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PROJECT: White Oak Trivet
Whether you make this project out of white oak (as the author did) or not, this white oak trivet makes a great little gift you can create with your scroll saw.
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PROJECT: Weekend Tambour Gift Box
Here’s the perfect scrapwood project. The author says that his unique gift boxes have been used for everything from wine to candles. The box always finds a home — long after the “gift” is gone!
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Old-Fashioned Music Box
This hand-cranked music-making machine taps out a short tune on a xylophone.
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Wine Bottle Holder Project
It takes just two parts to build this attractive holder for storing or displaying a bottle of your best vino.
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VIDEO: End-Grain Cutting Board Project
Turn scraps of closed-grain hardwood into a durable and attractive end-grain cutting board.
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VIDEO: Knife Block Project
A few pieces of hardwood stock and a handful of spacers is all you need to create a custom knife block.
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Leaf Sconce Project
Surprise a candle lover in your family with this wall accent. It’s a gift you can make in an afternoon.
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Entryway Coat Rack Project
This easy-to-build unit lets you hang hats and coats, store mittens and scarves, and can be built in an afternoon.
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A Woodworker’s Dog Bed
Here’s a sturdy and fun-to-build napping spot for your favorite pooch. It even includes a drawer for all of those special play toys. We’ve sized this particular bed to fit a large dog.
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Oak Jewelry Box
This reader’s project is a good example that even in great looking pieces, there are often decisions that we’ll make differently “next time.”