Woodworking is an enjoyable craft. There are many things which can be made out of wood and wood scraps. Contrary to common thinking, this hobby does not require a person to be an expert. Here are 10 of the top vintage woodwork projects that newbies and experts alike can enjoy doing.
1. Wooden Box
Great for first project, this is a no-brainer to all. Using rectangular pieces of wood or even similarly-sized ones, a box is easily formed when nailed together. Perfect for keeping children’s toys, magazines, and other things. It is a project that will help in decluttering goals.
2. Chopping Board
Be an accolade of the environment with a wooden chopping board that is self-made. The simplest form being rectangular or square. But if you want to exercise your creativity, you are free to have some curves. Food-safe mineral oil and beeswax go well for a beautiful finish.
3. Drink Caddy
Ideal for use during house gatherings, the drink caddy fits a number of wine or beer bottles depending on the caddy size. Start by measuring and cutting the pieces to attach. Finalize by having the pieces glued together, nailed or screwed.
4. Game Board
Bring back memories of your childhood with a self-made wooden game board. Even plywood will do well for this project. But for a more solid board, thicker wood panels are better. Cut into a square shape according to the preferred size. Place the required game elements, which will depend on the board game you’re looking to build it for. The more common type is a chess board which require drawing out some square boxes on the board and applying two different colors of paint alternately for each box. Apply gloss varnish for a pretty finish.
5. Baby Gym
Baby gym items are typically costly. If on a budget, a DIY one made of wood scraps will save you some bucks. Using a miter saw and drill as primary tools, you basically have to build a lever type with this project. Have the small dowel glued in the hole which is drilled in the main dowel. After the project, you can now hang some of your baby’s toys, especially those that make sound.
6. Wooden Wall Art
No wood scrap will be wasted in this simple project. One such project involves pieces of wood of varying sizes. You just have to use a string wood glue to bind them together according to the form you want. Stack them over each one, with some pieces protruding over or under the other stacks. Apply varnish as finishing touch.
7. Step Stool
Kids want to reach for objects that are beyond their capacity. Help them reach their toys with a step stool that you make. The project is quite simple to make with few pieces of dowels. For a kiddie touch, you can stencil paint it with figures that will run the imagination of the kids.
8. Jewelry Box
Only a few pieces of wood will already let you create a jewelry box. The steps are quite similar to those you’ll need to do when building a box for your kids’ toys. The only difference is their size. Wooden jewelry boxes are typically smaller as jewelry to keep are also smaller. This would make a lovely gift for a wife, girlfriend, daughter or mother.
9. Coffee Table
You can use weathered wood for this project for a more natural look. Do not sand or paint the wood to use. When your pieces have grown mosses on them, several layers of paint will help seal them on the wood.
10. Wooden Lamp
Not at all will this lamp require a lot of your woodworking skills. You just have to find a piece that will serve as its base, and another piece like a tree branch or twig to let stand on the base. Glue them together. The bulb can be attached to the base too where its power cord can also rest. It is your choice whether to have the wood pieces on its natural look or you can have them varnished too.
With these simple yet vintage woodworking projects, you will not only have an avenue for hobby. The projects are also ideal to extract the creativity in you. Finishing one is fulfilling.
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