Brick Cutting Board đź§±, Box Joint Jig, Loft Bed Build


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Good morning. In today’s newsletter, I’ve included a few fun and practical builds. There’s a budget ash loft bed designed for sloped ceilings, a kids' chair and step stool combo made from reclaimed pine, and a box joint jig that adjusts from 1/8" to 3/4" for clean drawer joinery. I also included a beautiful end grain cutting board with a brick pattern and contrasting “mortar” lines.

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=> Budget Ash Loft Bed with Rough-Cut Lumber for $40: Build space-saving bedroom furniture using locally-milled ash with dowel and screw joinery. Features curved safety rails, semi-gloss polyurethane finish, and wall-mounted installation for Cape Cod-style sloped ceilings.

=> Adjustable Box Joint Jig for 1/8" to 3/4" Cuts: Make precision drawer joinery tool using plywood with sliding fence and threaded insert hardware. Features miter slot runners, stop block guidance, and calibration testing for repeatable interlocking corner joints.

=> Kids' Flipping Chair and Step Stool Combo with Reclaimed Pine: Build dual-purpose furniture from alley-picked materials using pocket hole assembly and jigsaw shaping. Features integrated cup holder handle, rubber feet for floor protection, and quick flip between seating and stepping modes.

=> Three-Tier Laundry Basket Holder from Pallet Wood: Construct vertical storage organizer using reclaimed lumber with weathered gray stain finish. Features notched basket platforms, belt sander prep work, and polyurethane protection for rustic laundry room organization.

=> Wall-Mounted Bookcase with Dado Joints and Modular Design: Build customizable storage using edge-glued panels with routed shelf dadoes and pocket hole cleats. Features keyhole slot mounting, stackable sections, and beginner-friendly techniques for expandable shelving systems.

=> Collapsible Wooden Teepee Tent with Fabric Covering: Create lightweight play structure using 1x2 boards with dowel connections and hot glue fabric attachment. Features angled drilling, base string stabilization, and easy disassembly for kids' rooms or pet hideaways.

=> Facebook Marketplace Dresser Flip with Paint and Stain Combo: Transform thrift furniture using Dixie Belle Deep Sea paint and Minwax Early American stain. Features veneer sanding lessons, gold hardware upgrade, and Walrus Oil finish for modern two-tone appearance.

=> Festive Wooden Star with 54-Degree and 36-Degree Bevels: Make holiday decorations using compound miter saw angles with brad nail assembly. Features scalable dimensions, crosscut sled alternatives, and distressed paint options for rustic seasonal display.

=> Brick-Pattern End Grain Cutting Board with Mortar Lines: Build knife-friendly kitchen surfaces using maple and cherry with staggered crosscut layout. Features drum sander flattening, contrasting wood spacers, juice groove routing, and mineral oil beeswax finish.

=> Modern Slat Planter Box with Fence Board Construction: Create contemporary outdoor containers using ripped slats with pilot hole fastening and top cap trim. Features template-based spacing, countersunk screws, and exterior stain for consistent patio display furniture.

=> Exotic Wood Woven Lazy Susan with Maple Inlay Strips: Build artistic dining centerpiece using honey locust, purple heart, and marblewood with bandsaw wavy cuts. Features CA glue temporary bonding, circle-cutting jig, coved edge routing, and rotating hardware installation.

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