How to Build a Puzzle Table with Built In Board Games

[@jhold7553]

The last few weeks I've done a few puzzles because woodworking is so expensive and I need to occupy my time and brain. Now you've presented me with a conundrum

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Woodworking is expensive sometimes 🥴 maybe this can be a splurge to help enhance your new puzzle hobby?? 😉

[@JPToto]

My Sunday morning ritual is folding laundry and watching Shara. So well done! Wonderful video as always!

[@espnmk]

I mean what fun and quick way to store the game pieces, the boards are built in, clever way to keep those small humans entertained and the big ones of course... Thanks for Sharing this fun piece.

[@kevinjohnson4418]

I haven't bought a piece of furniture over two yrs thanks for saving me money

[@crich83baby]

This might be my favorite project of yours so far!

[@michaelbryant705]

Shara, your videos have helped me build my first cabinets, thank you. This piece is beautiful. I love your videos, for their pace, information, filming, background music and narration. I appreciate that we can see your project in the thumbnail with a simple title. No weird faces or cringy titles. When you are talking to the camera I like that we can see the project beside you, not just a talking head. Cheers and keep making amazing projects.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoy the videos and I love to hear that you find them helpful! I was just talking to someone about KZbin thumbnails yesterday and how much I hate those crazy weird graphics on people's thumbnails ha! I'm glad you appreciate the simplicity :) I truly appreciate you watching and hope you have an amazing weekend!

[@Twinhemlocks]

Great project, my wife want one of these. I just discovered your channel and am really enjoying your content!! Thanks for the great info

[@AutotechWoodworking]

I saw this video on Matt / Obsessed Woodworking and switched to KZbin so I could make my comment. This is a really nice project that will hopefully provide hours of entertainment. As for the hinges protruding a little, it wouldn't bother me a bit.

[@marcusdavis8650]

This looks beautiful and classy.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@brigittepatry195]

Thank you! It’s beautiful! Need to make this for my puzzle loving daughter. ❤

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! I’m sure she would love anything you build her! Happy building 🙌 and have a great weekend!

[@frankstoverpurebloodsaltya6441]

Well done Shara!!!!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much!

[@wesphonic]

I think having the top supports on when you traced the notch cutouts for the bottom shelf may have helped with stability and precision of the notches. It may have helped maybe not, however either way should work fine enough 😊 Great video!

[@jimgreenhouse214]

Another beautiful piece

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! 🙌

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

I guess i missed this build when it came out. Great project.

[@expat1416]

nicely done!.. going to try the Cricut ..

[@lynjermey6423]

Absolutely beautiful, I love the stain colour and colour combination of the game boards too.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I think it turned out even better than I thought! I appreciate you watching!

[@ronnorris1504]

This is a perfect build for the grandkids. Thanks for the content,

[@chriseime2528]

Tu est la reine du gabarit Kreg que subliment tes réalisations... mais tu restes fâchée avec le positionnement des fonds 😂😂😂😂 je regrette de ne pas comprendre ta langue et donc res commentaires. Mais les images restent inspirantes. Que la force des copeaux soit avec toi.

[@timothycreasy2161]

I would probably have that issue more than three times in a row, I've done it. I'm glad Lucy was there to tell you it was alright.... 😁 But seriously, I would like to build one of those. Very nice Ms. Shara

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I'm hoping the third time was the charm and I'll remember not to make that mistake the next time. (I'm hoping...no guarantees haha) Lucy is great moral support sometimes...and she also makes sure I (more like SHE) never miss a snack break while working haha. I'm so glad you enjoyed the build and I truly appreciate you watching. Have a wonderful weekend!

