Ethan6176

02/26/2026

Forget the flowers — make something she’ll use for years to come. This only took a few hours, but it’ll last a lifetime. If you’re stuck on Valentine’s gifts, this is your sign. I built this bathtub tray out of solid a Cherry 1x8 but any hardwood will work. You can make this woodworking project as simple or as complicated as you would like. Make one for yourself!

02/25/2026

This Simple Wooden Kitchen Tool solves a problem you didn't know you had. Ever notice where your spoon and your pot lid end up while cooking? I got tired of messy counters, drips everywhere, and nowhere to set the lid… So I made one piece of solid wood that handles both—cleaner, simpler, and honestly overdue.

02/23/2026

I built a small thing that solves a daily problem. Your desk doesn't need more clutter, it needs this. A solid wood cable holder for my desk to keep my laptop charger and phone charger cords from falling into the abyss. This simple woodworking project can be made using only a small scrap block of wood.

02/22/2026

Most kitchens don’t need more tools, they need smarter ones. This 3-in-1 wooden kitchen tool has 3 functions all built into an easy-to-store design. Stop burning your hands on your oven rack, and quit straining your fingers pulling herbs and opening mason jars. This is a simple woodworking project built for all skill levels. You can really get creative with the shape and design on this one. Try it out for yourself! I have links to my plans in my bio if you're interested.

02/21/2026

02/20/2026

Breaking up with plastic kitchen tools. I'm starting a new series where I replace plastic with handmade wooden alternatives. Episode 1: The wooden spatula. Follow for more woodworking ideas, simple projects, and functional design.

02/19/2026

Nobody talks about this, but looking down at your laptop all day is wrecking your neck. So I built the solution. Solid wood. Clean lines. No cheap plastic parts. Raises your screen to eye level and instantly upgrades your desk setup. Sometimes the fix is simple, this woodworking project is a great way to spend an afternoon in the woodshop.

02/16/2026

I used this tool for years and never thought about it. It worked, so I never questioned it. But once I actually looked at how it wears down while cooking, I couldn’t ignore it anymore. So I’m slowly replacing the plastic I cook with — one tool at a time. Not to be perfect. Just to make better choices where I can. This one is handmade from solid hardwood, shaped, sanded, and finished right in my shop. Real wood. Simple design. Built to last. Part 2 of Breaking Up With Plastic — the meat chopper you asked for. What should I replace next?

02/16/2026

Nobody talks about it… but plastic cookware ends up in your food. Sunday series build, turning a block of wood into a functional kitchen ladle using the bandsaw and hand shaping. We had to pivot design halfway through, but that flexibility is part of woodworking. Overall, I am happy with how it turned out. Let me know what you want to see next week!

02/15/2026

This is why we save our scraps. I made this swan from a leftover piece of black walnut that was destined for the fire. One small offcut, a bandsaw, and a few careful cuts later and now it’s something that’ll last generations. Scrap wood isn’t waste. It’s just a project waiting for the right idea. Try this simple bandsaw woodworking project yourself.

02/14/2026

Three compartments. Three daily problems — solved before they start. Built from solid wood. Made to live where the chaos usually does. If your counter looks like mine used to… you’ll understand why I made this. Save this for when you finally get tired of moving the same three things every day. Share it with someone whose keys are always missing.