Barnwood Sign, Air Cleaner Cart, and Epoxy Table


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Good morning. In today’s newsletter, I’ve included a few practical and creative builds. There’s a vintage-style Western sign made from reclaimed barnwood, a mobile air cleaner cart that doubles as a fan, and a cherry trestle dining table with butterfly inlays and epoxy accents. I also included a simple laptop stand build that folds flat but adjusts for comfort.

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Daily Woodworking Projects

=> Vintage Western Sign Made from Reclaimed Barnwood: Turn dusty old barnwood into a rustic Western-style sign. This project covers cleaning while preserving texture, trimming boards to fit a backer, framing with dry-brushed cedar, and adding layered stenciled graphics for an authentic aged look. Creative and tool-friendly.

=> Trestle-Style Dining Table with Butterfly Inlays and Epoxy Accents: Combine traditional joinery with modern materials in this stunning cherry slab dining table. The project features butterfly inlays for crack control, epoxy fills for contrast, and a solid trestle base—all finished with Arm-R-Seal for a rich, durable sheen.

=> Mobile Air Cleaner Cart for the Woodshop: Build a rolling air filtration cart using a recycled furnace blower, MERV 13 filters, and plywood. This project creates a quiet, efficient dust-filtering unit that also doubles as a shop fan. Ideal for keeping your workspace clean and breathable.

=> Mobile Storage Bin Cart for Workshop Organization: Construct a practical storage cart from 2x4s and 1x4s to house your stackable totes. Sized for flexibility and built with basic tools, this cart helps keep your shop clutter-free and easily movable.

=> Build Your Own Adjustable Laptop Stand: A fold-flat plywood laptop stand designed for comfort and portability. With adjustable height and angle options, this stand is easy to build, works great with basic tools, and includes CNC/laser-ready files if you want a digital cut version.

=> Sturdy DIY Picnic Table for Outdoor Gatherings: A classic picnic table built from weather-resistant lumber with bottom-up assembly. This design hides most fasteners, uses pocket-hole joinery, and can be scaled to fit any space. Great for outdoor dinners or weekend projects.

=> Simple Painted Window Cornice Using MDF: Add a clean architectural touch to your windows with this three-sided cornice box made from scrap MDF. It's trimmed with crown and cove molding, easy to mount securely, and budget-friendly to finish and paint.

=> Adjustable Height Kids’ Bed – A Versatile DIY Build: This playful and practical kids’ bed features two mattress heights for different ages. Built from plywood with shaped legs, pocket-hole joinery, and spacer blocks for adjustment, it grows with your child and looks great doing it.

=> Budget-Friendly DIY TV Stand for Your Living Room: A simple, solid TV stand built from whitewood pine and 2x4s. It features open shelves, hidden fasteners, and trim detailing. Easy to stain or paint to match your décor—perfect for first-time furniture builders.

=> Cordless Drill Charging Station with French Cleat Mounting: Organize your drills, batteries, and chargers with a wall-mounted plywood station. PVC sleeves hold the tools, while integrated cord management and French cleat mounting keep your bench free and your gear within reach.

=> Simple Magnetic Cutoff Tray for Your Bandsaw: Keep your bandsaw table clear with this lightweight, magnet-mounted tray that catches offcuts and dust. It’s quick to build, non-permanent, and easy to remove when not needed—a clever shop upgrade with minimal effort.

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