[@76Scutter]

Just came across your channel, LOVE wood working and look forward to watching your other videos and possibly trying some of them Also your absolutely beautiful🙂

[@-JustAnotherAndy-]

That table is awesome! To get an even more crisp line when it comes to staining, I recommend gel stain, it acts more like a paint and doesn't seep under the tape much, if at all. I use it on cornhole boards and it's amazing.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! That's a great suggestion. Have you ever used water based stain? I feel like gel stain and water based stains are pretty similar. They're both much thicker than oil based and they kind of "smear on" vs soak in. The water based stains here had like ZERO bleed through. I was pretty impressed.

[@GirlJustDIY]

Oh my gosh, this is amazing Shara!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much friend! 💕

[@robertm348]

Great project! Thank you, Shara!

[@EmorettaRobinson]

That was a really good idea. It turned out really well. This would also be good for those who like to do Legos.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! Yes, this would totally make a great Lego table, too! That's a great idea!

[@Lutzboater]

A very nice and perfect design for your home. The Cricut pieces you made turned out very nice as did the table. Enjoy it !!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I'm so excited with how this turned out and I really appreciate you watching it come together. Have a great weekend!

[@2old4u]

Most excellent. Great project.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching and hope you have a wonderful weekend!

[@clayformations1638]

This piece is wonderful! The checker board and tic tac toe games... I thought they were inlaid... until you showed how it was done with the Cricut! Amazing work!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it. I’m so excited about how this turned out and the Cricut made it a whole lot of fun. Thanks so much for watching and hope you have a wonderful weekend!

[@AB-C1]

Excellent design and build! Looks great! 👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate you watching and hope you have a wonderful weekend!

[@AB-C1]

@@WoodshopDiaries you're very welcome! And you too

[@martinkenny9384]

Amazing work

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching!

[@joelcopeland3018]

I really like your table. A couple of years ago I built my first table. The frame is cedar and I used a hobby sheet for the top. What I did was make a lego table for my grand kids. I simply built the frame and put a bottom on the frame, I cut out a hand hold on each of the end frames. I made it so the top would be level with the frame but sit inside the frame. I glued the lego base mats on one side of the top and use the other side as a coffee table. All I have to do is lift the top out and flip it over. All the legos are stored inside the table.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! That sounds like a great idea. I bet your grand kids love it!

[@Joshua.zero29]

Thats a beautiful piece of functional art! I can see why you were so excited to share it. 😊

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! I had such a great time building this. I hope you enjoyed watching it! 🙌 have a great weekend!

[@johannesputter8455]

I like the Idea! 👍

[@WoodshopDiaries]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@brunnie]

Terrific project! It really fits in well in any room.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching!

[@brewster3987]

Wow. So, if this doesn't silence the critics who claim that elegant, sophisticated furniture can't be created with basic materials, then they are just denying the evidence of their eyes. No wonder you have been excited to share this piece... it's a pièce de résistance! I could have sworn, when you were teasing this on IG, that this was made of high-dollar hardwoods... I should have had faith in your abilities with plywood and pocket holes! One Italian chef's kiss from me. Beautiful. P.S. remember last video's "oh no" moment? Yeah, you might want to go look up the one about repeating a behavior and expecting a different result... 😉🤣😂😁

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I fear the critics will never be silenced 🤣 but that’s okay. I’d still take my plywood and pocket holes any day just to tick them off a little more ha! Seriously though, thank you for the kind words. I’m glad I was able to “fool you” into thinking I used something fancy and it was just plywood 😉 never underestimate a good sheet of birch! Also…you are confirming my suspicion that I might actually be insane based on definition. I’ll give myself one more chance to learn my lesson before calling it 😆

[@brewster3987]

@@WoodshopDiaries I called it on myself long ago... but I also ascribe to the Oscar Levant quote: “There's a fine line between genius and insanity. I have erased this line.”😁

[@johnford7847]

Very good idea, and an excellent execution, Shara. Thank you for sharing.

[@wberger]

Love this build! Excellent work.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching!

[@dhmtbr2551]

My new favorite build !

