The ‘Woodworking’ Online Group Is All About Appreciating DIY Projects, And Here Are Their Best Works (50 New Pics)
When I see an ornate cabinet or a beautifully sculpted chair, I often forget how much design and hard work must have gone into creating it. Every detail required precision and care. It can be easy to take for granted how accessible wooden goods are, but behind every elaborately crafted piece is an enthusiast who devoted time, energy and passion into it. To recognize some of these artists, we at Bored Panda have compiled this list of some of the most unique and impressive woodworking projects proud craftsmen have shared on the subreddit r/Woodworking. From cutting boards to cabinets to nightlights, we hope you will enjoy appreciating these designer pieces as much as we did.
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17-Year Celtic Knot Table Project Involving 2 Generations. Dedicated To My Wife Susan Who Died Of Cancer And Never Got To Meet Her 30 Grandchildren. Western Red Cedar. Arm-R-Seal Satin. Base Pedestal Made Of Reclaimed Timber From A Western Sizzler Fire
Woodworking can be anything from a hobby enjoyed in one's spare time to a full-fledged career path. For those that practice recreationally, many find the process to be relaxing and rewarding. Creating something with your hands that you then get to use and enjoy for years to come is an amazing feeling. Kevin Hays, founder of Woodworker Lodge, explains the satisfaction that can come from woodworking on his blog. A self-described "ex-submariner turned woodworking hobbyist", Hays shares that, "When a project goes smoothly, there's no better feeling in the world." He encourages anyone with interest in woodworking to give it a try. It can be a valuable skill, a creative outlet and even a profitable hobby.
My New Work, Turtle Nightlight! A Combination Of Resin And Wood!
Hays explains that many imagine woodworking to simply be carpentry, such as building furniture and appliances. While carpentry does fall under woodworking, the umbrella of woodworking is even broader. It encompasses anything built or created using wood. Even engraving text counts, notes Hays. This also gives woodworkers infinite freedom in terms of what to create. Want to create a designer paperweight or an elaborate tree house for your kids? The possibilities are endless.
Desk Dog Lamp
Hello From Ukraine. My City Is Occupied By Russian Troops. So I Hurried To Finish Machete Pipe. Don't Know What Will Happen Next, But Think When The War Is Over I Will Send It To Danny Trejo
Firstly I hope that they are ok and this invasion from Russia gets sorted out very soon! Second this is on a whole new level of skill I would bet Danny would love to have this
To be honest I would also make a middle finger and send it to putin but that would just waste your talent!
In my path of woodworking I have been both a hobbyist and a professional. We did a wooden hand for a FedEx job we did. On our lunch, we rewrote the CNC program to create the same hand but flipping the pervibal bird finger. I wish I had a few now. One to overnight to Putin for his actions. One to overnight to my ex girlfriend who has used title theft and adverse possession to take control of my home and shop. Talent is great but you need the opportunity to practice your craft. I have a profound hatred of those who disrespect our craft and deny the talent of others for their own personal gain. My favorite work was the museum quality reproduction of 1700 to 1800 furniture items. Let’s pray that those of our craft get the chance to continue in a world of uncertainty.
Load More Replies...You have an amazing talent!!! God bless you and all of Ukraine,stay safe. Praying for you all
A thing of beauty! May God protect Ukraine, and put putin where he belongs.
I am so mad at Russia for invading your country on the whim of pooting putin. I pray every night for God to save your country and stop him. He is evil above evil. Stay safe, and sending love and prayers for safety.
Beautiful. I hope Danny gets it, because its means this artist made it.
A very well done piece! Take note of the tiny details and the finish. Not only a carving but an item that shows the struggle of life of the subject thru the aura it emits. Absolutely stunning!
Amazing details, and sending warm thoughts and good karma. Keep in touch.
Wow.. u absolutely nailed Trejo. My prayers are for you & yours to have peace once again & be safe. Do u carve as a living?
I sure hope Danny Trejo sees this and flies you to the US- you can stay with us!
We are all praying for you and you're country. Please let us know if you have a patron account.
...whoa, I could totally start replicating these using my 3d printer...
The same person made a Terminator pipe for Arnold, and a Hellboy pipe for Ron. They each sent him thanks.
I love this, and the machete bowl tool is a really nice touch.
