3 Easy To Make Woodworking Projects That Sell | DIY Gifts

I wanted to show you guys some of the projects I make to give as gifts or to sell! I came up with 3 that I think go over very well and most people will love.
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18V Brushless Cordless 4-Tool Combo Kit with (1) 4.0 Ah and (1) 2.0 Ah MAX Output Batteries, 18V Charger, and Tool Bag - homedepot.sjv.i...
ONE+ 18V Lithium-Ion Cordless AirStrike 18-Gauge Brad Nailer and 16-Gauge Straight Nailer 2-Tool Combo Kit - homedepot.sjv.i...
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[@Dad-hh6qp]

So not only is this vid helpful to a backyard wood maker but your times of being a regular guy forgetting something makes me smile and feel good that I'm not the only one out there.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Haha I didn't even include them all. I appreciate you watching!

[@ryansimmons3818]

Even the guys on YT with 10’s of thousands of subscribers watching them, aren’t “perfect” I think there’s a level of normality to all of us… though some better than others, we’re all human and won’t achieve (what we deem) perfection, every time. That’s the beauty of wood working. . . Figuring out ways that work for (you) to be as efficient and effective as possible. 👌🏼👌🏼

[@aliens1990990]

thought was just me im terrible for it !

[@finntexbuild4809]

🤔 I guess misery loves company 😅😂🤠🇫🇮

[@ianhegan-rumohr791]

Thanks for an informative and real woodworking video. Sometimes the others show their mistakes but not always. Makes it feel more relatable.

[@pbjae8140]

8:53 you could patch the groove holes with little square pegs from the first part you cut off due to the knot.

[@johnsmccullough9431]

I was thinking the same thing he did cut off that little piece this is John saying good night

[@alexstrick4693]

I’m glad you add in all the compilations that come with trade work. Not everything goes smooth all of the time

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Haha I try to keep it real.

[@awlthatwoodcrafts8911]

Three great little projects. With the popularity of making things from pallets, making pallets out of a fine wood is beautiful irony. Adding rabbets to the wine box pieces is the simplest solution for hiding the slots. Miters are cool but they can be a little persnickety. It's easy to sneak up on the perfect rabbet. For the pencil cup, I think the oversized and chamfered based looks bulky no matter how much of a chamfer you use. Using the contrasting white oak, cut a piece the size of the box and then cut rabbets on two sides of the base to accept the bottom pieces of walnut. You get straight sides, top to bottom, and a little structural detail from the alternating thinner and thicker edges of the white oak base. Well made video showing how to make all three projects. It was long but each segment was concise. Well done.

[@AlanRobilliard-b5t]

Brilliant they came out well all winners , I love that you kept in your mistake with the screws

[@orscrub3161]

LOL! Thank you for leaving in the little bloopers! Nice to see we all slip up here and there

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Haha there are plenty of those!

[@mr.grotto]

I love the pallet coasters, I'm going to try making a strip of 20 of them and just cut them out instead of glueing one by one.

[@markkleckner3060]

Pretty inspiring, 2 things I will do different. 1st I will put my finish on before I assemble, will only need to do touch ups and will save time. 2nd, instead of dowels if you mix sawdust in glue to make a paste, then feel holes saves time and is cheaper, God Bless!

[@airplayamusements5717]

Good suggestions! Also cut the dowels shorter than needed. Stain them any color you want or burn the ends then drive them in flush. I have also made a jig to create my own dowels using a hand planer blade and a drill.

[@markkleckner3060]

@@airplayamusements5717 excellent. God Bless!

[@pcGAMEZguy]

Absolutely love the fact you didn't edit the issues, makes it more personable. Great Job.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

I like to be as transparent as possible lol.

[@Litlight1]

I have made sliding top boxes like these before, using various joinery methods, including but joints like you did, as well as mitred corners with splines, and finger (box) joints. On every one, instead of using scrap pieces for the little handle on the lid, I saved the piece that I cut off the end piece and used that. It also has the "advantage" of camouflaging which end is the opening end,and looks quite good. I do also like your way of using a contrasting colour as well.