[@stevedockery3534]

Another great project Shara. This can be used in so many areas of your home. Love the stain color. The X's and O's could also be done with stencils, would have to be careful when painting the pieces. Hope you're having a great weekend. Steve

[@cswatson4823]

Wow. Great job. This is really awesome.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it! Have a wonderful weekend!

[@johnkelley9877]

Excellent design and finish! I like the use of the stencils to make the game boards. Thanks for sharing this.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! I think this is one of my favorite builds ever and I really enjoyed sharing it. I appreciate you watching and hope you have a great weekend!

[@SawdustmakerLori]

That is such an awesome idea and design!!! It would be a great addition to any home. Closed up it looks like just a beautiful coffee table but it has so many hidden functions! I see you had plenty of help from Lucy and Bubby too!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I always love having Lucy and Bubs joining in on the workshop fun. They give great advice when I get stuck (mostly their advice is to take a break and get a snack haha--but it works!). I appreciate you watching and following along and hope you have a great weekend!

[@tomstone2322]

What a great idea! Nice job

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching!

[@mon2dan]

Soooooooooooo beautiful!! 😍🤩😍😍Great work Shara as always!!!

[@lovejones7545]

Very cool!! Shara you're super talented! Building the table and creating the game boards. Love your creativity🤙🏾💯

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! You're too kind. I really appreciate you following along and watching my projects. Have a wonderful weekend!

[@taurus533]

@@WoodshopDiariesshara I download file but cannot see where the cricket files are, be direct me? Thank you

[@WoodshopDiaries]

@taurus533 hi! The Cricut files are linked in the video description. There’s one for the tic tac toe and one for the checkerboard.

[@taurus533]

@@WoodshopDiaries after I sent you the message, I saw the links lol Thank you. I'm making this for my wife as a Christmas gift 🎁

[@pteddie6965]

Fantastic table, Shara. Thanks for the introduction of the Cricut Machine. It's a little too pricey for me, but I'd love to have one Thanks for the video.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! I understand…maybe one day. They’re really handy for personalization. I use mine pretty regular but they likely don’t make sense for every shop. I appreciate you watching and hope you have a great weekend!

[@patelkrunal311]

Another banger! Great work.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it :) Have a wonderful weekend!

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

This is an absolutely beautiful piece of furniture! I really like your design and stain choice is very nice. Glad that Bubby and Lucy made their cameo appearance! lol…. Your inspector and supervisor are the best! Take care and I hope you all have a great weekend! Keep on building….

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! Bubs and Lou are always great company in the shop. I’m so glad to have them around. Thanks so much for watching. I hope you have a wonderful weekend! 🙌

[@mwoody4560]

Great timing. My wife has been wanting one of these for a while and has been dropping hints. PS. if you really like puzzles and haven’t found them yet, you should check out The Magic Puzzle Co. puzzles. Super fun. Also, thanks to a video you did a while back about faux inlay, I’m a Cricut’ear. Thanks Shara, keep rocking🎉

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I feel like puzzles much be becoming more and more popular because I have had several requests for a puzzle table lately and I wanted one myself haha. Thank you for the recommendation--I'll have to check out the Magic Puzzle Co! Ahh, so happy to hear you are a fellow Cricut-ear! I hope you've found plenty of uses for it. It's come in handy for me in the shop more times than I can count over the years. Anyway, thank you again so much for watching and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

[@jaron1990]

Love it! This is one of your best projects in my opinion 😊

[@darkaos21]

wonderful build. I just want to to something like that on my dinner table.

[@oreobenavidez953]

That is a beautiful piece of furniture . I have a question since I'm no carpenter what's the difference between cutting and ripping wood

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! Ripping is cutting with (parallel to) the wood grain. Cross cutting is cutting across the wood grain.