You may be interested in taking up woodworking on your own time, but it can be intimidating to see all of these incredible pieces. Where does one even begin? Do not be discouraged, ambitious future woodworker. The internet is an amazing place, and it contains more than enough resources to start you on your wood crafting journey. Blogs such as Woodworker Lodge, The House of Wood, Woodworker's Journal and countless others make beginning a project seem much less daunting. What tools do you need to start? How expensive will the materials be? What type of wood is best for the project you've envisioned? The answers are certainly out there; don't let fear hold you back!
I Built This Mechanical Iris Cabinet Using Wood, Brass, And 3D Prints. There Are Over 100 Parts, 30 Bearings, And 16 Axes Of Rotation In This Design
It’s Done!!! Now Should It Hang Like A Diamond Or Square? 2 Tone Stains On Birch
There is a common misconception that woodworking must be an incredibly costly activity. Though many skilled workers agree that crafting a custom piece is likely to be more expensive than purchasing a mass manufactured one, not everything you create needs to cost you a pretty penny. Brian Forbes, author and woodworking expert, shares tips on his blog to make starting your woodworking journey more cost effective. He recommends searching for second hand tools online first before investing in more expensive tools later down the line. "Start out small," he writes. "You only need the basic tools at first." The startup cost is much lower than many expect, when purchasing is strategic and only used on what is necessary in the beginning.
A Side Table I Made To Look Like A Sitting Table Guy
Little Cedar Cabin I Built Solo
The Wood Brick Bowl! I Cast These Oak "Bricks" In Blue Resin And Turned Them Down To A Bowl
If your passion and skill transcend the amateur arena, perhaps you are interested in pursuing a full-time career in woodworking. This can be an appealing choice for those who want to express their creative side through their work and those who are very patient with excellent attention to detail. To work professionally as a woodworker, you may require fulfilling an apprenticeship or enrolling in trade school, depending on where you live and the path you want to take. However, many skilled woodworkers are self-taught, with the internet being their primary guides, so there is no need to follow one specific path in advancing your career.
Was A Little Hesitant To Post, But Here's My First Piece Of Furniture
Couple Of High Chairs For My Grandson
Made A Bunch Of Cutting Boards For Everyone At Work
Being a woodworker is certainly a viable career option for those dedicated to the art. In 2017, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the average salary for a woodworker in the US was $34,000 per year. The range of income varied greatly by state, however, with Hawaii, Alaska and Illinois reporting average salaries much higher than the rest of the nation. As of now, there are approximately 290,000 people employed as woodworkers in the United States, with about 40% of them specializing in furniture making.
Roll-Up Tool Box I Made... I Ended Up Making A Lid For The Last Compartment So My Stuff Didn't Spill Out
Coffee Table I Made For A Customer Featuring Landmarks From Her Home Town Of Edinburgh Scotland. Walnut With Wood-Stain Artwork
Scroll Sawn Project Of The Sheriff Of Nottingham, All Natural Wood. No Stains Or Dyes. Oodalally
Another concern that sometimes discourages people from taking up woodworking is the belief that it must be extremely dangerous. Using power tools with sharp blades to manipulate wood certainly does pose risks, but countless enthusiasts dive into woodworking safely (and without ever losing a finger!). Certain tools, such as the table saw, are much more likely to be responsible for accidents. According to a study conducted by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, table saws were the culprit for around 64,000 injuries in 2017. Unsurprisingly, the most at-risk body parts for woodworkers are their fingers, hands, and eyes.
Oak Crib I Built For Our Daughters Nursery. Finished With Rubio Monocoat. I Finally Feel Like I Am Ready For Her Arrival
I Finished My Wood-Carved Relief Globe At Last!
Told My Wife There Was No Way She Was Going To Pay $150 For A Shelf I Can Build Myself For $300. Showed Her
There are always methods to mitigate risk and ensure safe practicing when using woodworking tools. Scott Curry, writer of the blog Make From Wood, shared some of his top tips on staying safe: know your machine, use the correct tool for the job and don't skimp on safety equipment. He reminds readers that wearing protective gear is always worth the hassle. "Working on saw blades that are spinning at thousands of RPM’s per minute means accidents happen in a split second. Never skip on the basics for safety."
Tried My Hand At Chainsaw Carving Yesterday. Pretty Happy With How It Turned Out
She Loved Her Christmas Gift, Despite Me Pointing Out The Flaws I See And Mistakes I Done
I Posted My Daughter’s Bed Earlier, Here Is The One I Did For My Son. Roofed With Galvanized From Our Old Turn Of The Century Barn, And Wired With Switches For Light/Fan And An Outlet To Plug In His Echo. Also Leaving This One Behind For The New Owners, Hope They Love Them!
