The Maker Showcase: DIY Projects from Our Community

A member proudly displays a small wooden toy van he has just finished carving and sanding. This is a great example of a small, personal project that allows for creativity and the practice of fine woodworking skills.

A member demonstrates a functional takedown bow they crafted from wood in the workshop. The video shows the process of shaping the wood with a jigsaw and the final assembled bow, ready for action.

This custom-designed wooden rack, made with precisely drilled holes and dowels, is a great example of a practical and well-executed member project. It shows how you can create functional items tailored to your specific needs.

This video highlights the diverse materials our members work with. It shows the process of creating a beautiful resin river table, where intricate laser-cut patterns are embedded in clear resin and finished with a blowtorch.

This handcrafted bar trolley, made from reclaimed whiskey barrels for Paul John Whisky, is back for a refresh. It showcases the high level of craftsmanship our members can achieve, creating professional, commercial-grade furniture.

An intern's creative project: a "Yoga Dog" lamp. This playful and functional piece, made from simple wooden parts and basic wiring, shows how a little imagination can turn basic materials into something unique and charming.

An architecture intern explains his "tensegrity" coffee table, a structure that seems to float, held together by tension. This is a fantastic example of how members use the workshop to experiment with advanced design and engineering concepts.

A look at the variety of hand-crafting skills practiced here. This clip shows a member using a chisel to carve a wooden bowl, another assembling a bamboo wind chime, and a third using a blowtorch for a Shou Sugi Ban wood finish.