Cutting Board Tricks, Tea Cabinet Build, and Birdhouse Plans


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Good morning. In today’s newsletter, I’ve included a few standout projects. There’s a basket weave cutting board made from rich contrasting hardwoods, a mobile miter saw station with folding wings and built-in dust collection, and a complete cutting board guide that covers every step from layout to finish. I also included a rustic log cabin birdhouse build made entirely from a single cedar fence picket.

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Daily Woodworking Projects:

=> Contemporary Tea Cabinet with Waterfall Grain and Case Miters: Build multi-level display storage using rift-sawn board selection for continuous grain corners. Features long-miter alignment techniques, dado divider placement, interchangeable drawer pairs, contrast wood separators, and hand-tool edge refinement.

=> Basket Weave Cutting Board with Walnut, Maple, and Mahogany Contrast: Build ribbon-style boards using contrasting hardwoods with rotated segment glue-ups and stop block crosscutting. Features drum sanding for leveling, sawdust-glue gap filling, and mineral oil with beeswax finish for food-safe protection.

=> Outdoor Loungers with Dual Slat Orientation Design: Create poolside daybeds using thermally treated ash in vertical and horizontal configurations with 4x4 post bases. Features stainless steel fasteners, pilot hole drilling jigs, and weather-resistant construction for long-term outdoor durability.

=> Modern End Table Build with Real-World Problem Solving: Learn practical techniques including CA glue knot stabilization, groove-nested leg joinery, and shallow rabbet inlay installation. Features floating tenon placement strategy, wood movement fasteners, and Rubio Monocoat finish with furniture pricing guidance.

=> Mobile Miter Saw Station with Folding Support Wings: Build rolling cart using plywood with torsion box design and concealed hinge doors with playing card spacing. Features heavy-duty lockable casters, integrated dust collection cyclone system, T-track versatility, and dedicated tool storage cubbies.

=> Three Budget 2x4 Projects with Wood Charring Preservation: Make bike stand with tire channel, garden arbor with pocket hole assembly, and curved bench using stacked offset blocks. Features propane torch charring technique, pre-drilling to prevent splitting, and scrap wood repurposing strategies.

=> Bar Stools from 2x4s with Grain-Oriented Half Lap Construction: Build sturdy seating using dado stack joints and vertical grain orientation for stability. Features table saw leg-top leveling after glue-up, sacrificial backer boards for clean cuts, and construction lumber strength without hardware.

=> Complete Cutting Board Guide Avoiding Common Mistakes: Master end grain versus face grain decisions with golden ratio proportions and Inkscape pattern design. Features grain direction strategy, waterproof glue selection, router sled flattening, butcher block oil application, and chamfered lift edges.

=> Log Cabin Birdhouse from Single Cedar Fence Picket: Create rustic wildlife housing using interlocking strip assembly with crisscross stacking method. Features drainage hole installation, appropriately sized entrance drilling, removable roof design for cleaning, and weather-resistant cedar construction.

=> Rustic Patio Table from Reclaimed Pallet Wood: Transform salvaged materials using pry bar disassembly with factory edge placement strategy. Features glued dimensional leg construction, grain direction alternation, decking screw weather resistance, and wrapped leg concealment technique.

=> Overhead Garage Storage with Ceiling-Suspended Frame: Maximize vertical space using 2x4 framing anchored to wall studs with chain and eye bolt suspension. Features bin-height planning below joists, level checking during installation, plywood shelf countersinking, and weekend-buildable clutter reduction.

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