[@oreobenavidez953]

@@WoodshopDiaries 🤔 thanks for explaining I sorta understand lol

[@WoodshopDiaries]

This post explains with diagrams: www.woodshopdiaries.com/cut-down-plywood-sheets-with-circular-saw/

[@augustineschaefer5522]

Would you make recommendations on what jigsaw blade you use? Your lack of tear out is first rate.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I use Diablo brand blades. For plywood I use fine finish blades

[@barryroberts6470]

It looks Fantastic, i love watching your videos as you make everything look so easy to do, and you explain everything really well. Thanks for the Videos. Take Care and Stay Safe, Barry (UK)👍

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I love to hear that you love the videos. I really appreciate you following along and watching :) I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

[@GINASUMMERS1]

This is AMAZING!!! I want to make some for my whole family ❤

[@robertevans6481]

Very cool

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! 🙌

[@ryobiguydiy]

That’s so damn dope!!!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@javierteodorakis1647]

Me gusto el diseño de la mesa

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much!

[@hope1922]

Wow this is amazing 👏 Love it! Gave me the idea of a lift top coffee table, that could be lots of fun too

[@dalehopley1363]

Genius 👌

[@WoodshopDiaries]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@chrispark11]

Nice!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching and hope you have a great weekend!

[@carolpowley4339]

This is great, I love it! Great job! I’m going to give it a shot! What did you choose for wood for the legs? Looked like possibly red oak?

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Hi thanks so much! 🙌 I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I just used regular old construction grade 2x4s ripped in half for the legs. I believe the “flavor” of the month at the store when I got these was fir since they do have a red tint. Usually the 2x4s around here are pine or spruce. But every now and then they’re fir.

[@MCsCreations]

Really amazing work, Shara! This one is definitely a keeper! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

[@estherfilip3275]

Wow!!!❤️

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@laurendao4467]

I need a puzzle table!!!!

[@tyronepelfrey8192]

Now let’s see you have got to be watching me cause I do the same mistake dozens of times. Maybe when we’re old we can do it right the first time. 😂🤓

[@shawnwallis7665]

I pushed the LIKE button before I even watched it…..

[@robwiencek9608]

You have some of the best ideas and I have so little time 😂. This is definitely being added to my to do list!

[@yossiyaari3760]

Awesome.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! 🙌

[@danyaramirezgomez]

So beautiful! What wood veneer do you use for your furniture? Pine?

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Hi! Thank you! This is birch plywood

[@cyndij8312]

Incredible and so creative. And a great way to protect the puzzle from pets. Ask me how I know 😂

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Ahaha you know…I wouldn’t have thought about pets ruining a puzzle but now that you mention it, that doesn’t surprise me at all 🙈😆

[@cyndij8312]

@WoodshopDiaries yeah, I had a puzzle on foam core on a table smaller than the foam core. My cat jumped on the table and flipped the entire puzzle on the floor. Now I cover the puzzle with a second piece of foam core and use binder clips to secure the foam core pieces together. A puzzle sandwich. And lesson learned. Don't leave it on a table smaller than the foam core. It works great. Of course, it's not an elegant solution like your table.

[@ItsAlex-aj]

Hey, newbie woodworker here, just one quick question.. how do you account for wood movement? I read that pocket holes prevent wood movement and the wood will then crack over time..

[@WoodshopDiaries]

With plywood, it’s really not a concern

[@Caasi67]

Love the project! You should say mortise in your videos more often. Your pronunciation is very French! 😂

[@WoodshopDiaries]

HA Never in a million years would I have thought I sounded French 😂 maybe a southern accent, but not French! That makes me laugh

[@greenbackgreenhorn]

Hi....I have just discovered your channel and am enjoying it as a "wannabe" woodworker. I am on a very limited budget. What would you say of all your Kreg jigs is the one you use the most and recommend purchasing...or even a list of importance in your mind? Thanks, Linda

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Hi! I think you might find this post helpful. It breaks down each tool and what it’s used for so you can kind of gauge what you’d need most based on the types of projects you plan to build: www.woodshopdiaries.com/must-have-tools-for-cabinet-furniture-making/

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Also, this post is about my top five tools to get started : www.woodshopdiaries.com/5-tools-need-get-started-woodworking-less-500/

[@scottmorris4914]

Very nice. What is the stain color you used?

