Floating LED Bed, Epoxy Desk, Shou Sugi Ban Tap Handles


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Good morning. In today’s newsletter, I’ve included a few eye-catching and practical builds. There’s a floating platform bed with underglow LED lighting, a live edge standing desk with a purple epoxy crack, and a vertical herb garden planter box with modular, replaceable components. I also included a Shou Sugi Ban tap handle project—simple, stylish, and great for shop experimentation.

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Daily Woodworking Projects

=> Modern Waterfall Edge Nightstands with Continuous Grain Flow: Build sleek bedside tables using two-by-eight boards with mitered corners that create seamless grain patterns. Features pocket hole joinery and strategic grain matching for high-end visual impact from basic framing lumber.

=> Simple End-of-Bed Bench from Single 2x12 Board: Construct rustic accent furniture using one standard board with offset leg placement and dowel-plugged joinery. Features polycrylic finish and beginner-friendly techniques for practical bedroom storage seating.

=> Shou Sugi Ban Tap Handles with Charred Wood Finish: Create brewery-quality tap handles using controlled burning technique on softwood with threaded insert mounting. Features water-based dye coloring, aggressive brushing for texture, and polyurethane protection for commercial durability.

=> Walnut Display Cabinet with Glass Doors and Soft-Close Hinges: Make refined showcase furniture using floating mortise-and-tenon joinery without a jointer. Features router table edge jointing, hard wax oil finish, and wood movement buttons for seasonal expansion in premium hardwood construction.

=> Budget Floating Platform Bed with Underglow LED Lighting: Design modern bedroom furniture using 2x lumber and red oak plywood for approximately $160 total cost. Features inset legs for floating effect, pocket hole assembly, iron-on edge banding, and customizable color LED strips.

=> One-Day Walnut and Maple Serving Tray with Laminated Handles: Build gift-worthy kitchen accessories combining contrasting hardwoods with beveled edges and custom handle brackets. Features dado-cut handle mounts, Osmo oil finish, and batch-friendly construction for multiple pieces.

=> Traditional Farmhouse Table Base with Mortise-and-Tenon Construction: Create rock-solid dining furniture using 4x4 legs and 2x6 pine aprons with hollowed leg bottoms. Features chisel-refined mortises, precise tenon fitting, and pocket hole tabletop attachment for long-lasting structural integrity.

=> Vertical Herb Garden Planter Box with Modular Replaceable Components: Build compact mobile growing station using repurposed scrap lumber with staggered angled shelves for drainage optimization. Features removable planter boxes and cleats for serviceability, half-lap base frame with locking casters, and screw-only assembly for long-term maintenance and repairs.

=> Vertical Wine Rack with Angled Bottle Storage Slots: Construct compact wall storage using Forstner-drilled half-moon openings in hardwood with center dado assembly. Features round-over routing, laminated back panel construction, and minimal footprint for modern wine display.

=> Live Edge Standing Desk with Purple Epoxy-Filled Crack: Transform natural slab imperfections into artistic workspace using Total Boat epoxy and motorized Uplift frame. Features bark removal, hand-planed flattening, Walrus Oil finish, and adjustable height functionality for home office ergonomics.

=> Cedar Ice Chest with Self-Centering Cooler Drop-In System: Design outdoor beverage storage using weather-resistant pickets with angled interior supports and mini-joist base frame. Features integrated bottle opener hardware, drainage spout installation, and protective finish for patio entertaining functionality.

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