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How to: Build Shop Cabinet Doors on the Cheap
There are plenty of shelves in my shop that need doors to keep out the dust, and to keep the look of the shop more streamlined. These cheap doors are made from 2.5" pine boards and affordable 1/4"...
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5 Ways to Wear and Layer Denim Jackets for Fall
If you only think of a denim jacket as something to throw over a t-shirt, we hope this post will change your mind. Just as blue jeans can be dressed up and down, denim jackets are actually quite...
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Weekend Project: Make a Sturdy Lounge Chair from a Pallet...That You'll...
Furniture made from pallets is always awesome in theory but I've definitely sat on some rickety and scratchy attempts that never really turned out the right way. So with that out of the way, I'll say...
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Manmade Essential Toolbox: Why You Should Definitely Own a Really, Really...
Each week in 2015, ManMade is sharing our picks for the essential tools we think every creative guy and DIYer needs. We've selected useful, long-lasting tools to help you accomplish a variety of...
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The Traditional Art of Vegetable Tanned Leather
Bole Tannery has been making their own reindeer (!) and cattle leather goods from vegetable tanned leather in their Swedish workshop for generations. Take a look at what it means to create vegetable...
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How to: Make These DIY Rustic Floating Plant Boxes
Plants, my friends. Plants. Succulents, ferns, ivies, flowers, cacti, sedum, even tiny trees are all an awesome way to bring some life into any space, indoors or out. These simple, rustic boxes allow...
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How to: Flatten and Thickness Large Slabs of Wood with a DIY Router Bridge...
Need to make something flat and smooth? This Bridge Planer will get smooth, even results on pieces too wide to fit through your normal planer. This router bridge is a simple design and Matthew...
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Be Prepared: The Essential Things Every Man Should Keep in The Car
Living in Los Angeles, I spend and unbelievable amount of time in my car everyday, so I have an intense appreciation for the conveniences that every man should have on the go. Some are truly...
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Blow My Mindsday: September 9, 2015
Each Wednesday, I post some of my favorite can't-miss links, images, and otherwise mindblowing goodies from across the web. This excellent collection of coffee blogs, news sources, and social media...
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Watch What Happens When You Grind Away a Motorcycle's Engine
Our strongest materials age and fade with time, but often at a speed that's far too slow for mere mortals to perceive. Not too long ago, a Madrid-based ad agency put together this time-lapsed...
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Yes, You Need a Dust Collector in Your Workshop. Here's How to Get Started.
You spend so much time in your shop, isn't it about time to spend a little time on it? Here's a solid upgrade that will get you breathing easier while out there making cuts. I've been upgrading...
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How to: Build a Rustic Flickering Electric Lantern
I've always been a sucker for rustic decor, and the tasteful ambiance provided by lanterns are solidly in that category. However, if you opt for a lantern in your interior (or exterior) design, it...
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Weekend Project: How to Make a Simple Wooden Drawer Unit
This is my kind of woodworking project. It solves a practical problem (it's a monitor stand and desk storage unit), and it's built with solid technique and classic materials, treated minimally to show...
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How to Prepare for a Day Hike
As autumn cools the air here in the south you will quickly find all the campgrounds and nature centers booked up from September through November. It seems like everyone comes out of their...
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This Project is Easier Than You Think - Wall-Mounted Air Compressor Lines
Working in my small shop, I've tripped over my air hoses countless times. And many times an air hose has snagged on something a pulled a tool off the work bench (dangerous!). That ends today with...
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31 Style Terms (and History) Every Man Should Know
This is the most informative collection of men's fashion terms and history that I've found on the internet so far. Each fashion icon comes with some quick facts (Corduroy gets its name from the French...
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A Closer Look: New Life From Old Barn Wood
I always like to hear from other craftsmen about how they came into wood working, and their approach to the projects as they go. It’s always interesting to read or hear about what compels us to make,...
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Make This: Repurpose A Saw Blade Into a Knife
Interested in starting down the road of metalworking but not sure where to start? Try this project to make a knife from a sawblade to get your hands a bit dirty. Carrying something on the belt that...
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How to: Make The Perfect Irish Coffee
I love coffee and I love whiskey, and here's the perfect recipe to combine them both in a drink with a history as rich and manly as its taste. Irish coffee as we know it was originally conceived by Joe...
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The Bizarre History of The Flying Car
The dream of driving a flying car is something most of us associate with the Jetsons or Star Wars, but in reality their conceptions begin way way back. In fact, William Samuel Henson and John...
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