Wondering what to do with your scrap wood lying around? Looking for a fun yet productive weekend project? Whether you want to do some woodworking as a hobby or a business, these projects will get you on the right track.
Wooden Picture Holders
For starters, this might be too simple a project yet will definitely give a personal touch to your home. All you need are wooden blocks as a base, wood glue, spray paint, and a wooden clothespin. Just attach the clothespin in the block using glue then personalize it with paint. In a matter of minutes, you no longer have to worry whether your pictures will fit in your picture frames or not.
Serving Tray
Dubbed as one of the easiest projects on the list, this serving tray will look best on reclaimed wood. This specific material will give its distinct, rusty look. To make this, just measure and cut the wood in your desired length. Secure the tray by placing small planks at the two vertical edges. After assembling them together with wood glue, simply screw the holders and your serving tray is done.
X-Shaped Magazine Holder
Despite its chic look, this magazine holder is actually easy to make. All you need are 2 identical wooden planks, a pencil, ruler, and a saw – preferably a circular saw. No glue or screws are needed to assemble this; as they are meant to fit nicely into each other to an x-shape. The easy and fuss-free assembly also means that you can disassemble them anytime.
Wooden Bench
Estimated to be completed within a few hours, a wooden bench is a perfect project for woodworking beginners. One particular design inspired by author and ecologist Aldo Leopold’s work only needs 18 screws, wood glue, and wooden planks cut to length.
Wooden Wall Planter
A wooden wall planter is a perfect afternoon project as it is easy to make. Start by getting a few pre-made wooden pallets in your local craft store. You can also use old wooden boxes as an alternative. To achieve a rusty look, simply paint the planter in your desired color.
Wooden Sofa Sleeve with Cup Holder
Having trouble where to place your cup of coffee as you watch TV on your sofa? To make this, you will need wood planks, power drill, clamps, and a hole saw. You can either use wood glue or Kreg pocket hole kit to seal the wood together. Just measure and cut the wood identical to the dimensions of the sofa’s armrest. Next, assemble the wood together with your preferred material.
Media Box
A minimalist and easy-to-build piece of furniture, a media box will keep your entertainment area free from clutter. All you need are three pieces of hardwood, clamps, sanding block, and a finishing product of your choice. To make this, cut the longest wood proportioned to the length of your TV and DVD player as the piece will hold them together. The two remaining wood planks will be cut according to the desired height of the media box. Afterward, simply glue and sand the three pieces together and your new media box is ready for use.
Entryway Storage and Organizer
After a long day at work or school, there are times when you just toss your coats and shoes next to your door. By simply cutting wooden pieces to your desired length and nailing them together, a cluttered entryway will no longer be a problem.
Laptop Stand
Despite its small size, this project requires intermediate woodworking skills to be completed. All you need are wood planks and screws. Start by measuring and cutting the plank bigger than your laptop’s surface area. Next, tailor the stand’s legs with your desired height. As this stand shall have folding legs, use screws to attach them to the base. In a few hours, your new laptop stand is ready for use. With this project, working in your bed with a laptop becomes a hundred times more comfortable.
Pallet Wooden Chair
Do you have old wooden pallets just laying around? Why not make them into a chair? By simply forming them into a frame then covering them with more pallets, you can have a free chair in a few hours.
The Bottomline
As these projects require different levels of woodworking skills, patience and perseverance are needed to complete even the simplest projects listed. Don’t miss out on this versatile material and start making your first woodworking project. Who knows, you might love woodworking more than you thought!
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