When calculating risks associated with woodworking, don't forget to be aware of the hidden risks. Curry reminds readers of his blog to always protect their ears and lungs as well. Power tools such as the chop saw can reach 110 decibels, which can cause hearing damage to unprotected ears, especially if exposure is frequent or for long periods of time.
I Built My Baby A Bed
Umm, so where does one find a mattress if that shape?? Asking for a friend
Charcuterie Board Set I Call "Better Together". These Were A Wedding Gift For A Good Friend. I Took The Nesting Concept From Pictures But Added The Heart. I Think The Heart Makes It Much More Complete
Made My Son His First Computer. Walnut Case
As for the lungs of woodworkers, it is important that they are protected from inhaling too much saw dust. A high quality mask, a good air filtration system and a dust collector can all work together to protect the lungs of everyone in the vicinity of saw dust.
A Resting Place For My Best Friend
Last Cutting Board, I Promise
To Commemorate A Family Member Receiving A Heart Transplant. Walnut Heart, Maple Stand
Kind of a tangent, but I'm still amazed that surgeons can take a heart from one person and give it to another. And this is a nice piece. ☺️
As with any hobby or passion project, woodworking provides an opportunity to bond with a community of like-minded individuals. Enthusiasts frequent blogs, Facebook groups and the r/Woodworking subreddit to share their beautiful creations, seek advice and find inspiration for their next projects. Woodworking is a well respected art form that anyone can appreciate, even if you do not find yourself picking up some wood and a saw. Enjoy these impressive wooden feats, and feel free to show your admiration to the artists by commenting and upvoting!
My Sisters Car Had A Busted Center Console Lid, So For Christmas, I Took The Measurements From The Old Lid, Saved As Much Of The Hardware As I Could And Made A New One Out Of Walnut
An Mri Safe (Non Metallic) Cane For Patients In The Scan Room That My Wife Commissioned (Pro Bono) For The Hospital Where She Works
I Built A Built-In Bookcase In Our Crooked Home
Finished!!!
She Said Yes! Pop Up Engagement Ring Box
Went A Little Bit Extra With This Kids Kitchen
Epoxy Table With Light Shinning Through
If I had that, I wouldn't get anything done! I would just stare at it all day
We Replaced The Butcher Block Top Of Our Island With Granite, So I Cut Out The Sections Where Each Of The Kids Ate Growing Up And Made Cutting Boards For Them
This Isn’t Worthy To Be Here With Your Guys Creations, But Here It Is….
Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Electrical Panel Covers I Made
My First Try Making A Plaid Fabric Looking Cutting Board
Made A Spartan Knife Holder And Custom Knife Scales. Babinga For The Handles With Brass Pins. Spartan Is Maple, Padauk, And Walnut
Mom Wanted A Serving Board Shaped Like Washington State. Walnut Body With Resin To Square It Up. First Time Using Resin Artistically And Trying The Whole Wave Thing. Pretty Pleased
My Cousin Asked If I Would Help Him Build A Casket For His Dad,my Uncle. He Was A Woodworker His Whole Life. Rush Job So It Never Did Get A Finish On It. Cherry On Walnut With Walnut Live Edge Top
He would've loved it as is! You did an amazing job! So sorry you lost your uncle!
Shipping Delays Are Insane, So I Built My Own Couch
A Toolbox I Made For My Dad. African Mahogany, Maple, Baltic Birch. Based On An Izzy Swan Plan
The Ribs Of A Skateboard Park I Helped Build
Most Expensive Desk Ever :) - But Think It Looks Pretty Cool
Quit My Corporate Job In Digital Mapmaking/Map Data A Few Years Ago To Make Them On Wood Instead
First Day Cottage 99% Complete
*Frantically hands money* when can i move in???? *EDIT* IF YOU WANT TO LIVE HERE TOO I DON’T MIND SHARING
A Chair I Made For A School Project
I Made A Pet Gate That Keeps The Dogs Out While Allowing The Cats To Pass
I Made A Cryptex Portable Vault
Matching Spoons I Painstakingly Carved From Ebony- No Stain
"Taijitu" 2021 - Designed And Crafted By Me
In Need To Have A Sturdy Furniture For Larp, I Came Up With A Set That Converts In Its Own Transport Box For Travel An Storage. Style-Wise It Had To Fit In A Medieval/Fantasy Setup.
