Author: Spunjin

I am a woodworker, maker, and DIY enthusiast.

Pens for Sale

The pens seen here can be purchased or made to order.  If they are made to order they will not look as they do in the pictures but they will be similar.  Order by clicking the PayPal "Buy Now" button in the sidebar (desktop) or at the bottom (mobile). Each pen will be Priority shipped … Continue reading Pens for Sale

Veneering the Easy Way

This is an easy way to veneer a surface without the expensive equipment typically used for such tasks.  While I wouldn't recommend this as a way to veneer a large surface or surfaces with curves, it is a fast way to cover a small surface with a very decorative veneer. The first step is to … Continue reading Veneering the Easy Way

DIY Clamp Handle Improvement

https://youtu.be/b8ZtuwAMd2M I have had a bunch of Bessey clamps in the shop for a while and I'll admit I hate using them.  When I have to glue some wood together I can't get enough clamping force on the work pieces because my hands slip on the slick handles.  Until now. I was walking through the … Continue reading DIY Clamp Handle Improvement

Concrete Dovetail Bench

https://youtu.be/sE5RqqPmXQY I enjoy making benches and playing with mixed materials from time to time.  When the opportunity came up to make something using one bag of cement I had an idea.  Incorporate a traditional woodworking joint into cement and make a modern bench at the same time.  Thus the design of a cement formed dovetail … Continue reading Concrete Dovetail Bench

Shop AC Installation, Part 3: The Mini Split

With the garage door insulated I noticed a decent temperature reduction and stabilization throughout the day.  Typically, the shop would reach 101-103 degrees at 4pm when the sun was in full force.  With the door insulated the shop was now about 10-12 degrees cooler at that same time of day.  Still hot inside but 92 … Continue reading Shop AC Installation, Part 3: The Mini Split

DIY Pallet Wood Stool with Downloadable Plan

It has been a year since my last pallet project.  For the past 3 years Sterling Davis hosts an event titled the "Pallet Upcycle Challenge" and this is my second time being involved.  For more info on Sterling's event click here. Plans are available in the sidebar in exchange for a donation amount of your … Continue reading DIY Pallet Wood Stool with Downloadable Plan

Chinese Inspired Bed with Cherry Blossom Inlay

Upon returning from China after the completion of my daughter's adoption, I decided to set out to make her a bedroom set.  I was ambitions with my design and chose to integrate cherry blossoms into her furniture pieces.  I started with her bed.  I took inspiration from other furniture we saw on the trip and … Continue reading Chinese Inspired Bed with Cherry Blossom Inlay

Turning a Hollow Form and Vase

My father bought a few burls while on a trip to Oregon and brought them to my shop about 2 months ago.  One of the burls was an odd "L" shaped piece of madrone.  I cut the ends off to get a rectangular block leaving 2 burl caps to play with.  Once I made the … Continue reading Turning a Hollow Form and Vase

My Polyurethane Varnish Technique

The video below is a guide to follow for any satin oil polyurethane varnish application so I will simply list the items you will need to do what you will see in the video tutorial.  All items are affiliate links. Oil Finish: Danish Oil, Tung Oil, Boiled Linseed Oil, or Teak Oil (for outdoor applications) … Continue reading My Polyurethane Varnish Technique