Make a hidden pot lid holder
Pot lids get knocked around and generally cause problems in most pot and pan drawers. This simple addition will bring harmony to a busy area of the kitchen.
Rodger Nicholson
When not working in his small (but highly organized!) shop, Rodger can be found perfecting his recipes in his kitchen and on the grill.
Articles by Rodger Nicholson
Make a house number plaque
A custom house plaque is a great weekend project, and you can probably find most of the materials you’ll need in your shop’s offcuts bin.
Make a cat post
Cats enjoy looking out a window while going about their not-so-busy day. Build your fur friend this stylish post and you’ll both be thankful.
Install kitchen pullout shelves
It’s easier than you’d think to install functional, space-saving pullout shelves in your existing kitchen cabinets.
Make a live edge cribbage board
Cribbage is a great game to play with friends and family. A handmade cribbage board can make a nice gift, and, best of all, it’s an easy project that can be made in only a few hours with minimal material and tools.
Build a classic coffee table
A coffee table is a great woodworking project, as it’s not overly large or hard to build, and it will be the focal point of your living room. The elegant look of the tapered legs and understated decorative bead make this table a respectable place to rest your coffee or books for years to come.
Build a menu board
Weekday evenings can be busy. Planning your meals for the week will make shopping easier and reduce the stress of deciding what to make for dinner each night at the last minute.
Make a pizza peel
A pizza peel is a great way to move a fresh pizza into and out of a hot oven without burning yourself. This peel was made entirely from shop offcuts, and best of all, it can easily be made in a single weekend.
Build a clamp rack
All shops have their organizational challenges, and there are as many solutions to these challenges as there are woodworkers. Here's a simple and effective way to store parallel clamps.
Exact-width dado jig
Cutting clean dados for case joinery is a fundamental skill for furniture makers. Dado joints are strong, self-squaring, and attractive. Some woodworkers don't have a dado set, so this jig allows you to use a standard-width blade to create perfectly fitting dados. Best of all, with the use of this jig, they are easy and quick to cut.
