Misc Woodworking Projects starting with I

In continuation of the series of inlaid panels representing the historical uniforms of the British Army, we bring the pictures up to pre-war period by introducing this week the dates of 1870 and 1910. Project # 1716.

Below and above the picture is a shaped projecting ledge which serves to throw the picture itself in greater relief. Below the lower ledge we have the simple overlay containing the date, whilst at the top of the picture and above the upper ledge we have an overlay holding in place the small circular beveled mirror. The general construction, therefore, is simple, as there are no joints to fix, and all the positions are ruled by the placing of the one central inlaid panel. Project #1708.

The completed articles are roughly the same style as the previous pairs which have been produced, and form excellent mural decorations for billiard room, club room, lounge, etc. The panel is composed of a background of mahogany upon which is the central panel work of the inlaid picture itself. Project # 1694.

The process is a little longer than the cutting of ordinary fretwork, but as every part of the wood is used we can make up four distinct panels at one operation. The letters on each part represent one of the woods we are using, and by fitting the various pieces together, much as we should a jigsaw, a panel of multicoloured, but very attractive parts, is made up. Project #1701.

In the following discussion, detailed step-by-step instructions take the reader through a series of wood inlay and marquetry projects, starting with very simple designs in marquetry and progressing to more advanced projects. After that, true inlay, inlay turning and related subjects will be discussed. Every effort has been made to keep this guide to the craft clear enough for the beginning worker and at the same time to make it complete enough so that the advanced craftsman may find benefit and recreation by following it.

In this page I share with you a large collection of free scroll saw fretwork patterns. I have carefully scanned them and transformed them into pdf files. These patterns were published long ago in Hobbies fretwork magazine. They are offered here with permission of the present Copyright holders, Hobbies Limited. Project# 2188.

Build a wooden speaker for your iPod or iPhone using this free tutorial.

Enjoy the wonderful scent of pine burning in the fireplace during winter.This attractive, yet easy to build, log cabin incense burner looks great on the windowsill.

Quick, Easy, and Loads of fun! One backyard. Cold Winter weather. A bunch of 2x8. One large tarpaulin. Water....and impatient kids!

Since the early 1800s the icehouse has been one of the self-sufficient, non-electric homestead is most valuable buildings. The structure has taken many shapes and forms over the years but all have been calculated to do the same thing: exclude heat and out...

General information of how to build one.

I thought this was a neat idea. But the catch is, the store bought igloo kit costs over $200 Canadian so I made a jig that does the very same thing.

This simple project will get your laundry room organized. Its a wall mounted shelf with a spot for the ironing board, hanging space for clothes and shelf for extra laundry room items.

This is probably the easiest way I have found to build strong (inset panel) cabinet doors.

Build this ironing board holder and organizer using the free instructions at the link.

If you ever wanted to build a backyard ice rink...now you can. You will also need a few accessories to go along with it and you can find all the instructions at the link.

Get your laundry room organized by building an ironing board holder. Build it using scrap wood. This one featured a metal accent.

Build this wooden illusion after you watch the video at the link. Fool your friends!!!

Fool your friends after you build what appears to be an impossible staircase. It is just an illusion!!!