3 Easy To Make Woodworking Projects That Sell | DIY Gifts

I wanted to show you guys some of the projects I make to give as gifts or to sell! I came up with 3 that I think go over very well and most people will love.

Tools used in this build:

[Dad-hhqp]

So not only is this vid helpful to a backyard wood maker but your times of being a regular guy forgetting something makes me smile and feel good that I'm not the only one out there.

[Litlight]

I have made sliding top boxes like these before, using various joinery methods, including but joints like you did, as well as mitred corners with splines, and finger (box) joints. On every one, instead of using scrap pieces for the little handle on the lid, I saved the piece that I cut off the end piece and used that. It also has the "advantage" of camouflaging which end is the opening end, and looks quite good. I do also like your way of using a contrasting colour as well.

[anarablehill]

I sound like you when I'm doing stuff in my shop. I'm constantly talking and explaining how I'm screwing up, but to the cat. He doesn't even subscribe, jerk.

[alexstrick]

I’m glad you add in all the compilations that come with trade work. Not everything goes smooth all of the time

[northernwatcher]

I would suggest you use a plug cutter to make the plugs to cover the screws.That way you can match the grain and as they are the same material, they become almost invisable

[ianhegan-rumohr]

Thanks for an informative and real woodworking video. Sometimes the others show their mistakes but not always. Makes it feel more relatable.

[dropndeal]

I know this is two years old, but just wanted to let you know that I enjoyed the video. Regarding the multi-tool, I use mine all the time, however, more for custom renovation projects. They are extremely loud, so in the shop I prefer the pull saw.

[awlthatwoodcrafts]

Three great little projects. With the popularity of making things from pallets, making pallets out of a fine wood is beautiful irony.

Adding rabbets to the wine box pieces is the simplest solution for hiding the slots. Miters are cool but they can be a little persnickety. It's easy to sneak up on the perfect rabbet.

For the pencil cup, I think the oversized and chamfered based looks bulky no matter how much of a chamfer you use. Using the contrasting white oak, cut a piece the size of the box and then cut rabbets on two sides of the base to accept the bottom pieces of walnut. You get straight sides, top to bottom, and a little structural detail from the alternating thinner and thicker edges of the white oak base.

Well made video showing how to make all three projects. It was long but each segment was concise. Well done.

[stevenfinken]

I am sure someone already said this....but get rid of that plastic push stick (or use it as template for a wooden one). Plastic hits that blade and you have a projectile. Make a wooden copy.

[markkleckner]

Pretty inspiring, 2 things I will do different. 1st I will put my finish on before I assemble, will only need to do touch ups and will save time. 2nd, instead of dowels if you mix sawdust in glue to make a paste, then feel holes saves time and is cheaper, God Bless!

[dusty]

I like the narrow chamfer. It gives the finished product an added dimension.

[davebender]

While watching the part making the pencil holder, I couldn't help but thinking about when I was little and building things with Lincoln Logs!

[mr.grotto]

I love the pallet coasters, I'm going to try making a strip of 20 of them and just cut them out instead of glueing one by one.

[orscrub]

LOL! Thank you for leaving in the little bloopers! Nice to see we all slip up here and there

[James.]

Hello 👋

I like the box you did - I would
fit good Malt 25yo Scotch 🥃 whiskey
in there, and - leave enough room
for a decent Edinburgh Chrystal
whiskey glass, plus the PW coaster
for a tad of “authenticity” to sit
the whiskey glass on, a tiny piece
of coal, plus a little tartan ribbon
on the box and - give it to someone who
knows all about Scotland and Whiskey
and appreciated the gift !!

Thanks 🙏
Take care and stay safe
🥶😷 🔥🪵
James 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✌️

[timothycreasy]

All three projects turned out real nice.
On the wine box, cut some walnut square to fill the voids left in the datos, plus the walnut plugs to cover the screws. To make it, Extra fancy, ...
I liked both the idea of a pencil holder, and / or a light box. Looks good with both chanfers

[JoeGerossie]

I like to see a woodworker using more of the job site tools I’m used to like a chop saw, Brad gun, and even a multi tool. And even sharing a sore back carrying that same planer around when needed

[MCPPants-gqyr]

I have made a few of the wine boxes myself. You could have mitered your corners to allow the wood grain to match on 3 of the 4 corners and “waterfall” the piece. A small difference to make the project a lot better. Then if you wanted to keep the dowel accents, rockler makes a corner jig which looks cool.

[auntmaryspals]

I use Mod Podge for the finish on a lot of my projects. It comes in Matte, Satin and Gloss. The more coats, the more protection. Just use small brushes to reach in those little places.

[-_-John-_-]

25:42
Neither.
I would have just used walnut.
But this is your show and it's 2 years old, so... Nice job!