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How to Build a Boat

Rip and attach the plywood sheets., Mark out your measurements., Cut the panels., Drill holes in the panels., Stitch up...

21 steps 12 min Advanced
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How to Build a Trebuchet

Decide where you will use your trebuchet., Consider what you want to launch with your trebuchet., Cut and sand the...

19 steps 9 min Advanced
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How to Build a Blanket Box

Decide how big the blanket box will be. , Decide on the material - you can use anything from plywood up to an oak or...

22 steps 2 min Advanced
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How to Age Wood

Know what happens when steel wool and vinegar interact., Create the steel wool-vinegar solution., Prepare your wood...

6 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Age Wood with Baking Soda

Choose a wood that contains tannins., Look for wood that contains flaws., Choose wood that has not yet been finished...

15 steps 3 min Advanced
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How to Build a Lamp

Find a base., Buy a lamp kit., Prepare the base for the rod., Stabilize the bottom of the base., Thread the cord...

18 steps 4 min Advanced
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How to Build a Simple Treasure Chest

Plan the size of your chest., Gather the lumber you will use., Set up a table to do the assembly on., Get the tools...

38 steps 5 min Advanced
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How to Fix a Squeaky Desk Chair

Check the nuts, bolts, and screws., Grease the mechanisms., Remove the bolts and screws completely before adding any...

8 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Make Climbing Holds out of Wood

Find a good spot to install these things.,Go to a local lumberyard or hardware store and get some 1–2 foot (0.3–0.6 m)...

11 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Build a Built‐In Bookcase

Take your measurements., Prepare your pieces., Cut rabbet joints., Drill holes for adjustable shelving., Attach center...

10 steps 5 min Advanced
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How to Build a Hidden Door Bookshelf

Calculate the dimensions of your space., Weld a steel frame to support the bookcase., Install the steel frame., Build...

6 steps 4 min Medium
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How to Apply Wood Veneer

Cut the substrate (the material that the veneer is actually applied to) to the exact finish size., Select the most...

19 steps 1 min Advanced
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How to Cover Wood Paneling

Inspect the paneling for defects., Clean the panels., Push the panels., Choose an approach., Prepare the area., Sand...

18 steps 6 min Advanced
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How to Cure Wood

Process the wood., Seal the ends of the lumber., Determine its cure time., Identify an ideal curing location., Prepare...

13 steps 6 min Advanced
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How to Bleach Wood

Place the wood in a well-ventilated area so you can safely use the necessary chemicals., Apply varnish or stain remover...

11 steps 6 min Advanced
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How to Distress Wood

Lay the wood or furniture down in an open area., Remove any paint or markings if you prefer to distress bare wood., Add...

23 steps 4 min Advanced
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How to Dry Wood for Woodworking

Purchase a moisture meter., Test the wood's moisture content., Lay out a row of stickers on which to dry the wood...

7 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Finish Wood

Sand down the wood., Repeat the sanding process with a progressively finer grain., Inspect the wood to determine...

19 steps 6 min Advanced
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How to Dye Wood

Cover your work surface., Make sure your wood is ready to be dyed., Shake all the dye bottles and pour them each into a...

8 steps 3 min Medium

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