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80 Woodworking Projects That Are Almost Too Good To Be Real (New Pics)
Human creativity knows no limits. With honed skills and a ton of imagination, producing absolute masterpieces out of thin air is not an impossible feat.
Just take a look at these insane pieces, courtesy of the Woodworking subreddit. This online community thrives on the art people have come up with using a piece of wood. Many of these are functional creations that can actually be put to good use, while others are simply captivating to look at.
Here are some of the best posts featured on the page. As always, feel free to upvote those that marveled you the most.
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#1
I Made These Intarsia Panels For A Custom Entertainment Center Out Of 19 Species Of Unstained Wood
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#2
Rebuilding Working Geometry In A 19th-Century Odesa Door After Blast Damage
#3
Restoring A Five-Meter Oak Entrance Door In Odesa During The War — Stained Glass, Carved Stile, Electric Strike, And A Lot Of Cable Removal
Many people find unadulterated joy in creating something with their bare hands, which is perfectly understandable. Sure, seeing the final product brings a sense of fulfillment, but the process itself is known to enhance overall well-being.
According to psychiatrist Dr. Carrie Barron, activities like growing vegetables, knitting, and, in this case, woodworking, help decrease stress and provide relief for symptoms of anxiety and depression.
#4
Stacked Books Coffee Table
Tyranamar Seuss 3 months ago
Would be cool if you could actually open it and store stuff in it.
#6
Black Walnut 36" Slab
“There is value in the routine action, the mind rest, and the purposeful creative, domestic, or practical endeavor. Functioning hands also foster a flow in the mind that leads to spontaneous, joyful, creative thought,” Dr. Barron wrote.
#7
My Mom Asked For A 'Spice Tree' For Christmas
Elladine DesIsles 3 months ago
I want to know what is in the narrow cabinet. Is that for hiding the saffron and vanilla beans?
#9
I Carved A Leaf-Shaped Bowl From Walnut
Creating something with your hands fosters productivity, which Dr. Barron says moves the mind and elevates the mood through engagement and exploration. It is why she encourages valuing the process itself, apart from the result.
“As you sift, shape, move, and address your project, your inner being moves too,” Dr. Barron noted. “If we can treasure doing as much as having done, we provide new avenues for success, self-esteem, or self-repair.”
#10
First Project, Window Box For The Cats
#11
"Flayed Frog" -- Carved With Only Chisels, No Sandpaper (So You Can See The Tool Marks And Know I'm Not A Machine)
#12
How Would I Create A Wooden Circle Like This?
As fun and rewarding as woodworking can be, safety measures are necessary, especially for beginners. Apart from the basics like wearing safety glasses and ear protection, a few experts offered additional actionable advice to help avoid mishaps.
One of them is to know the machine’s “danger zones,” according to Jon Golperud, the artist behind Drip Edge Furniture.
#13
Toddler Bed
Upstaged75 3 months ago (edited)
My kid would have gone nuts for this! He was obsessed with trucks and construction vehicles. He was saying "combine harvester" by the time he was 2 - because it was in his favorite truck book. 😊
#14
Cherry Kitchen
nomnomborkbork 3 months ago
Any child would be delighted to play with this enchanting kitchen.
#15
Behold, The Most Generic Book Shelf Ever ! It May Not Be Exciting But It’s My First Project Ever And I’m Extremely Proud Of It!
In an interview with Popular Science, Golperud emphasized the importance of reading books and manuals to get fully acquainted with the machine you’re using.
“Every machine has certain specific things that can go wrong. Knowing those things and keeping conscious of that will vastly reduce the risk of what you’re doing,” he said.
#17
Box For My Friends Ashes
#18
My First Homemade Wood Bed
Having the right mindset is an often-overlooked need when operating heavy machinery as a beginner woodworker. According to Golperud, being afraid to use tools, for example, may indicate that you are not ready, which is okay.
“Sometimes you just have to say, ‘You know what, today’s not going to work out.’ You have to have a clear head,” he said.
#19
Finished This Lamp For My GF, Never Done One Before And It's Handmade And Freestyled So Some Wonkiness But Turned Out Alright
#20
I Built A Canoe Over 9 Months! My First Woodworking Project
#21
I Built A 13ft Tall Bookcase And Library Ladder
Gingersnap In Iowa 3 months ago
I really hope the OP has a cat who will make a napping place at the top!
