Valet Tray Organizer, Miter Station Upgrade, Adjustable Kids Tower


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Good morning. In today’s newsletter, I’ve included a mix of creative and practical projects. There’s a premium miter saw station with soft-close cabinets and adjustable platforms, a hardwood valet tray with custom phone and watch slots, and a learning tower with adjustable step heights for the kitchen. I also included a functional wooden boomerang project—great for both woodworking and outdoor fun.

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:

=> Hardwood Valet Tray with Integrated Phone and Watch Holders: Build everyday organizer from scrap hardwood using dowel joinery with bandsaw-curved notches and ring peg addition. Features chisel-squared slots, router-cut recesses, and satin polyurethane finish for bedside or dresser clutter control.

=> Wooden OTF Switchblade Prototype with Rubber Band Spring Mechanism: Design mechanical novelty using CAD-prototyped locking pin system with layered hardwood clamshell construction. Features stencil-transferred shapes, angled ramp engagement, and hard wax oil finish for functional mechanism demonstration project.

=> Horizontal Slat Cedar Window Shutters from Fence Pickets: Create modern exterior upgrades using 18-slat panels with mitered perimeter frames and outdoor-rated stain. Features brad nail assembly from backside, cleat mounting system, and weather-resistant finish for affordable curb appeal transformation.

=> Two-Tone Raised Cedar Planter with Black Lower Frame: Build outdoor growing box using fence boards with 90-degree positioning jigs and drainage-gap bottom slats. Features sawdust-filled nail holes, Rust-Oleum matte black spray paint, and notched lower shelf supports for modern patio gardening.

=> Mobile Shop Vac and Cyclone Separator Cart with Dolly Handles: Create vertical dust collection station using plywood with reused casters and integrated hose storage. Features tilting hand truck design, perimeter lip cyclone retention, and stacked unit clearance for small workshop mobility.

=> Premium Miter Saw Station with Adjustable Platform and Soft-Close Cabinets: Build frameless birch plywood workstation using pocket holes with leveling feet and figure-eight top fasteners. Features threaded bolt saw height adjustment, full-extension drawer slides, and concealed hinge upper cabinet for professional shop upgrade.

=> Functional Wooden Boomerang with Airfoil Shaping and Decorative Veneer: Make aerodynamic outdoor toy from quarter-inch hardwood with 45-degree beveled leading edge and tapered trailing edge. Features hand-sanded curves, durable protective finish, and flight testing adjustments for reliable return performance.

=> Single-Board Angled Footrest with Rubber Feet for Desk Ergonomics: Build simple workspace comfort solution using diagonal-cut 2x4 base blocks with overhang top platform. Features rounded corner sanding, optional polyurethane coating, and glue or screw assembly for improved sitting posture.

=> Five-Board Entryway Bench with Painted Base and Natural Oak Slats: Create versatile seating using pocket hole joinery with 1x dimensional stock and gel polyurethane top finish. Features Kreg Jig 320 setup, fine-thread hardwood screws, and foam roller painting for clean modern aesthetic.

=> Adjustable Plywood Learning Tower with Four-Position Step Height: Build child-safety kitchen stool using jigsaw-cut side panels with router-cut dados and pocket hole assembly. Features flush trim routing, spar urethane water resistance, and painter's tape tear-out prevention for growing family use.

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