There have been a variety of work surfaces in the I Can Do That shop from sawhorses and plywood, to elaborate benches. We finally found the answer in this episode (and the second, it’s a two-parter). Our I Can Do That workbench is built simply, sturdily and affordable. We used plywood and other home center materials, with simple but effective storage options, a bench dog, and a face vise. And we even make it mobile!
This episode will cover three additional types of cuts that can take your woodworking skills to the next level.
Woodworkers love their routers but may not get as much use out of them. In this episode of I Can Do That, Andrew takes routers beyond roundovers, and shows how to cut rabbets, makes a simple jig for accurate grooves and dadoes, and shows a few methods to create arcs and circles with a router. Lots of router fun! Get the plans for the grooving Jig.
The I Can Do That shop has seen a wide variety of work surfaces, from plywood and sawhorses to more elaborate benches. In this episode (and the next, its a two-parter), weve finally answered the need. Our I Can Do That workbench is built simply, sturdily and affordable. We used plywood and home center materials with basic but useful storage options, a face vise, and bench dogs. And we even make it mobile! Get the free workbench plan.
The second part of the I Can Do That Workbench series focuses on the construction of the torsion top. It has a replaceable top surface of hardboard and a quick-action face vice. We have added flip-down casters to the bench’s design and ensured we had power access and clamp storage. Download the free version of the workbench plans.
Andrew Zoellner shows how to make and use a clever mortising jig using the router of your choice. This simple jig will ensure that your mortises are perfectly sized and centered for your next project.
A decent shop stool is an essential piece of equipment for any shop. It is a great tool for detail work. After a long day, you can relax and enjoy what you have accomplished. Andrew Zoellner will guide you through making this oak shop stool. He also teaches you how to make mortise or tenon jointery. Get the plans for this shop stool.
Accuracy makes a difference in woodworking, so how you measure things and the tools you use can make or break a project. Learn the ins-and-outs of a nice selection of measuring tools (and tricks to using them) as David Lyell gives a tour of I Can Do That Measuring Hacks.
I Can Do That is seeing wood slabs everywhere. In todays video Andrew takes you through the steps to build a simple router jig to flatten a slab, making it ready for use as a coffee table. Next, youll learn to make half-lap joints on the table saw to build a modern base for the table.
Get the PDF plans & cutting list for the coffee table here.Download the coffee table SketchUp files.
At every party, the kitchen ends up being the center of activity. So, adding a kitchen island to help focus that activity only makes sense. Our I Can Do That! The island can be sized to fit almost any home and features seating for two as well as modern open shelving that can hold cookbooks, spices, or other nick-nacks. Easy to build with lap joints and pocket screws, anyone can tackle this project!
Download the PDF plans and cutting list for the kitchen islands here.
Download the kitchen island SketchUp files.
Router bits can be a major investment in your shop. It makes sense to protect them. Our I Can Do That! The Router Bit Case makes it easy to access the bits and is also very attractive! The case has a unique hinge that we have added to our clear acrylic door. It gives it a modern look.
Get the PDF plans & cutting list for the router bit storage casehere.
Download the router bit case SketchUp files.
When youre working on a woodworking project, theres more than a chance that youre going to stumble over some metalwork. In the spirit of those frequent occurrences, this I Can Do That! This episode contains helpful tips and tricks for working with metal. For your next project, learn how to cut, drill, tap, grind, and finish metal!
A handsaw is one the most important skills that a woodworker has. In this video, we show you a few different types of saws and share some tips on using a couple of the more common types. Plus, we show you our pick for a perfect handsaw for beginners.
