♟️ Chess & Backgammon Box, Dust Extractor, Coffee Table


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Good morning. In today’s newsletter, I’ve included a few creative and functional builds. There’s a reversible walnut chess and backgammon board with hidden storage, a compact cyclone dust extractor with remote operation, and a planter box bench that combines seating with gardening. I also included a metal coffee table project that uses aluminum tubing and wood—no welding required.

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Daily Woodworking Projects

=> Compact Cyclone Dust Extractor with Remote Control Operation: Build budget-friendly dust collection using plywood housing and 100 CFM vacuum with cyclone separator. Features HEPA-filtered vents, hinged access panels, and 4-inch casters for mobile workshop cleanup.

=> Affordable 6-Foot Garden Obelisk Trellis from Furring Strips: Create vertical plant support using $10 in 1x2 lumber with tapered pyramid design. Features simple 90-degree cuts, waterproof glue joints, and optional exterior finish for climbing vines and flowers.

=> Modern Metal Coffee Table with Aluminum Tubing and No Welding: Construct sleek furniture using square aluminum tube reinforced with hardwood dowels. Features miter-cut frame, wooden feet accents, and pine glue-up top with matte finish—accessible without metalworking equipment.

=> Clean-Lined Cherry Wood Shelf with Notched Support System: Craft modern wall-mounted shelving using milled cherry with rounded edges and visible joinery. Features router-shaped profiles, wall-mounted frame with adjustable shelf positions, and Walrus Oil food-safe finish.

=> Outdoor Bar with Epoxy Marble Concrete Countertop and Built-in Cooler: Build entertaining centerpiece using 4x4 pine frame with half-lap joinery and concrete slab top. Features epoxy marble finish with metallic pigments, integrated cedar cooler compartment, and cabinet storage.

=> Large Brisket Cutting Board with Juice Groove and Collection Reservoir: Create professional carving board with routed perimeter groove and recessed dripping cup. Features Shaper Origin custom engraving options, grain filler techniques, and food-safe oil finish for heavy-duty kitchen use.

=> Planter Box Bench Combining Seating with Container Gardening: Design dual-purpose outdoor furniture using 1x4 slats with shallow boxes holding removable plastic pots. Features pocket hole assembly, spaced drainage slats, and customizable dimensions for patio comfort.

=> Weather-Resistant Cedar Garden Planter Boxes with Decorative Cap: Construct durable raised planters from fence pickets using pocket hole frames and mitered top trim. Features vertical slat design, drainage-spaced bottom, and natural cedar finish for herbs and vegetables.

=> Sturdy Bunk Bed from 2x4s and 2x6s with Integrated Ladder Access: Build cost-effective sleeping solution using construction lumber with rabbeted mattress slats and L-shaped pocket hole legs. Features ladder-style end access, hidden fasteners, and circular saw jig techniques for limited tool setups.

=> Rustic Storage Crate from Reclaimed Heat-Treated Pallet Wood: Transform free salvaged lumber into functional organization using dismantled pallet boards and corner bracing. Features optional cutout handles, natural weathered appearance, and sustainable zero-cost material approach.

=> Reversible Walnut Chess and Backgammon Board with Storage Drawer: Craft premium game box featuring walnut and curly maple checkerboard with backgammon triangular points on reverse. Features splined mitered corners, box joint drawer with flocked interior compartments, and decorative carved finger grips.

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