8 Bit Mario Wood Art Project

by | Nov 23, 2022 | Blog, Woodworking

Cutting the 1″ squares

Painting them all

Creating the frame and backdrop

Testing the layout

Layout continues

Gluing down and watching The Lord of the Rings

Finished next to the plan

All done! Hanging up!

Woodworking Project: Coffee Table

by | May 19, 2020 | Blog, Woodworking

Dimensions:

  • Top – 40in x 20in x 1.5in
  • Legs – 36in x 18in x 16.5in

Materials: (roughly $35)

  • 2 – 2in x 4in x 8ft: $3.93 ea.
  • 1 – 2in x 2in x 8ft: $3.58 ea
  • 2 – 2in x 6in x 8ft: $6.98
  • Box of 2 1/2 Kreg screws: $5.98
  • Minwax Jacobean Wood Stain $4.98 (small amount used)
  • Minwax Polyurethane $4.98 (small amount used)
  • White Paint – Kilz Primer and Semi Gloss final coat

Cuts:

  • 4 – 2in x 4in x 16.5in (legs)
  • 1 – 2in x 4in x 29in (middle brace)
  • 4 – 2in x 4in x 17in (side trim)
  • 2 – 2in x 2in x 29in (side trim)
  • 4 – 2in x 6in x 40in (table top)

Tools:

  • Miter Saw
  • Table Saw
  • Cordless Drill
  • Kreg R3 Jig with clamp
  • Sander 120 grit for main sanding
  • 320 grit for light sanding between polyurethane coats

Based on instructions from here:

https://ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/rustic-x-coffee-table