30 Minute Woodshop

Author on the Michigan Dunes
Woodworker, Maker, Lover of art, music, technology and history. A believer in a confluence of events leading to greater things

This is about my journey in woodworking an trying to squeeze projects into my tight schedule. I hope that these vignettes will inspire you to get out into your shop, basement, garage, closet, nook or wherever and Make. Whether in wood, leather, clay, electronics, we all need that creative outlet and those moments of satisfaction when something is completed.

Oh, and don’t forget to visit my Youtube Channel

  • Easy DIY Decorative Christmas Sled
    Christmas is here and it’s a great time to make some decorations. Here is a cheap and easy project you can do in a matter of 20 minutes or less using only a jigsaw been some off the shelf pine. This decorative Christmas sled is a great little project that you can use either inside or outside your home.
  • DIY Plane Till and Gallery, the Second-half
    This is the second half of the Plane Till and Gallery build. I started this whole project as part of my build out on my free-standing tool chest. And there’s been a lot of input on this from various people at Lumberjocks, Sawmill Creek, and WoodworkingTalk.
  • Sweet and Easy to Build Plane Gallery
    This project guide describes building a plane gallery to efficiently organize smaller planes in a workshop. It details required materials, tools, cutting instructions, assembly processes for the gallery and drawers, custom dividers, finishing options, and the project’s benefits. The organizer enhances accessibility and aids in shop productivity.
  • Beautiful DIY Arts & Crafts Key Holder
    This project involves creating a DIY Arts and Crafts key holder using tiles from Pewabic Pottery. It requires basic tools and materials, primarily red or white oak. The process includes layout, cutting, sanding, assembly, and finishing, resulting in an antique look. View the tutorial video for detailed instructions and encouragement to share completed projects.