[@shirleyanderson8441]

I love the screw-up with the screws! It makes you SO HUMAN--like all of us!

[@kangacrew540]

Loved yr video. I bet most people do stuff like that all the time but would never show it. Honest and down to earth. Nice box

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@anarablehill5691]

I sound like you when I'm doing stuff in my shop. I'm constantly talking and explaining how I'm screwing up, but to the cat. He doesn't even subscribe, jerk.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Haha well I talk to my shop dog when the camera isn't on so we have that in common.

[@CVSPOTLITE]

😂😂😂😂

[@davidpayne4315]

LOL I'M GLAD I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE

[@asleepzone5557]

I got a cat and dog like that!

[@thenocode72]

That so made me laugh

[@369dusty]

I like the narrow chamfer. It gives the finished product an added dimension.

[@Zie_carpentry]

😊😊👍

[@kathrynnewton8721]

Love the errors - the real world! Audio wasn’t bad. Thank you!

[@Tommy.461]

I like that you leave your mistakes in the video. Made several sets of pallet coasters from cedar. Not a wine person but I will try that pencil box.

[@shaguito87]

Nice builds. My wife put together some cork board coasters so she asked me to make a holder for them. This was one of our Christmas gifts for family and friends.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

That's a cool collaboration!

[@joej9561]

Kool stuff! I would put 1/4" square walnut plugs in the holes of the wine box.

[@timothycreasy2161]

All three projects turned out real nice. On the wine box, cut some walnut square to fill the voids left in the datos, plus the walnut plugs to cover the screws. To make it, Extra fancy,... I liked both the idea of a pencil holder, and / or a light box. Looks good with both chanfers

[@youtukang]

Hello there 🙏🤝

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thank you for watching and the feedback. Good idea.

[@dropndeal]

I know this is two years old, but just wanted to let you know that I enjoyed the video. Regarding the multi-tool, I use mine all the time, however, more for custom renovation projects. They are extremely loud, so in the shop I prefer the pull saw.

[@cathylopez4004]

I'm so glad that I'm not the only one who makes mistakes!!!!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Haha I make more than I would like to admit.

[@rl8631]

Good to finally see someone on here using the gripper!!

[@Mr2at]

Agreed, Spray lacquer looks the best. Nice builds.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks! Appreciate it. Yea I like spray quite a bit.

[@danalaniz7314]

The hard oil and wax finish on the little pallet coasters looks best to me. You are so right about forgetting the screws, it does definitely happen! The contrasting little handle on the wine box was a nice touch.

[@JoeGerossie]

I like to see a woodworker using more of the job site tools I’m used to like a chop saw, Brad gun, and even a multi tool. And even sharing a sore back carrying that same planer around when needed

[@johnrickel7233]

Rabbets would be a great way to hide those slots as well. would give the front and back a nice look too.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Agreed

[@northernwatcher8443]

I would suggest you use a plug cutter to make the plugs to cover the screws.That way you can match the grain and as they are the same material, they become almost invisable

[@PhotoDude801]

Wow! Great video...thanks for sharing!

[@zacplunkett8490]

First time viewer and I honestly enjoyed watching. I'm keen to binge a few more vids xD

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@joeredman9354]

I like the idea you mentioned about making the pencil holder into a candle using the other base on top.

[@leehunter1862]

Nice work - I also agree that sirens are a nightmare haha

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Lol they are so annoying

[@darrylharris2475]

Those small holes could be covered with the same plugs you used for the screws. Very fine job on all projects. Thanks for sharing.

[@jbn0613]

You could also use some square dowels to fill those holes on the end like you did with the round ones to cover the screws.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

That's true!

[@markhopkins7204]

always enjoy your presentation, craftsmanship and results...when you post a vid, I'm watching! thanks for sharing

[@YankeeDave75B2O]

While watching the part making the pencil holder, I couldn't help but thinking about when I was little and building things with Lincoln Logs!

