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Make a wood rainstick Posted by: stevinmarin
Video duration: 213 seconds Simple rainstick made with 1/4" plywood, hardware mesh and rice. |
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Zen and the art of unitasking Posted by: stevinmarin
Video duration: 329 seconds An introduction to unitasking. Please read my entire article about unitasking in the woodshop at http://bit.ly/aKvTF9 |
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Make your own Connect 4 game Posted by: stevinmarin
Video duration: 515 seconds Decided to make a Connect 4 game this week. It's a fun woodworking project that you can make in an afternoon using MDF. Download my template here: http://www.zram.com/ connect4.pdf |
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Pirated woodworking: what you need to know to fight woodworking scams. Posted by: stevinmarin
Video duration: 541 seconds Hi guys. This is an important message about a real problem that is affecting many honest woodworkers. Please get involved and spread the message. If you buy woodworking plans, know how to buy from legitimate plan sellers, not scammers. Please read my entire article here: http://bit.ly/b8l Gtd And my list of reputable woodworking plan sites:http://bit.ly/ bnDiOe |
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Make a heart-in-a-heart picture frame with wood. Awww...it's cute. Posted by: stevinmarin
Video duration: 497 seconds Here's a neat picture frame for that special someone in your life. Well, that or your wife. It is an easy woodworking project that you can make in an afternoon. If you would like to download a template to make your own, here's a PDF: http://www.zram.c om/MereMortals-heart %20in%20a%20heart%20 template.pdf |
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Gluing and Clamping: A woodworking quick tip IN 3D! Posted by: stevinmarin
Video duration: 286 seconds Simple tips for beginning woodworkers on gluing and clamping projects. IN 3-D!!! Visit the MereMortals web site at http://www.Woodworki ngForMereMortals.com |
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Build a wood digital picture frame Posted by: stevinmarin
Video duration: 435 seconds I picked up a little digital picture frame at Target for $10 and made a wood frame for it. Perfect gift for Fathers' Day! If you would like to try out my design...I'm not sure if the template will work for other keychains...get it here: http://www.zram.c om/digital%20frame%2 0template.pdf |
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Measuring stuff without a ruler. A Mere Mortals woodworking quick tip. Posted by: stevinmarin
Video duration: 125 seconds Some ideas on how to estimate measurements without a ruler or tape measure. If you have more ideas, post them in the comments! |
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The Glowing Gobel Chair! Posted by: stevinmarin
Video duration: 136 seconds Just a short side trip in honor of the master of comedy, George Gobel. |
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Finish your finish: A Mere Mortals woodworking quick tip Posted by: stevinmarin
Video duration: 112 seconds Just a quick tip showing one really easy way to smooth out your lacquer or polyurethane wood finish after you have applied it. |
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How to make a bandsaw box Posted by: stevinmarin
Video duration: 510 seconds I can't believe I haven't attempted to make a bandsaw box until now, mainly because I couldn't find a really simple tutorial. Well, they are SUPER easy to make and you can let your imagination run wild with the designs! Here is a very basic design. If you would like to try out this one, download a PDF of my design here: http://www.zram.com/ bandsaw%20box%20desi gn%20.25%20inch%20bl ade.pdf |
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Building a miniature model chair out of walnut Posted by: stevinmarin
Video duration: 517 seconds This is a little chair I've been fussing with for quite some time. It's for entry into the Marin County Fair this July. Cutting fve pieces of wood proved to be endlessly difficult! My appologies for the video quality in parts of this. My regular camera is on vacation. |
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Make a wood cube puzzle Posted by: stevinmarin
Video duration: 324 seconds Here's an easy project you can make in an hour. It really tests how accurately you can make straight cuts in wood. Plus it's a fun puzzle for kids and adults alike. It's strangley difficult to put together! |
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Magic Disappearing Box: redux Posted by: stevinmarin
Video duration: 447 seconds This is a re-edited, much shorter version of my disappearing box. It's a great illusion and easy to make. |
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Multi-use clipboard box: woodworking in iambic pentameter Posted by: stevinmarin
Video duration: 218 seconds How to build a neat little clipboard out of wood. |
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Build a Kreg Keg Crate. Say that three times fast! Posted by: stevinmarin
Video duration: 455 seconds How to build make a simple wood crate using the Kreg Jig. This one holds -- important parts. It's not quite a keg, but I like the alliteration of "Kreg Keg Crate". |
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Woodworking for Mere Mortals - Join the Army! Posted by: stevinmarin
Video duration: 135 seconds Just a short video to invite you over to my new web site at http://www.woodworki ngformeremortals.com / We are the masses of mortals who don't work professionally. We build cool stuff out in our garages on weekends. |
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Make your own wood guitar stand Posted by: stevinmarin
Video duration: 452 seconds My son plays guitar. It became apparent to me that he needed a guitar stand rather than laying his guitar around my living room. This is my simple version of a stand that anyone can make. Become a Mere Mortal! http://www.Woodworki ngForMereMortals.com |
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You can win $1.5 million! A bit on woodworking safety. Posted by: stevinmarin
Video duration: 598 seconds A jury recently awarded 1.5 million bucks to a guy who mangled his fingers on a Ryobi table saw. Here's the story: http://www.boston.co m/business/articles/ 2010/03/06/man_wins_ 15m_in_first_of_its_ kind_saw_case/?p1=We ll_MostPop_Emailed5< br /> My thoughts on shop safety. Yeah, let the comments begin... |
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Whittling a bird out of a creative block Posted by: stevinmarin
Video duration: 245 seconds I've been in a woodworking funk these past few weekends. Unable to really find an inspired project. So I decided to get a small chunk of wood and start whittling...somethin g I haven't done since I was a kid. It's an invigorating exercise! So if you are at a loss for something to do, try whittling! It's asy and requires nothing more than a pocket knife and a block of pine. |
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Field Trip! 16th and 17th century furniture at the Legion of Honor Posted by: stevinmarin
Video duration: 310 seconds Woodworking at its finest. A short visit to the California Legion of Honor museum in San Francisco to look at some renaissance furniture. |
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More things to do with old CDs: a flower arrangement Posted by: stevinmarin
Video duration: 323 seconds Not much of a woodworking project, but I discovered you can have a lot of fun heating up CDs in a toaster oven! |
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Make your own tortilla press Posted by: stevinmarin
Video duration: 364 seconds Tortillas are a staple in my house, so I figured I would stop spending money at the store and make my own. In order to make homemade tortillas, you really need to use a tortilla press. In this video I will show you how to make your own wood tortilla press! And if you want to learn how to use it, go here: http://www.youtub e.com/watch?v=2cZjV3 gdQ4Y |
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Get started in woodworking. Beginning woodworking: tools you'll need. Posted by: stevinmarin
Video duration: 528 seconds This is a video to encourage people interested in woodworking to go ahead and get started in the hobby. Don't be dismayed by woodworkers with their high-end tools and techniques. You don't need a lot of fancy tools or space to set up a basic shop. With a small amount of money you can make a lot of practical projects. |
