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Awhile back I saw a really cool reclaimed wood cookbook/tablet stand advertised in a catalog. But the $110 price tag was a big "no, thanks" for me. Here is a tutorial on my version with plenty of options for you to customize a couple of your own. 

Eric Gorges, host of A Craftsman's Legacy, wanted to build something that would eventually become a family heirloom. He decided on a growth chart for his daughter using Birdseye Maple and Brass.

These Ultimate Flush Trim Bits are perfect when working with templates or when using a router to flush trim matching wood surfaces. 

A stack-laminated blank looks great and solves wiring problems.

Sharpen your machine-dovetailing skills with this handy project.

Help your garden grow up with a mini-monument for climbing plants.

Work wood? Then you probably work metal from time to time. Here are some excellent tips for fabricating aluminum, brass, and steel as nicely as you craft wood. 

Trim details transform a plywood case into a piece of furniture. 

Of all the picture frames I’ve built in my career, this remains one of my favorites. With its lovely but understated detailing, it conveys a simple elegance that respects a photo or painting without clamoring for attention itself.

The unusual thing about this particular box is that it’s turned from a hybrid blank. Resin casting, a means of molding acrylic material into blanks for turning, has become very popular in recent years and hybrid blanks are a big part of the trend. “Hybrid” is a term coined for combining wood and resin together to create beautiful and unique designs.