My First Real Woodworking Project. It’s A Dna Trellis For My Girlfriend Who Is Working On A Phd In Genetics And Loves Plants
I Made This Comb Of Oak
Built This Little Guy For My Wife, And Was Immediately Commissioned To Make 6 More. I Criminally Underpriced Them, And I Regret Everything
Made Some Patterned Plywood, And Carved A Neat Little Bird From It
Finished Our New Dining Room Table
This One Took A While But Loved The Way It Turned Out. Used Bent Lamination For The Legs And Clear Resin/Manitoba Maple Live Edge For The Top
Woven Stool In Cherry. Could Be Better But Lots Of Fun, Lots Of Learning..milled And Joined By Hand
My New Push Stick Design
Scroll Sawed The Cover For The Gunslinger
Some Of My Lamps That I Have Made By Myself. 100% Handwork. 200% From My Heart
Record Player Stand I Made Over The Weekend
"over the weekend"??? omg,, over my weekend, i went grocery shopping. Clearly not using my time as well.
Hello Reddit. It's Been A While... Let Me Show You My Little Box. Yes Its Made Out Of Wood
Wife Wanted Built In Shelves And Cabinets
So This One Is Finished. Now I Need To Get It Into The House Without Any Damage... Made From Walnut. The Inside Drawers Are From Beech Multiplex
I Made This Wood Vase Display Cupboard
A Coffee Table I Mad. Plus Dog Tax
My Wooden Leg Is Nearly Done
Walnut And African Mahogany Corner Display Shelf I Designed And Built Yesterday
My 6th Intarsia Project "That Millisecond Right When Arthur Pulls Out". 70 Pcs And 11 Species. All Purist (No Dye Nor Paint)
New Roommate Needed A Bed. So I Made Him One
I’m 16 And I Built My First Coffee Table! Oak For The Top And Ash For The Legs
First Post! I Am Building A Restaurant And The Millwork Is Coming Out Beautifully. All Red Oak
Is this a fancy restorable?if yes,can I have a ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
She’s Been Asking For A Loft Bed All Year. Finally Had A Gap In Wife Projects
Just Finished Up My "Valentine's Gift" To My GF This Week
My Latest Wooden Dome After A Snowstorm
Urns I Made For My Mother Who Passed Away On Christmas Morning. She Loved Cardinals
Scroll Saw Turtles!
Dnd Dice Tower (D&d? I Don't Know Dungeons, Just Wood). Made For My Dungeon Master Son
Built From Scratch, Finally Finished Up My Sauna Today, Time To Relax!!!
Christmas Skid Steers For The Kids And Cousins
you are SO going to be called the cool uncle/cousin/dad/brother/whatever!
Finally Finished My TV Tray
3 Months Late On My Personal Timeline, I Finished My Wife’s She-Shed! Would Love Any Feedback / Questions On My Process. I’m *extremely* Amateur So Please Don’t Hurt Me Too Bad!
Wooden Car Build
Wanted To Go With The Rock-On Hand Symbol But The “I Love You” Asl Sign Looked Better
Table For 2 From A 1939 Popular Mechanics
You just gotta make sure there’s enough space for food there and it should be done!
A Small Cabinet For Bread And Pastry That I Made As A Gift For My Flatmate’s Birthday
Star Wars Landspeeder Inspired Desk For My Son. Walnut And Ebonized Red Oak. Why Build A Desk When You Can Build A Spaceship?
Walnut Koozie, First Attempt At Segmented Turning
My Wooden PC Case Y'all Roasted The Living S*** Out Of. Seems To Be Working Just Fine. No Overheating So Far
Front Entryway I Recently Completed!
Zebrawood Bar Mirror, As Requested By My Wife
Some James Webb Wall Art I Made. Cut The Back Board And Hexagonal Recesses Out Of Mdf With A Cnc, Painted Black And Added Gold-Tinted Mirror Segments
Making It Yourself Always Feels Better Than Buying…especially When This Coat Hanger Was A Couple Grand!!
