosure for our covered deck. This has been a bit of a trial-and-error journey, but I’m enjoying the challenge of blending function, durability, and a little bit of rustic design. The TV: A Big Experiment The centerpiece of this build […]
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I recently had a wood staining project that didn’t go to plan. I was rushing to stain some oak barrel staves for a railing project one evening to have the wood ready to install by the weekend. After about 3 days the stain was still tacky, and wasn’t in a condition where I wanted to
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There’s something about a cabin in the woods that brings a sense of tranquility and nostalgia. But when it comes to practicality, sometimes a little DIY magic is needed to make your cabin space more functional and visually appealing. In this blog post, we’ll take you through an inspiring woodworking project to enclose an overhead
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Oak barrels are widely known for their use in the production of wine and whiskey. These barrels are made from high-quality oak wood, which makes them a popular choice for upcycling projects. One such project is turning an oak barrel stave into a rustic key holder rack. In this article, we will guide you through
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Woodworking is a rewarding and fulfilling hobby that allows you to create beautiful and functional objects out of wood. However, to do woodworking properly, you need to have the right tools. The right tools will make your work easier, safer, and more accurate, which will allow you to produce better results. In this article, we
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After being canceled in 2020 because of the pandemic, the Sedro Woolley Loggerrodeo returned in 2021. Here are photos from some of the chainsaw artists this year. It seemed there were less participants, but it certainly wasn’t lacking in quality. Some absolutely amazing pieces.
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This is another in-progress project I’m working on for the cabin. With the scrap wood left over from the Murphy bed cabinet I had enough to build a door. There’s a few kits available on the market for hidden doors, and specifically hidden doors with pool cue racks, but one’s I came across started out
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This is another in-progress project that I have underway. This post will be updated as I continue the project. Here’s a dry fit of what I’m building: A temporary screw to hold the triangle that will most likely be replaced with a wood dowel setup. Also using the bottom mount of a pool cue rack
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I recently purchased a Rockler I-Semble Murphy bed kit. This kit comes with all of the hardware needed to build a Murphy wall bed, minus the wood to build the cabinet. It also comes with dimensions for the plywood cuts to build the cabinet. I took advantage of using the cutting service at our local
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This article showcases some before and after photos of bear bench carving from a Loggerodeo auction. I’m trying to dig up the actual artist’s name for this piece and will update this article when I find it.
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