Sliding Barn Door, LED Shelves, Live Edge Sign


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Good morning. In today’s newsletter, I’ve included a few sharp and creative builds. There’s a cedar outdoor dining table made with simple pocket hole joinery, a set of maple floating shelves with programmable LED lighting, and a stunning epoxy beach sunset wall art piece on a glowing maple panel. I also included a fold-out ironing board cabinet that’s both space-saving and practical.

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

Daily Woodworking Projects:

=> Cedar Outdoor Dining Table with Pocket Hole Joinery: Build weather-resistant patio furniture using 2x6 boards with spaced slat construction for water drainage. Features circular saw assembly, optional steel leg upgrade, and outdoor stain protection for family gathering functionality.

=> Maple Floating Shelves with Integrated LED Strip Lighting: Create modern wall storage using 2x2 bracket frames with routed diffuser channels and programmable LED installation. Features maple plywood construction, Rubio Monocoat finish, and smart home connectivity for ambient room lighting.

=> Wall-Mounted Fold-Out Ironing Board Cabinet with Pine Frame: Design space-saving laundry solution using plywood door panel with rabbeted back and soft-close hinges. Features hinged support stop, exterior iron storage shelves, and ventilation holes for moisture management.

=> Rough-Cut Plywood Sliding Barn Door with X-Pattern Trim: Build rustic interior door using exterior siding panel with layered frame boards and decorative diagonal bracing. Features spray stain application, dry brush weathering technique, and heavy gate-style hinges for farmhouse aesthetic.

=> LED-Backlit Epoxy Beach Sunset Wall Art on Maple Panel: Create illuminated resin artwork using French cleat mounting with shellac sealing and gradient color pours. Features acrylic diffuser installation, warm-cool LED mixing, and layered sunset gradient for glowing coastal display.

=> Pallet-Style Coasters with Reusable Template Jig: Make gift-worthy hardwood coasters using wax-coated template and contoured center piece assembly. Features cherry wood construction, progressive grit sanding, and beeswax or spray polyurethane finish options.

=> Hand-Routed Live Edge Pine Sign with Torched Letter Inlay: Create custom signage using graphite transfer paper with profile and straight router bits for carved lettering. Features propane torch char treatment, shellac base coat, and semi-gloss polyurethane with D-ring mounting.

=> 3D Hexagon End Grain Cutting Board from Cherry-Walnut-Maple: Build geometric kitchen piece using 60-degree table saw rip cuts with trapezoid strip assembly and hexagon pattern layout. Features bandsaw slicing, drum sander flattening, and mineral oil finish for visual illusion effect.

=> Modular Heavy-Duty Entryway Shoe Rack with Replaceable Slats: Construct repairable family storage using 2x framing lumber with pocket hole joinery and centered slat installation. Features two-tone stain finish, stop block consistency, and disassembly-friendly design for adjustable sizing.

=> Narrow Rolling Laundry Carts with Walnut-Faced Plywood Construction: Build gap-filling storage using Fusion 360 design with dado shelf mounting and flush-trim edge banding. Features swivel caster mobility, oil finish protection, and track saw adaptability for tight appliance spacing.

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