[@aeDBalls]

I have that same miter saw and for the life of me cannot find the right adapter for the dust collector. What do you have that hooked up with? Help a brother out. Great video, btw!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

I think I ordered a rocker hose and one of the fittings that came with it fit

[@aeDBalls]

@@WalkersWoodworks Thank you, sir. I'll have to check that out

[@DRAGNET-pn5vf]

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN THAT SHOP IS YOUR AMERICAN FLAG ON THE WALL, AS A VETERAN I APPRECIATE IT. ALL YOUR PROJECTS IN THIS VIDEO LOOK GREAT. TALKING WHILE WORKING AND FILMING MAKES FEEL LIKE I'M RIGHT THERE IN YOUR SHOP. THANKS FOR THE TUTORIAL VIDEO. 🇺🇸✌️👍🏻

[@HomeRapidRepair]

Thanks for this video. You're a great DIY'er

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@michaelkennedy6667]

Yes, I learn something new every day. I appreciate how you go step by step an explain it as you go. I'm fairly new so any suggestions or idea' on 'how to' is always appreciated.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

I will be doing more videos like this so stay tuned!

[@melissabarron1574]

It happens! Love the honesty, it’s nice for a change

[@streeterrk]

I like the wider one :) Thanks so much

[@I_Can_Do_That]

Box looked really good. I also dig the pallet coasters. Gonna make some haha

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks! That's awesome. They are fun little projects.

[@Zie_carpentry]

Hello sir

[@denniscoddington1701]

Good ideas and easy to do. I’d add some felt too the bottom of the coasters and pencil holder. Just my opinion. Thanks for the video.

[@normbright2998]

i'm just starting out in wood working with pallet wood and like these easy projects thanks again

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks for watching!

[@auntmaryspals7978]

I use Mod Podge for the finish on a lot of my projects. It comes in Matte, Satin and Gloss. The more coats, the more protection. Just use small brushes to reach in those little places.

[@fishhuntadventure]

I don’t have the patience for that kind of tedium anymore. Gettin’ old maybe? A sprayer pays for itself in material costs in 1-3 average jobs.

[@auntmaryspals7978]

It's because I'm getting old and am retired that I have time to fuss with detail. 😉@@fishhuntadventure

[@edhiestand1197]

what do the wine boxes sell for?

[@nore8141]

Great ideas since summer is almost over and Christmas is just around the corner. ❤❤❤

[@skkellypro]

Have used both rigid and ryobi. Ryobi has out done Rigid every time. Even with warranty.

[@AaronAubreyPhoto]

ohh man, the part where you put the plugs in before the screws.. this is totally something I'd do haha. I just finished my first woodworking project, which was a pedalboard that had onboard power and in/out leads. Well, I knew that I would need to solder the jacks to the leads from inside the board as the jacks wouldn't pass through the hole for the panel mount jack... so what did I decide to do?? I soldered them up on my bench and then realized I messed up and had to do them all over again...:P

[@billtefft4315]

Nice little and quick projects. A few suggestions for the wine box. Use shallow rabbits ( as deep as the grooves) to attach the ends will hide the grooves on the ends. I would cut plugs for the screw holes. The plugs are easily trimmed with a chisel as you are cutting with them grain not across the grain. You could use either the same wood to make nearly invisible plugs or a contrasting wood for highlighted plugs and I think the face grain looks better than the end grain of the dowels.

[@lizzieridgewell3294]

Did you make your wooden mullet? If so do you have a video of how you made it?

[@daveparker839]

Spray lacquer just cuz it’s easier and quick and still looks good. Wondering if the screws were even needed on the wine box? Meaning, drill full size holes and tap the dowels fully into the hole. May need to clamp for longer but would save money for no more effort.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

I went back and forth on that. I decided to go with the screws because i thought it would be more approachable.

[@daveparker839]

@@WalkersWoodworks Hmmm. I’m a newbie but I definitely agree with that thought process.

[@ParleysWoodedJourney]

I agree. I made some frames using this method. It looks nice, costs less, and lets me say, "no metal fasteners".

