Obsessed Woodworking

Good morning. In today’s newsletter, there’s a multifunctional kids’ bed that blends sleep, storage, and play, a wooden vise that upgrades your workbench without breaking the bank, and a minimalist chess set that looks clean but feels classic. I also included a mesmerizing wooden nautilus gear project that brings motion and art together in one build.

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Woodworking Projects

Some are harder than others, but you can build all of them!

=> The Kids' Ultimate Bed: A multifunctional bed that blends sleep, storage, and play. This large build includes drawers, a built-in bookshelf staircase, and space-saving design features to make the most of any child’s room.

=> Wooden Vise for Your Workbench: Build a sturdy wooden vise that delivers strong clamping power and fits most workbenches. This guide includes step-by-step photos, material alternatives, and clear instructions to help improve both accuracy and safety in your shop.

=> Contemporary Chess Set: Build a chess set that combines modern aesthetics with traditional gameplay. Each piece uses basic shapes and clean lines, and the minimalist design makes the project approachable yet visually striking.

=> 8-Board Farmhouse Coffee Table: A timeless design made from just eight boards. This simple project uses basic cuts and joinery to create a durable coffee table that fits perfectly in any casual living space.

=> Ultimate Mobile Woodworking Station: Maximize your shop's efficiency with this all-in-one workstation. It features built-in tool storage, clamp racks, and a generous work surface—all on wheels for easy movement in tight spaces.

=> Simple Modern Shoe Rack: A clean, compact design for storing shoes where space is limited. This build uses minimal materials and fits neatly in closets, entryways, or hallways. Quick to assemble and highly functional.

=> Magazine Holder for Living Room or Office: Build a stylish wooden magazine rack that holds papers, books, or files at an angle. Its slim profile keeps your surfaces clutter-free while giving your space a more organized look.

=> Platform Queen Bed: A sleek, low-profile bed frame with strong support and modern style. Designed for easy assembly, this platform bed includes room for under-bed storage and works with most standard mattresses.

=> Cutting Boards – Beginner to Advanced: Learn to make three different cutting boards—starting with a simple edge-grain board and progressing to more complex designs. A great skill-building project for practicing layout, glue-ups, and finishing.

=> Custom Picture Frame – A Unique Approach: Take your framing game up a notch with this unconventional picture frame design. This method uses crisp angles and interesting joinery for a one-of-a-kind finished piece.

=> Mesmerizing Nautilus Gear Artwork: Create a wall-mounted wooden gear display that spins with perfect symmetry. This project brings together woodworking and motion, resulting in a kinetic piece that’s both artistic and mechanically fascinating.

*If you are looking for a specific project, reply, and I will see what I can find.

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