Workshop Jointer Jig, Custom Storage, Window Herb Garden 🌿


Good morning. In today’s newsletter, I’ve included a few practical and creative projects. There’s a table saw jointer jig that helps straighten boards without a jointer, a cherry wine cabinet with Shaker-style doors, and a one-board tool tote that’s simple and sturdy. I also included a hanging window herb garden project—great for small-space growing with clean joinery and a useful design.

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Featured Woodworking Projects:

=> Table Saw Jointer Jig for Straight Edges Without a Jointer: Build a shop-made jig from MDF and T-track that straightens rough lumber using your table saw. Features hold-down clamps for secure board positioning and adjustable length customization for different stock sizes.

=> Simple Wooden Jewelry Box with Routed Drawer Glides: Build beginner-friendly vanity storage using dado joints and dowel reinforcement with collaborative family design input. Features multiple drawer construction, stop-block routing technique, and satin polyurethane finish for lasting protection.

=> Painted Window Cornice Using MDF and Decorative Trim: Create three-sided architectural window upgrades with cove and crown molding accents hiding blind hardware. Features brad nail assembly, stud-mounted 1Ă—4 backing board, and paintable caulk for seamless wall transitions.

=> One-Board Tool Tote with Dowel Handle and Dividers: Make portable storage carrier from single 1Ă—6 board using paddle-bit drilled handle holes and minimal waste layout. Features pre-drilled assembly, rounded edges for safety, and water-based polyurethane for shop durability.

=> Custom Door Frame from Reclaimed Workshop Materials: Build budget-friendly exterior door frames using upcycled boards with chisel-cut hinge recesses and square joinery. Features spray foam insulation, weatherstripping accommodation, and simple hardware installation for energy efficiency.

=> Fishing Rod Storage Rack with Wall-Mounted Cedar Construction: Create vertical gear organization using scrap tongue-and-groove boards with drill-press spacing and angled rod supports. Features concrete anchor mounting, matching tackle shelves with pocket holes, and moisture-resistant cedar durability.

=> Custom Cutlery Drawer Dividers from Hardwood Scraps: Build precise kitchen organization using planed stock with carpenter's square guidelines and pre-drilled hand-nailing. Features recessed nail heads, compartment customization for utensils, and repurposed material efficiency for sustainable building.

=> Cherry Wine Cabinet and Bar with Shaker Doors: Design premium storage furniture using Âľ-inch plywood with SketchUp planning and dado stack joinery. Features iron-on edge banding, box-joint drawer construction, chamfered wine rack slots, and shellac-based gel stain finish.

=> Dual-Sided Chalkboard and Clipboard Easel for Kids: Make versatile art station from reclaimed plywood with tool ledge and non-toxic finishes for safety. Features hinge-style top support, clipboard clamps for paper, and portable single-day construction for creative play spaces.

=> Strong Garage Storage Shelves with Lap Joint Frames: Construct heavy-duty organization using 2x4 lumber with stud-mounted wall supports and OSB platform surfaces. Features pocket hole assembly, vertical spacers for load distribution, and customizable dimensions for maximum storage capacity.

=> Hanging Window Herb Garden with Mortise-and-Tenon Frame: Build indoor planter using hardwood joinery mounted near sunny kitchen windows for year-round growing. Features traditional woodworking joints, moisture-resistant stain coating, and multi-pot arrangement for accessible fresh herb harvesting.

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