Second Prototype Turned Out Pretty Good. Love Walnut And Cord Together
I Built A $2300 Wayfair.ca Console Table For About $150 And It Felt Great
My Newly Designed Custom Moveable Shop Cabinet
First Thing I Made And I'm So Proud. I Hope You Like It Too
Cherry Wall Cabinet
First Time Using Cane Webbing On A Bed I Built
Raspberry Pi Briefcase
Cherry Sofa Table I Just Finished. Constructive Criticism Welcome
I Made This Trunk For My Mom For Christmas
My Daughters Room. Most Of It Is Selfmade
Hand Tool Cabinet- Beech And Walnut
I need me one of those. Too bad I would need to get to my tools easily in order to make it…
Had An Old Pecan Tree Dying In My Front Yard. So I Cut It Down And Made A Table And A Baby Cage
Now When My Friends Ask To Borrow My Chainsaw They Won’t Leave Empty Handed
I Made An Axe. His Name Is Bogravn
Chessboard And Pieces Build
This Is What I’ve Been Working On For Most Of The Last Two Months
I Made A Vibrating Candy Dispenser
Meet Seth, The Stoner Sloth
Secret Doors To The Safe Room
I Added An Extension To My Backyard Bar
My Wife Wanted A Bench For Our Bay Window So I Gave It A Go. Not Much Of A Woodworker But I Came Out Alright!
My Journeyman’s Piece I Did A Couple Years Ago
From Firewood Worthy To Main Feature! Solid Victorian Door
Woodcarving I Made Of St. Patrick. Tried Posting On R/Woodcarving But Was Removed. Made From Limewood
Made A Cutting Board For Our Sink So We Can Dispose Right To The Sink Disposal
Xmas Present For A Friend: Dice Tower Inside Walnut And White Oak Book
White Oak Dining Table With Brass Accents
Just Finished This Deceptively Complicated Coffin Bookshelf For A Client. Super Happy With The Final Product
I have a book series that would be a perfect match for this book case
Handcrafted From Some Really Really Nice Poplar. The Forgotten Hardwood
My Wife Wanted To Buy A $2000 Coffee Table And End Table Set…. Yeah Right
So you're saying if I ask for expensive furniture, husband will build instead? Good to know good to know...
My Favourite Thing I’ve Designed And Made At Work
Secret Storage On A Dresser I’m Building
My 6 Months Build Ultimate Workbench
Not As Impressive Or Intricate As Some Of The Amazing Pieces You All Are Making, But I Used A Lathe For The First Time Yesterday And Made A Baseball Bat!
I thought it was a chanter for a minute - with the knots looking like finger-holes
First Time Making Endgrain Coasters
My Living Room Wall Design Out Of Plywood
Wife Said Seller On Amazon Wanted $100 For This. I Was Able To Make It For Less Than 2x That!
I Got Commissioned By A Very Important Customer (My Mum) For A Sign, So Here It Is!
A Bunk Bed. Quick And Easy Job. 150$ With Screws
Had Someone Ask If I Could Make A Cigar Ash Tray Out Of A Stump For Their Den. It Weighs About 100 Pounds, But Came Out Pretty Sweet
I Cut Down A Tree And Made A Swing Set
Zigzag Chair (Design By Rietveld, 1934) I Made In Birch Ply
Cause My Stocks Are Down. Can’t Afford A Bose. Had To Make One Myself
Will They Float?
Floating shelves in a kitchen look nice, but I already have to wash a dish after I use it; I'm not interested in being forced to wash a dish BEFORE I use it as well.
Got Funky While Building My First Staircase
I really admire the levels of skill and patience required for wood working.
This just made me feel the need to share that I recently my first big non-structure project. A Doctor Who inspired cradle for my newest niece because her parents are big Doctor Who fans. I even"wrote" in Quasi-Gallifreyan "Sleep tight baby Hazel". Wish I could pay a picture of it here!
I bet that each person who posted these excellent wood works are going to be getting lots and lots of commissions being sent to them real soon!
I feel unaccomplished now. Really need to find more time for woodworking.
Loved all of these. I question how they got on Panda though. I mean, there's no whining, I'm offended, negative depressing pot stirring. It's just art. Is some of the previous staff filling in temporarily?
I really admire the levels of skill and patience required for wood working.
This just made me feel the need to share that I recently my first big non-structure project. A Doctor Who inspired cradle for my newest niece because her parents are big Doctor Who fans. I even"wrote" in Quasi-Gallifreyan "Sleep tight baby Hazel". Wish I could pay a picture of it here!
I bet that each person who posted these excellent wood works are going to be getting lots and lots of commissions being sent to them real soon!
I feel unaccomplished now. Really need to find more time for woodworking.
Loved all of these. I question how they got on Panda though. I mean, there's no whining, I'm offended, negative depressing pot stirring. It's just art. Is some of the previous staff filling in temporarily?