[@kathrynnewton8721]

Great gifts!

[@Zie_carpentry]

😊😊👍

[@jonathanjackson4983]

As a first time viewer... mistakes, humour, great projects and easy to follow instructions... what's not to love about this channel! Subscribed 👍

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Really appreciate that! Thanks for the support!

[@VicBroadway]

I love your videos. They are very informative & you make it look easy when you are having fun. I believe putting the oil on the wood before assembly may be less messy?

[@silverstake88]

Tape under the multitool... great idea! 👍

[@ifiwooddesigns]

I really enjoyed some simple easy projects to fund bigger projects and toys. Also, your humor on this was hysterical! 🤣 Keep yo the great work.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Haha I'm glad someone noticed. I talk to myself like that all the time so I decided to start inckuding it. Thank you for the feedback and support!

[@orscrub3161]

nice work!! would love to have your shop set up! no fluff, all the basics! 👍

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks!!

[@kelly171a]

Awesome. I think I'll try some of the coasters. Thank You!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thank you for watching! Good luck in the shop.

[@criscrisan8569]

If you inset the small sides in a rabbet made at the end of the long ones, the groove ends get covered up, and you also have less endgrain showing

[@WalkersWoodworks]

That's true.

[@vernsteinbrecker3759]

Great projects, all look good

[@jrpruitt317]

I love the Deft Lacquer, but discovered a tip on another channel. If you buy (or build) a cheap lazy susan, you can turn the piece you are spraying without touching it. Allows you to easily do all four sides.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

That is a good idea.

[@-_-John-_-]

25:42 Neither. I would have just used walnut. But this is your show and it's 2 years old, so... Nice job!

[@DirtyMikeTM]

I love the wine bottle gift box, and already thought of a few improvements.

[@colintardif8275]

Just a thought but for the wine box maybe 1/4" brass square bar would be a good alternative to plugging the holes in the end and they would also act as an accent.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

True! That would be cool for sure.

[@davidpayne4315]

Excellent work

[@shawnfriedrich5404]

Wait, walnut pallets?? Damn where at?

[@captassassin5680]

12:23 At first I thought he said “Bird shyt”! I had to play it back twice before I realized he was saying BIRCH. 😂

[@mkbman45]

Don't see alot of people using the Delta compound miter saw. How do you like it? Pros? Cons?

[@WalkersWoodworks]

I like it quite a bit! I've been using it for close to 2 years and haven't had a problem with it. I really like the shadow line vs a laser.

[@SirEdroK]

Hey man, nice three project video! I’m just getting started with woodworking so it’s good to see easier projects sometimes lol.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Haha right on! Glad you enjoyed it. They are fun to make for sure. Appreciate the support.

[@clinthanson7712]

Awesome work great ideas thanks for sharing these.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks for watching!

[@Fishingwithdave2024]

Now some 1/4 inch square dowel for the rabbits and it would really be complete

[@Airwrecka1980]

"It'll work better if I put the screws in first." That statement defines the chaos that is my entire life. HAHAHAHA

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Haha same...

[@lukegraham1945]

There's some great ideas here! An easier method to hide the rabbets on the wine box could also be to use mitre joints.

[@LarryLeeder]

Or cut some small plugs from the scrap cut off for where the lid slides in and glue 'em in.

[@jellyg.8961]

Or, using either a router with a rabbet bit or the table saw, make a rabbet in the bottom of the boards for the plywood to sit inside attached with brad nails and glue. In fact this is an easier method than cutting a slot for the plywood board.

[@369dusty]

Did you consider filling in the 2 open areas on the bottom of the pencil holder ?

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Not really. Nothing can come out through them.

[@99rylee]

those are beautiful 😊😊

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@youtukang]

*REAL PROJECT* 😍😍

[@laurensiemens1436]

I like these projects

[@d.b.7591]

If one doesn’t have table saw any ideas on how to gut those grooves for the sliding door?

