This pumpkin pattern is good for both Halloween and fall decor.
Click on the image to download the pattern in five sizes. Use up that scrap wood!
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You’ve got a project that requires the same radius be cut on a corner of SEVERAL parts. It’s not a radius for which you have something you can use to make the mark, such as a can lid. You’ve got to use a compass for each mark. Or do you? Save some time with this tip.
Mark the radius on only one part.
Make the cut.
Line up the part with the next blank and make the mark. Repeat for however many parts you have.
Make sure you gang sand (lining up at least two parts, clamping together, and sanding) the parts to make them match. Be sure to NOT cut on the line, but just outside of the line. You want to use the mark as a sanding guide.
The thought behind this concept is making a replica of a railroad cart. I see them turned into coffee tables (not a big stretch to do that) all the time. It wouldn’t be exact, but I might actually use replacement lawn mower wheels (the large back wheels) in the middle rather than the wheels I show here.
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The Chief’s Shop Reading Bench project is perfect for a little nook that needs a little “something”, a study, or a child’s room. It can seat two, or one person with legs stretched out. The shelf on the end can be used to store magazines, books, etc.
My usual tool suspects are needed to complete it – table saw, miter saw, jig saw, drill driver, and Kreg Jig.
Click the image below to download the plan.
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A little stool concept with a curved seat. I think I’d like to bend the seat slats rather than cut them to shape.
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Exactly as it sounds, this concept is for sitting in comfort while playing video games. Cushions/pillows required of course. The shelf on the back is for stashing snacks that can be accessed by reaching back (hence the large open area). Cup holders are on the ends.
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Large dimension lumber and an open design. Good for a home office or shop.
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Corners take their fair share of abuse. Look at any desk, table, or bookcase with a bit of age on it and you’ll find a chunk missing or areas eroded down. Moving (from room to room or across country) and just plain ol’ everyday use will create these beloved features.
On new projects I create I’m doing my best to avoid any sort of imperfection – that is unless I’m going for that look. I used to cringe at being asked to create a distressed piece. Now I almost hope someone asks me to do it.
I use a couple of easy techniques for edges and corners that anyone can recreate.
Whittling
Yep, just scoop out a chunk right along the edge. Use a sharp pocket knife or a chisel. I vary it from large scoops to notches. The trick is learning how to make just enough marks to look natural, yet not too many to look manufactured. On the latter, think of some “high end” catalogue pieces you’ve seen – a pattern should NOT exist when it comes to creating a natural worn look.
Be sure to whittle where it makes sense to see chunks taken out of a project. Imagine yourself moving the piece. Could you see a certain part bumping into a wall easily? What would happen if it dropped on a sidewalk? Keep these things in mind.
One other tip: You want these scoops and notches to look like they’ve been their for years, so do some sanding to smooth any sharp edges.
Sanding
As simple as it gets. The above photo is of a sanding sponge. I use them on softwoods to give that slightly rounded over appearance to a corner, as if a hand has run along it hundreds of times. You can get more aggressive with a detail sander, but don’t go crazy.
Again, think of natural wear and tear. The front edge of a desk is a natural area to wear down, but the top edge of a six-foot bookcase is not.
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A coffee table concept for a waiting room or commercial lobby.
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Time to get a little batty with this Halloween bat template!
Click on the image to download the pattern in four sizes. Use up that scrap wood!
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