Scroll and paint these whimsical decorations By Lora S. Irish Cut by Rolf Beuttenmuller These fun Halloween bats and spiders look great hanging in windows, from trees, or on your wall. Cut them from thin wood, or sandwich a stack of black construction paper between thin plywood and wrap the […]
This sleek design is easy to make and displays candles safely By Sue Mey Cut by Dennis Knappen Whether you’re planning a picnic, a dinner party, or a romantic evening in, these candle holders are perfect for adding a twinkle to your table. Cut single holders to scatter around a […]
This challenging design will showcase your cutting skills By Sue Mey Cut by Rolf Beuttenmuller For a gift they’ll love both now and later, cut this keepsake box and fill it with your Valentine’s favorite treats. The box is sized for storing trinkets, but you could also upsize the pattern […]
By Dave Van Ess If a child can hold a hammer, they can make this toolbox. Using construction lumber makes it easy to cut. This is an ideal first woodworking project for little ones stuck at home and in need of some entertainment. Teach your littlest family members a new […]
Cats. You either love them or you hate them. There are more than 600 million of them worldwide, and are found in almost every place humans live. Cats have been worshipped as protectors of possessions, seen as witches’ familiars, and shunned as bad luck. Some people collect items related to […]
Practice cutting portraits with three animal designs of varying difficulty By George Ahlers Cut by Leldon Maxcy These wildlife portraits make great presents and items to sell. The koala pattern is the most challenging, especially with the addition of the optional overlay frame. While there are fewer frets in the […]
Combine fretwork snowflakes with wooden bulbs to make elegant ornaments By Sue Mey Cut by Leldon Maxcy Compound-cut ornaments look great but are quick and easy to make. In fact, you can complete each one with just a few cuts. The snowflake accents are equally easy to cut. You could […]
Celebrate Autumn with this easy-to-make keepsake box By Thomas Haapapuro This box reminds me of the flutter of leaves falling to the ground in the fall. Like many of my designs, this box draws its inspiration from nature, in particular, the leaf of a red oak tree. To develop this […]
Pay big bucks for wooden sunglasses? No way! Make your own for under $10 By Steve Carmichael The first time I saw a pair of wooden sunglasses, I knew I had to make some. After lots of experimentation, I made several pairs that I can actually wear. I began my […]
Easy-to-cut design is a challenging tray puzzle By Ruth Chopp I live in Gig Harbor, Wash., and grew up playing on the beaches of Puget Sound and camping in the forest parks. That probably explains my passion for woodworking and sea life, which come together in this fun puzzle. The […]
