New Kreg hardware jigs

Kreg Tool has some new hardware jigs available starting Sept. 1.

There are three categories: Cabinet hardware; Drawer slide; and Concealed hinge. All look to be of the same quality (I haven’t gotten my hands on them yet) as all the other Kreg jigs I’ve used, and will probably prompt me to toss out my well-worn shop-made jigs I’ve used for these purposes in the past. As soon a I get them I’ll post my usual Quick Look videos and reviews.

Head over to my Facebook page for tons of photos and more details, including MSRPs, for these jigs.

Make Some Sawdust!

Chief

BLACK+DECKER Your Big Finish #YourBigFinish #sp

BLACK+DECKER has launched a movement to get all the unfinished home projects moving again. Join them for the opportunity to win $10,000 cash and products. Plus, they might put you and your finished project on a billboard right in the middle of Times Square. So while your family may never notice that you finished hanging the crown molding, millions of others will!

For this campaign, there are Weekly Prizes, at approximately $439.91 per prize, and one Grand Prize of $10,000.  The Weekly Prizes include one of each of the following:

BLACK+DECKER prize package comprised of one (1) of each of the following:
•BDCDE120C 20V MAX* Lithium Drill/Driver with AutoSense™
•BDEMS600 Mouse Sander
•BDCS40BI 4V MAX* Lithium Pivot Screwdriver
•BDCDCMT120 Matrix 20V MAX* Lithium Drill/Driver
• LCS1020 20V MAX* Chainsaw
• BDCMTRS Matrix Reciprocating Saw Attachment
• BDCMTI Matrix Impact Driver Attachment

To enter, visit the campaign landing page, and enter your First Name, Last Initial, Email, City, State, Phone and upload a photo of yourself and your completed project!

Please note, the contest ends December 28th, 2014.

Visit the Finished Project Gallery to browse the other entries and get inspiration for your own projects.

My Big Finish

For my Big Finish project, I plan to complete a wine rack and storage cabinet my wife has wanted for a couple of years. Being a freelance DIY/Wooodworking content producer, I often let my home projects go to the back burner while I work on paying projects. Well, now, I plan to finish this one right quick.

Here’s the “before” (the current view) of the wasted space area:

See that narrow space against the wall and to the left of the fridge? There I plan to create this:

There will be room for wine bottles in the diagonal storage cubbies, and additional space for other libation bottles and/or wine glasses in the top shelf and the cabinet space below.

Look for detailed how-to photos, step-by-step instructions, and illustrations in the coming weeks.

Thank you to BLACK+DECKER for sponsoring this post and inspiring me to FINALLY finish this project!

Shop Creativity Contest

I’ve been running a little contest on my Facebook page with the idea of highlighting creativity in workbenches, jigs, and/or storage. Take a look at the album here and click on the like button for each one you do, in fact, like. The one with the most likes on Dec. 15 will receive a prize.

This may turn into a monthly contest, so stay tuned!

Make Some Sawdust!

Chief

This Week From Chief’s Shop: September 23, 2013 #woodworking

This Week from Chief’s Shop: Five Sketches of the Day, five Videos, one Plan of the Week, and a Quick Look review of the new Kreg Jig® K5.

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Chief

Plan of the Week: Raised Bookcase #woodworking

The Chief’s Shop Raised Bookcase gets some inspiration from Arts & Crafts/Mission styles. Differing from typical bookcase projects, the bottom shelf of this project has been lifted above floor level. The size of this project also lends itself to be used as sofa table.

You’ll need a table saw or circular saw, miter saw, jig saw, drill driver, and Kreg Jig.

Click the image below to access the plan page and a pdf download.

Be sure to like Chief’s Shop on Facebook! Prizes are awarded at various levels of “likes”.

Make Some Sawdust!

Chief

This Week From Chief’s Shop: September 8, 2013 #woodworking

This Week from Chief’s Shop: Four Sketches of the Day, four Videos, one Plan of the Week, and one plan for Houzz.com.

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Chief

Plan of the Week: Ready For School Bench #woodworking #DIY

The Chief’s Shop Ready For School Bench can be used in a foyer, mudroom, or garage as a staging area for preparing to leave for school, or heading off to the bus stop.

This project has two options for the lumber needed. One lumber list and cutting diagram are for those who have a table saw and are comfortable ripping 2x lumber. The other is for those who may not have a table saw or are not comfortable ripping 2x lumber. Other than the optional table saw, this plan requires a miter saw, jig saw, drill driver, and Kreg Jig.

Click the image below to access the plan page and a pdf download.

Be sure to like Chief’s Shop on Facebook! Prizes are awarded at various levels of “likes”.

Make Some Sawdust!

Chief

This Week From Chief’s Shop: August 26, 2013 #woodworking

This Week from Chief’s Shop: Five Sketches of the Day, five Videos, one Plan of the Week, and one Houzz.com project.

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Make Some Sawdust!

Chief

This Week from Chief’s Shop: June 15, 2013

This Week from Chief’s Shop: One Plan of the Week, five Sketches of the Day, six Videos including the second episode of Hey Chief!,  and one how-to for Houzz.com.

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Make Some Sawdust!

Chief

This Week From Chief’s Shop: June 1, 2013

This Week from Chief’s Shop: One Plan of the Week, five Sketches of the Day, five Videos, one article for Houzz.com.

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Make Some Sawdust!

Chief