Create Your Own DIY Bottle Opener Gift

ByWilmerWoodWorks December 8, 2023June 18, 2024

Looking for an easy gift to make from some of your scraps? I have a few Christmas gifts I am building that are made using bent lamination, and that requires multiple thin strips to be cut and then glued back together. Well that created some scrap pieces and after gluing them up into small blocks I was able to shape them into great bottle opener gifts thanks to some hardware found on Amazon.

Hardware: Bottle Opener Insert – https://amzn.to/47AXoPI

Trim Hinge Mortising Router Bit – https://amzn.to/4a1mNnl

https://youtu.be/y-wshxLqFW0?si=0IWSDbxosriPZ

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Create Beautiful Countertops out of 2×10’s
ByWilmerWoodWorks November 13, 2023June 13, 2024

I recently installed some cabinets in my bonus room and needed some countertops. I decided I wanted to build them out of wood because the countertop options were either too expensive or just didn’t fit the look I wanted. I made my countertops out of standard 2×10 pine that I cut down and planed into…

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Craft A Custom Butcher Block: Your Step-by-Step Guide To DIY Mastery!
ByWilmerWoodWorks January 12, 2024June 13, 2024

I decided my next project would be a butcher block cutting board. That was when a co-worker overheard me and handed me a scrap off-cut from when he installed a butcher block counter at his mother’s house and said “Here see what you can do with this”. Well, this video shows my process of turning…

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Woodworking Safety: Preserving Your Fingers with Push Sticks
ByWilmerWoodWorks January 30, 2024June 13, 2024

If you are a woodworker, you know that using a table saw, a router table, a jointer, or a band saw can be dangerous if you are not careful. These machines have sharp blades or cutters that can easily cut through wood, and also through your fingers or hands if you are not cautious. That…

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The Three Types of Wood Grain and How to Use Them
ByWilmerWoodWorks January 23, 2024June 13, 2024

If you are a woodworker, you probably know that wood has different types of grain depending on how it is cut. The grain is the direction and pattern of the wood fibers, and it affects the appearance, strength, and durability of the wood. The three main types of wood grain are face grain, edge grain,…

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WilmerWoodWorks – NEW Online Store
ByWilmerWoodWorks January 9, 2024June 13, 2024

I have been woodworking for years now, mostly as a hobby and a way to relax. I enjoy making woodworking projects for gifts and sales. I sometimes use my laser engraver to add accents and personalization, but everything is made by my own hands. I pick up, mill, cut, and assemble all my projects. I…

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End Grain Cutting Boards How to Make a Stunning
ByWilmerWoodWorks January 19, 2024October 6, 2024

I love woodworking and I always wanted to try making my own cutting boards. I thought it would be a fun and useful project that would also help me use up some of the wood scraps that I had in my workshop. In this post, I will share with you how I made my first…

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