[@garygray2166]

I really like your videos, you include your mistakes which we all make. If you don't mind me asking, what kind of table saw do you have? I would like to buy a bigger and better one then the one I have.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thank you!! That means a lot. I have the 36" 3hp Sawstop. It's not the cheapest saw BUT it is cheaper than an ER visit. :)

[@garygray2166]

@@WalkersWoodworks this is very true sir.

[@woodworkingandepoxy643]

I been building since I was a toddler thanks to my dad and I still use pallets when I can lol there is this one kind I get that the wood is some type of hardwood with a deep red color but no idea what it is. Customers love it tho

[@flingmonkey5494]

Ryobi makes an 18V drill and driver kit to for with your brad nailer. There is something glorious about having one set of rechargeable batteries to power all your tools. Don't buy more than one battery technology or you wind up with lots of different batteries and chargers. Stick with the Ryobi 18V system and you can power ALL your tools from the same set of batteries and chargers. Do you want a shop full of tools or a shop full of chargers?

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Haha already down that path. But I do have the new 7 piece Ryobi HP+ kit now. I used the drill and driver in my latest video. Check it out. 👍

[@clickster1883]

Great ideas! Thanks for putting this out.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks for watching!

[@James.979]

Hello 👋 I like the box you did - I would fit good Malt 25yo Scotch 🥃 whiskey in there, and - leave enough room for a decent Edinburgh Chrystal whiskey glass, plus the PW coaster for a tad of “authenticity” to sit the whiskey glass on, a tiny piece of coal, plus a little tartan ribbon on the box and - give it to someone who knows all about Scotland and Whiskey and appreciated the gift !! Thanks 🙏 Take care and stay safe 🥶😷 🔥🪵 James 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✌️

[@johnthompson3462]

Nice vid.Just wondering why,when you grooved for the top and bottom you did not cut a groove,flip the piece then cut the second groove then move the blade over and repeat ?

[@WalkersWoodworks]

I should have haha. That would have made more sense.

[@johnthompson3462]

I only know this because I made lots of them exactly as you did before it clicked.LOL That's what makes woodworking such fun

[@gailjohnson3544]

I love The Cutting Board oil look

[@caseyfisher6727]

I plan on using the wine box as gifts but curious what you think the low/high prices would be

[@RSST662]

i like the dark one it reminds me of that specialty wood type or design style but i forgot what its called i bet those colors would sell even better .

[@dervorrichtungsbauer]

Really nice ideas. Many thanks for showing this to us👍

[@jp-ch7pt]

Could you fill those exposed grooves with wood putty on the wine box?

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Could for sure.

[@randymartin2396]

I LIKED THE FIRST ONE

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks Randy!

[@lorenelkin9415]

I appreciate your honesty and clarity.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

I appreciate you watching and the support!

[@MrJaxparadize]

I have found that staining, painting your project after cutting all the parts and sanding is the best way to cover the entire project. Took me half the time doing it that way. Touch up is hardly done. I’m gentle on build. Remember to compensate for the layer of paint/stain, it might throw your build off a slight bit.

[@rickbazan4205]

I had the same thought.

[@brianhleigh]

I think the pencil holder would make a great night light for a kids room. You could easily put a small LED bulb in there and then put your other base as a topper.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

That's what I as thinking! Maybe I'll make a larger similar version and do that!

[@brianhleigh]

@@WalkersWoodworks I liked the current size because it can fit on a nightstand without taking up too much room.

[@FennahMakes]

Spray laqcuer by far the best for this project! Nice video! Keep it up

[@WalkersWoodworks]

I agree! Thank you!

[@tammykeith5909]

thanks for a great video

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks for watching!

[@nava1uni]

Nice video, good projects

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@fullertonwoodworks]

Awesome ideas! And loved seeing you actually make each one as well to show how simple yet elegant the final product was.

[@alpinegeordie]

A quick tip for dowels, if you have a metal tap and die set you can run square profile hardwood through the required diameter die. cut a length of hardwood square and put it in a hand drill chuck and slowly cut the dowel profile with the die, you can finish with sandpaper .....

[@WalkersWoodworks]

That's a great tip!