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Minwax Aged Barrel. I think I linked it in the description. If not, I’ll add it!

[@scottmorris4914]

@@WoodshopDiaries Sorry, I hadn’t check the description. My apologies.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

No worries. After you asked I thought oh no! I made have completely forgot to add them 🙈

[@GeeScottJay]

I'm always surprised how much mileage you get out of the Kreg rip cut jig. I like it and it works, but man, a small amount of twist at the blade, and the edge guide will go unsquare from the edge and just be fine with that, but, it's kind of the point for it to stay square to the edge so the cut stays square 😅 I pretty much use it for rough cuts to a size I can lift and then do the real cut on the table saw. Any tips for keeping it aligned?

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I love my rip cut and use it for final cuts for basically every project. I think you have to learn your tools-their strengths and weaknesses and how to handle them. And starting and ending are the weakest parts of the rip cut. Those are the areas most prone to error if not careful. That’s where you as the human have to help it compensate. Ensuring the guide is square to the blade is important (like the saw isn’t in the sled crooked). Making sure to use a good blade (this is often overlooked but makes a huge difference in cut quality). Also going slow and paying attention at the beginning and the end so that the guide is completely flat against the wood. I mean it’s obvious, but I don’t have any “tricks” really. I just pay extra attention to keep it flat and go slow at the start and the end

[@mandyarcitio]

Omg I love this! My sister sent me your pin on Pinterest. I will probably turn this into a dining table because we have limited space. Any tips for center support?

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! You could split the drawers into two or three depending on the size table you’re making and add supports as dividers between them.

[@jasonthomas1760]

Did I hear that correctly "1/8 inch more÷tea÷s? Lol gorgeous build as always Shara. Also, di I spy with my hazel eye a tat on your ankle during the intro?

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Someone earlier said I sounded French 🤣 but I think it’s really just my southern coming out 🙈 so glad you enjoyed the build! I appreciate you watching and following along! Also no tats here. I’m too cheap and too indecisive for any tattoos 😆 must have been a shadow…or I dropped some stain on my ankle 🙈

[@jeffkalmar7871]

You mean you didn't make chess pieces and a Backgammon board? ;-) Nice build!

[@jessek-9scentdetectiontrai10]

👍🏼

[@СергейЕлисеев-ъ7ч]

Like как всегда

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much!

[@pmapaez]

Nnnniiiicccceeee!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching!

[@joekagerer]

No complaints, but I wondered about other options for the hinges before you mentioned it... I'm normally a complainer 😂😂😂 Also I know this video was used to demonstrate the Cricket which you did nicely, most could be done with masking. I found the iron on transfer interesting though. Thanks for another entertaining project. What a great way to start a Saturday!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Haha! I actually linked an alternative hinge option in the video description that I ALMOST opted for, but decided against because I didn't like the look. But, there are tons of other options out there. Yes, this application is made much quicker and more accurate with the Cricut, but could be done other ways, too. This project barely scratched the surface of the potential of the machine and the software. It's a very versatile addition to the shop. Glad you enjoyed the video and I appreciate you watching. Have a wonderful weekend!

[@joekagerer]

​@@WoodshopDiariesI agree those surface hinges would have been worse. Thanks for responding, it's fun to hear from KZbin stars 😁

[@papinkelman7695]

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[@craiggoodwin9704]

Shara, the first word out of my mouth was "WOW"! And with one Grandson on the ground and another on the way I'm already looking for a place in our home for it to reside. Hugs and kisses to Bubby and Lucy. Maybe a peck on the cheek to your Hubby...maybe. Thanks for Sharing!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it and by the way-congratulations on the new grand baby! I’m sure they’ll keep you busy-and happy 😁 thanks so much for watching and I hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend!

[@polgartibor1958]

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