Stevinmarin's Blog at LumberJocks.com http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:07:11 GMT Wind spinner http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/36451 Here’s a quick and easy project you can make for the garden. Might want to get the kids involved too! Read more about this here.

]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:07:11 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/36451 Stevinmarin Stevinmarin Porch swing bird feeder http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/36373 Neat little bird feeder. Read more about this project and download free plans here.


]]> Fri, 07 Jun 2013 19:56:22 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/36373 Stevinmarin Stevinmarin Cherry floor lamp http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/36280 I made this floor lamp with cherry wood and steel conduit.

For more information see my web site.

]]> Fri, 31 May 2013 21:49:59 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/36280 Stevinmarin Stevinmarin Little pallets from big pallets http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/36188 What better use for a pallet than to make a pallet! In this case I made four drink coasters. Fun project you could make with any scrap wood. More on this project and free plans.


]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 16:04:29 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/36188 Stevinmarin Stevinmarin Wood and steel end table http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/36075 Here’s a retro-styled end table made from cherry wood and inexpensive steel conduit. Read more about this project and download free plans here.


]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 00:06:51 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/36075 Stevinmarin Stevinmarin Single sheet of plywood bookcase http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/35978 Make a cool bookcase using a single sheet of plywood. Please read more about this project here.

]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 02:23:48 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/35978 Stevinmarin Stevinmarin Make a serving tray using recycled wood http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/35861 I made this serving tray using an old wine crate and some scrap lumber I had in my shop, but you can easily adapt this project to whatever wood you happen to have. This would be a great project to build using pallet wood, or you could use plywood.

Free plans and more info on this project.


]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 17:18:35 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/35861 Stevinmarin Stevinmarin Making a picture frame with my dad. DIY pallet wood project. http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/35763 I spent this past week with my dad who was in town for a visit. I wasn’t sure if I would have time to make a video, but decided the two of us could put something together. This is a simple picture frame made with pallet wood. No miter cuts or exact measuring needed!

Read more about this week's episode.


]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:25:38 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/35763 Stevinmarin Stevinmarin Make a rustic wheelbarrow garden planter. Easy DIY weekend project. http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/35642 This is a decorative planter for the garden made out of pallet wood. It’s a super easy project you can make in a day or so using basic tools.

More information about this project and download free plans.


]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:02:18 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/35642 Stevinmarin Stevinmarin Herb garden http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/35517 This upright kitchen garden is perfect for small spaces. I designed it to be easy to build in a small space, with a limited budget, and with limited tools. All you need to construct it is a saw, a drill, and some wood.

Free plans and more info on this project:
http://www.woodworkingformeremortals.com/2013/04/make-herb-garden-planter.html




And how I made the sign:



]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:34:00 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/35517 Stevinmarin Stevinmarin Make a rustic potting bench. DIY project using upcycled wood and limited tools. http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/35406 Here’s a really easy-to-make potting bench you can make with just a hammer and a saw. I made mine using 100% reclaimed wood, most from old shipping pallets. I designed this bench to be simple to build. Anyone can make it, yet it remains functional and looks awesome!

Visit my web site for free building plans.


]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:50:59 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/35406 Stevinmarin Stevinmarin There goes the neighborhood! http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/35329

]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:07:16 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/35329 Stevinmarin Stevinmarin Rustic side table made from free pallets. http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/35294 This is a shabby-chic outdoor side table made using limited tools. Anyone with basic skills and a few tools can build this project in a weekend. I made mine using free pallets I found on Craigslist. I’ve also shown a simple method for taking pallets apart.

Read more about this project and download free plans here.


]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:40:58 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/35294 Stevinmarin Stevinmarin Hat stand http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/35187 I was asked to make a Victorian style free-standing hat rack as a stage prop. I decided to challenge myself by making a real stand. It was a real exercise in problem-solving and allowed me to try out some techniques I’ve never used before.

While I doubt you will want to make a hat stand, there are plenty of ideas in this video to get you started on a project of your own!

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]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:59:10 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/35187 Stevinmarin Stevinmarin Jetsons wall clock! http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/35050 Retro chic! Mostly I wanted to demonstrate that cool stuff can be made without a lot of expensive tools.

Read more about this project and download templates here.



]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:16:13 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/35050 Stevinmarin Stevinmarin Retro style coffee table http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/34926 For some reason, I am unable to get this weeks video to play on Lumberjocks. Please view it on You Tube.

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This is a ‘50s style, mid-century modern coffee table. I made it to complement the credenza I made a few weeks ago. It’s made out of cherry and is a pretty easy project.

Please find building plans for this project here.

]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2013 23:11:15 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/34926 Stevinmarin Stevinmarin French cleat storage system for hand tools http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/34799 A new method for storing my hand tools and allow me to get rid of my pegboard. I decided on using french cleats to hang screwdrivers, pliers and other items. It’s a really flexible system that lets you get creative customizing it.



]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:26:36 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/34799 Stevinmarin Stevinmarin Plywood picture frame http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/34687 Experimenting with showing off plywood edges. And using food coloring as wood dye.


]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2013 01:26:05 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/34687 Stevinmarin Stevinmarin Miter sled for your table saw http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/34686 A miter sled is a useful jig for making perfect 45 degree mitered corners. I made a video a while ago, but I think it was overly complicated. This version is super-easy to make.


]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2013 01:20:02 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/34686 Stevinmarin Stevinmarin Build a '50s style credenza / TV cabinet http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/34551 I decided to make a retro, ‘50s style cabinet for my TV and components. This is my version of a “mid-century modern” credenza.

If you would like to make one (it’s quite easy and inexpensive to build) you can download a full set of plans and/or a SketchUp file here.



]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:33:58 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Stevinmarin/blog/34551 Stevinmarin Stevinmarin