Not my first project by any means, but the first project I chose to film while building to help showcase the projects I tackle. It is not the most complicated project either - but I have seen a lot of people posting their cool projects and wanted to share my first dual build + filmed...

First things first. I'm new in the forum, so hello everyone and thanks in advance for your advices. My project is aging raw pine stairs. I'm on the samples phase still, but close to a final decission. Following some advices of the knowledge base articles fom another wood website (and a lot of...

Hello, My name is Nathan and my wife and I just recently started a business creating rustic style wood works using up-cycled materials. We have joined this thread hoping to gain a welcome to the world or woodworkers and to get some great tips to help my skill grow. We are based out of the...

This project was made with two 2x4s and two solid wood round discs. Although it’s hard to see in the photos, the pillar has a unique shape due to the v-notched 2x4s. This design is very sturdy and should hold about anything you would like to place on it. Build Instructions...

I am in need for ideas... I have a special piece of wood that I have carved out into a hollow frame. I want to make a kid bookshelf for my firstborn child. My first instinct was to dado the shelves in with a router and jig, but my router will not fit. I am not sure if I can chisel a straight...

This End Table matches the shelf from a few weeks ago – see last step of video. As with the shelf, the design is simple, easy to make and is relatively low cost (under $25). As with the shelf, the design is very beefy and should hold up to any abuse you would like to throw at it. Video of...

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9WLCiOWQRk Build Instructions: http://www.instructables.com/id/Rustic-Book-Shelf-or-TV-stand/

This is a modified version of the desk from the Ana White website. Keeping with my upcycled theme, this project was built from the top of an old desk. If you prefer, the top can be made from 2x12s. I’ve also included a quick video of the build along with a PDF version of the plans. Build...

Simple project. Build Instructions: http://www.instructables.com/id/Pallet-End-Table/ Video of build: http://youtu.be/kVAYXVGiL_8

Simple project to do with the kids. http://www.instructables.com/id/Pallet-Wood-Painting/

I have some lovely old wood boards purchased from an estate sale. Each one is 3" thick, a foot wide, and over 4 ft long. On one side they still have the rough circular saw marks from when they were milled. I want to turn them into something, maybe a TV stand, and I want them smooth enough to be...

Hi all, I found this forum while looking for some help regarding joinery... and I am sure glad to see so many people discussing this topic. I started woodworking while staying in a wildlife sanctuary in the Himalayas (India).... mostly rustic furniture for my home use... Recently I have...

My kids were at a lumberjack competition this weekend, and they were giving away slices that they cut from a pine log. My kids brought home two. I thought they would look pretty turned into rustic table tops with a clear coat of polyurethane. But I've never worked with raw wood before. I...

I go by roughnrustic within the forum, which pinpoints what i do. 99% of the jobs i do are rustic. I live & work in a mountainous/touristy community, so most people who live here and visit really like the whole rustic style, so i have over time specialized in this style & i love it. I design &...

Hey Everyone I just joined the forum. I'd love some feedback on this table. I had a short cedar board so I decided to make a small table out of it. Here's what it turned into. It's nothing too special but it has a nice rustic look. I'm pretty new to woodworking and I'm considering selling...

Hi everyone , here is my latest Extreme Birdhouse .This house is made from 100 year old reclaimed barn wood .It is 5 ft wide , 7 ft tall and has a built in bird bath in the roof . The railings are all made from 1/4" steel. A few weeks ago i was contacted by a magazine called Birds and Blooms...

Hi everyone , here is my latest outdoor project . This arbor is made from discarded pine branches that were headed to the fire pit . It is 7 ft square and 13 ft high .