Rustic TV Stand, Lead-Filled Mallet, Shop Vac Cart


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Good morning. In today’s newsletter, I’ve included a few practical and rewarding projects. There’s a rustic TV stand with sliding barn doors and cable management, a lead-weighted shop mallet made from ash and walnut, and a raised cedar planter that adds a modern touch to outdoor spaces. I also included a rolling shop vac and cyclone cart that keeps dust collection efficient and mobile.

If you’re new to the newsletter, thank you so much for being a part of it—and if you’ve been around for a while, I truly appreciate your continued support -Matt

Featured Article:

=> 5 Tips for Working with Exotic Woods

Daily Woodworking Projects

=> Building a Rustic TV Stand: A hands-on guide to building a charming TV stand with sliding barn doors, distressed finish, and clean lines. Made with standard hardwood and basic joinery, this project offers both style and function—including great cable management.

=> Mobile Garage Storage Shelves for Weekend Organizing: A rolling storage solution made from 2x4s and plywood. This simple shelving unit is designed to hold bins, tools, and weekend clutter with ease. Easy to scale up or down depending on your space.

=> Cedar Adirondack-Style Outdoor Side Table: Build a compact outdoor side table to pair with your seating area. Cedar’s natural durability and weather resistance make it perfect for patios and decks. This quick project is great for beginners looking to work with softwood.

=> Simple Slide-Out Trays for Cabinet Storage: Boost your cabinet’s usability by adding plywood slide-out trays on drawer slides. The build focuses on careful measuring, smooth glides, and maximizing existing space—all without replacing your cabinets.

=> DIY Drill Press Table with Adjustable Fence: Add precision and repeatability to your drill press with a custom tabletop and fence setup. Made from plywood and t-tracks, this shop upgrade increases accuracy and control for all kinds of drilling tasks.

=> Building a Gorgeous Mallet: This project combines ash and black walnut to create a shop mallet with great balance and feel. A lead-filled head provides weight without bulk, while the curved handle offers superior grip. A rewarding small project with big impact.

=> Shop Vac and Cyclone Separator Cart: Consolidate dust collection into a single mobile station by building a compact cart. Designed to pair a standard shop vac with a cyclone separator, it also features built-in hose storage for added convenience.

=> 3D End Grain Cutting Board with Hexagon Pattern: Learn angled glue-ups and layout techniques while making this stunning cutting board from cherry, walnut, and maple. With its optical illusion design, it’s both a conversation starter and a functional kitchen tool.

=> French Cleat Nail Gun and Stapler Storage Cabinet: Organize your fastening tools with a dedicated wall cabinet featuring French cleats, vertical stalls, and drawers. This compact build keeps gear easy to access while keeping your workspace tidy.

=> Raised Two-Tone Cedar Planter: Add a modern twist to your garden setup with this two-tone raised planter. Made from fence pickets and pressure-treated lumber, it combines durability with a clean design that suits porches, patios, or balconies.

=> Heavy-Duty Custom Shoe Rack for Entryway: A rugged shoe rack built to handle daily wear-and-tear. Constructed from 2x4s and pocket hole joinery, it features replaceable slats and a smooth two-tone finish. Built for homes with busy entryways.

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

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