#24
I Just Finished This Piece Today. All Natural Wood Colors No Stains No Dyes No Paint. Except The Black On The Background . Cut On The Scroll Saw Shaped And Sanded By Hand
#25
Thanks To Reddit I Got The Opportunity To Make A Prop For The Film Dungeons & Dragons Honour Among Thieves. I Make Wooden Books And The Support I've Had Here Created This Amazing Opportunity
#26
Made My Wife A Jewelry "Box" For Christmas
#28
By Far The Most Special Walnut I Have Ever Cut
#29
After 400+ Hours Of Work, My Handtool Chest Is Finally Finished
#30
I Made An Entirely Wood Marquetry Dress Inspired By This Year's Met Gala Theme
Koala_Tralala 3 months ago
This is stunning. I coudn't believe it was not AI. There's a film iat YouTube showing how she has made it. I'll put the link below.
#32
My Father Just Passed Away—wanted To Share His Projects
nomnomborkbork 3 months ago
OP says he was a physician but his real love was woodworking. Go to the original post to see his truly beautiful and exquisitely detailed works, from a tiny carousel to large bookcases and grandfather clocks. He was a master.
#33
Very Proud Of This One!
#34
I Made A Sauna
#35
My Kid Is Gonna Have A Tko On His Hands For Show & Tell After The Holidays
#36
Finished 10:1 LEGO Brick Drawer For My 2 Y/O Nephew
#39
Pantry I Redid For A Friend
#41
Globe Liquor Cabinet, One Of The Biggest Classics Of Novelty Furniture. Nearly 200 Hours Of Work, And Now I Can Finally Cross This Out From My Bucket List
#42
My Wife Wanted To Buy A $3 Shelf From Target. $50 Dollars Later Here We Are
UnclePanda 3 months ago
I've rarely found it cheaper to make my own but cost was rarely the point.
#44
9 Months Ago I Bought A Scroll Saw
#46
I Made A Thing...... Well, Actually, Two Things
#47
Clown Furniture. I Accidently Made Clown Furniture
#48
A Shelf For People With Strong Nerves (And A Large Number Of Books)
#49
First Furniture Submission
#50
Pagoda Inspired Jewelry Stand
#51
I Made A New Bookshelf, Designed By My Fiancée And Myself!
#56
Elliptic Oak Corner Shelf
#61
Custom Stairwell/Bannister/Wall With Hidden Drawers
#64
We Built Something I Don’t Have A Word For But It’s Made Out Of Ash
#65
Follow Up: I’m The Person Who Asked About Glueing Brass Balls To Wood. Here Is My Completed Lamp!
#67
And With That, My Job Here Is Done
#72
Solid Walnut Gaming Table I Just Finished
#73
Radius Corner Laundry Room Base Cabinet For An Extremely Particular Architect In Greenwich, CT
Nikki Sevven 2 months ago
Radius corners...the scourge of the pre-computer graphics era graphic designer.
#74
Did A Thing
#75
I Made A Chair
#76
Wanted To Share My Wood Wall Art Project, Tina Belcher Twerking From Bob's Burgers
#77
My First Dresser, After More Than A Decade Of Making
#78
We Thought Building A Wooden Geodesic Dome Would Be A Fun Project
#79
Woodworm In New Furniture
#80
Dining Table Inspired By Blacktail Studio. Top Is A Cottonwood Slab With A 15 Degree Chamfer And 1/4” Roundover, Base Is Solid Ash
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What do you think ?
Norm Gilmore 3 months ago
What do you think ? I think I was born with all thumbs because no matter how carefully I measure and cut I can never get anything to look pretty! Functional is the best I can ever hope for! :-)
Jay Scales 3 months ago
Do you think this is the woodworking post we were supposed to get yesterday? :D
Norm Gilmore 3 months ago
What do you think ? I think I was born with all thumbs because no matter how carefully I measure and cut I can never get anything to look pretty! Functional is the best I can ever hope for! :-)
Jay Scales 3 months ago
Do you think this is the woodworking post we were supposed to get yesterday? :D
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