![Up Position](https://did-it-myself.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_20200519_111903-275x206.jpg)
Delta 34-868 Splitter Review
Review of the Delta 34-868 splitter, including the screws needed to mount it to a Delta 36-650 contractor table saw
![Just slightly undersized, but this will work](https://did-it-myself.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/00000004-275x155.jpg)
Easy Fix for Cheap Dowel Rod
An easy fix for cheap dowel rod, using a drill and sandpaper to trim down oversized store-bought rod to fit in dowel joints without making complicated jigs
![Final product](https://did-it-myself.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/00000039-1-275x155.jpg)
Making an Inlay Snowflake Christmas Ornament
Step-by-step guide to making an inlay snowflake Christmas ornament, including technique for routing and fitting inlay pieces
![The stained dresser looks much better than before](https://did-it-myself.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/00000021-275x155.jpg)
Refinishing Furniture with New Stain
This cheap dresser came from Craigslist years ago for $20. At the time, it was sufficient to stick clothes in while I was renting. Now that we have a toddler, it has turned into the perfect size dresser for her room. However, as you can see, it doesn’t really match the other furniture. Fortunately, this […]
![The full saw, again](https://did-it-myself.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/00000001-2-275x155.jpg)
Rikon 10-324 Bandsaw Review
A review of a Rikon 10-324 Bandsaw, discussing the pros and cons of this saw versus both budget competiton and similar saws from Grizzly
![A tiny eye bolt allows it to be hung](https://did-it-myself.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/00000014-1-275x155.jpg)
Making a Two Color Bandsaw Reindeer
A take on Ronald Walters’ / Woodgears’ 3D reindeer pattern for the bandsaw, except mixing woods to get different colored antlers
![Board #1 being used](https://did-it-myself.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/00000064-275x155.jpg)
Making a Cutting Board with a Twist
Making a cutting board out of exotic hardwoods laid long grain, adding a contrasting curved inlay
![As it sits in the nursery](https://did-it-myself.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/00000069-275x155.jpg)
Making a Side Table Out of Old Furniture
Making a side table out of scrap wood, making a glued panel for the table top, and recycling the legs from an old coffee table
![Finished trap](https://did-it-myself.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMAG2693-275x155.jpg)
Making a Carpenter Bee Trap
Making a carpenter bee trap out of 4×4 and a mason jar, using a miter saw and drill press, for the woodworker with a bee problem
![Finished](https://did-it-myself.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/00000018-2-275x155.jpg)
Thread Spool Holder
Making an inexpensive two-layer 70-count thread spool holder out of a wooden box, a couple of pieces of plywood, and some dowels
![Spoiler alert: here's what the finished crib looks like](https://did-it-myself.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/test-275x155.jpg)
Heirloom DIY Crib: Part 3
Creating an heirloom-quality DIY crib out of hardwood (ash) using mortise and tenon joinery, threaded inserts, dowels, and other techniques.
Part 3: Mattress support, staining, and finishing
![Spoiler alert: here's what the finished crib looks like](https://did-it-myself.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/test-275x155.jpg)
Heirloom DIY Crib: Part 2
Creating an heirloom-quality DIY crib out of hardwood (ash) using mortise and tenon joinery, threaded inserts, dowels, and other techniques.
Part 2: Finishing the panels and connecting them together.
![Spoiler alert: here's what the finished crib looks like](https://did-it-myself.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/test-275x155.jpg)
Heirloom DIY Crib: Part 1
Creating an heirloom-quality DIY crib out of hardwood (ash) using mortise and tenon joinery, threaded inserts, dowels, and other techniques.
Part 1: Milling and rough cutting.
![Finished mallet](https://did-it-myself.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/00000021-275x156.jpg)
Making a Laminated Wooden Mallet
Making a laminated wooden mallet AKA jointer’s mallet out of multiple pieces of scrap wood without requiring any chisel work
![Blade guides and insert all finished](https://did-it-myself.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Band-Saw-Blade-Guides-00000022-275x156.jpg)
Homemade Band Saw Blade Guides, Insert, and Tires
How to make DIY homemade band saw blade guides, insert, and tires to freshen up an old bandsaw on the cheap
![Finished](https://did-it-myself.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Template-Bushing-Subbase-00000024-275x156.jpg)
Template Bushing Subbase
How to make a Lexan template bushing subbase for the Bosch 1617 plunge router, can be applied to any router
![Finished bird feeder](https://did-it-myself.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/00000081-275x156.jpg)
Building a Cedar Bird Feeder
Guide to building a cedar bird feeder that is shaped like a house, step-by-step
![Completed dust separator mounted to shop vac](https://did-it-myself.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/000000741-275x156.jpg)
Building a DIY Dust Separator (Thien Cyclone)
How to build a Thien cyclone / DIY dust separator on the cheap
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Delta 36-650 Table Saw Review
A review of a Delta 36-650 table saw and some tips on upgrades to make it more effective.
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Building a Bluebird Birdhouse with Rabbets, Dadoes, Dovetails
A birdhouse built using rabbets, dadoes, and sliding dovetails. This is a simple bluebird birdhouse.
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Adding a Table Saw Router Table Extension
An overview and explanation of building a table saw router table extension and re-using your table saw fence.