Jan 7, 2017 | Design Plans, Woodworking, Woodworking Projects
Here are the design plans and material list for this bench I designed and built. The bench is modern with a Japanese influence and the leg and brace design make it incredibly strong. I’m confident that the bench can support several hundred pounds…..at least...
Dec 23, 2016 | Design Plans, Tools & Tips, Woodworking, Woodworking Projects
Learn how to build a simple snowboard storage rack that will hold up to five snowboards. You’ll need only a few pieces of material for this project so it’s easy to do and is a great space saver and organizer. Here’s the video and material list and...
Dec 16, 2016 | Design Plans, In The Studio, Special Projects, Woodworking, Woodworking Projects
Learn how to make a wooden piggy bank which is great gift idea. It’s also a great way to practice your woodworking skills and I made my box using dovetails but you can make box joints, butt joints or miter joints. Here’s the video with how-to instructions...
Dec 12, 2016 | Tools & Tips, Woodworking, Woodworking Projects
I make a pair of black walnut tables with hand-cut dovetails for a client and show you how to finish them using Waterlox, which is my go-to finishing product for fine furniture. Check out https://waterlox.com/furniture-jon-peters to learn how to finish...
Nov 8, 2016 | Tools & Tips, Uncategorized, Woodworking, Woodworking Projects
Learn how to build a small outdoor cabinet and storage shed. The cabinet I’m making will store my welding tanks but it’s the ideal size as an outdoor tool shed. Check out the video and project photos below to help with your...
Nov 4, 2016 | In The Studio, Tools & Tips, Woodworking, Woodworking Projects
I show you how to repurpose a mid-century modern desk to make it a mobile work table with storage and a rolling base. ...
Nov 4, 2016 | Art Projects, Framing, Woodworking
Learn how to make custom strip frames for your artwork using five gallon paint sticks. I’ll show you the tools and tips you’ll need to do it yourself....
Oct 18, 2016 | Tools & Tips, Woodworking
Learn how to fix a crack in a wooden chair using epoxy and and a dowels as reinforcement. I show you all the tools and tips you’ll need to do this furniture repair project....
Oct 13, 2016 | Home & Garden, Woodworking, Woodworking Projects
I replace an old lamp post and built a new one using leftover Cedar from the outdoor kitchen build and marine plywood for the flat panels, base and top. Learn all the tools and tips you’ll need to do it yourself. Here’s the video and some additional...
Sep 12, 2016 | Art Projects, Artist Notebook, Framing, In The Studio, Woodworking, Woodworking Projects
Learn how to make a convex frame for a painting I made for a client. I make the frame and show it installed in the client’s house. Learn all of the tools, tips and woodworking techniques you’ll need to make a custom...