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.

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  • Sweet and Easy to Build Two Tier Bread Box
    I particularly like the design of this bread box because it gives you a compartment for a sizeable loaf of bread or possibly 2 and an area for keeping your bagels, croissants, and pastries. Also because it has clear doors you can actually see what’s in the bread box.
  • Simple Spokeshave organization for your Shop
    I have several spokeshaves laying around and most of the time I can’t get to them because they’re stashed someplace and not easily accessible. While I’m building my tool cabinet I thought it would be great to have a rack specifically for spokeshaves. And I have to say having completed this project and hung it my tool cabinet I am super happy with it. It was a fast and easy project to do and really helped me organize my shop. So, this is a project you could knock together really fast and it’s a great help to organize your shop too.
  • Really Quick DIY Tabletop Christmas Tree
    Yes, Christmas is almost here. And making your own decorations is always a lot of fun and usually cheaper.  Making these… Read more: Really Quick DIY Tabletop Christmas Tree
  • 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.