Make an Edge Grain Cutting Board
We made these edge grain cutting boards from hard maple and walnut and show two ways to route the juice grooves as well as an easy way to route the handles!
Woodworking
Install a "DIY" Mini-Split Heat Pump / Air Conditioner
To make the shop a lot more fun to work in during the summer and winter, we decided to install a ductless mini-split heat pump.
Install a Quick Release End Vise
To finish up our Roubo-inspired workbench, we'll install a Rockler quick-release end vise and a set of workbench caster plates to make it easy to move around the shop.
Build a Sliding Deadman (Board Jack)
To help support longer workpieces in the leg-vise while planing, we'll add this simple sliding deadman to our workbench.
Build a Workbench Leg Vise
Next up for our Roubo-inspired workbench is a heavy duty leg vise using a single 2x8, an inexpensive vise screw, and a linear bearing and shaft.
Build a Roubo-Inspired Workbench
This Roubo-inspired workbench is built by laminating together board to form the leg tenons and mortises in the top as well as the lap joints for its long stretchers.
Design a Roubo-Inspired Workbench in SketchUp
In this introduction to SketchUp, we'll design a version of our Roubo-inspired workbench.
Design a Roubo-Inspired Workbench in Fusion 360
In this introduction to Fusion 360, we'll design a fully parametric version of our Roubo-inspired workbench.
5K Subscriber Giveaway (Closed)
We wanted to do a little giveaway to say thanks to all of you that have been following us here and on YouTube.
Workbench / Outfeed Table Upgrades
Some of the most useful improvements that we've made to the workbench over the last few months.
Build Three Clamp Racks from Scraps
These clamp racks are a great way to organize most clamps and can be made easily from just a few scraps.
Milling Short Logs on the Bandsaw
A quick experiment to see how easy it would be to mill short logs using a bandsaw.
Build a Seed Starting Rack
This seed starting (or storage) rack is simple to build and can be easily customized to a desired size.
Build a Drill Press Table
This drill press table and fence can be built quickly from some scrap MDF and a few pieces of T-track.
Build a Workbench / Outfeed Table
This combination workbench and table saw outfeed support is not only functional but also contains plenty of storage space.
Build a Simple Skateboard Rack
This simple skateboard rack can be easily customized to fit up to five skateboards using a single 8' piece of lumber.
Build an Arcade Marquee Lightbox
Here's a fun little project for anyone that has a favorite arcade game!
Build a Pair of Sturdy Folding Sawhorses
Here's a fairly quick project showing how I built a very sturdy pair of folding sawhorses from 2x4s.