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Mar 19, 2025
Scrap Wood Woodworking Project - Building a Tray
Mar 19, 2025

Building a simple serving tray using scrap wood

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Mar 19, 2025
DIY River Table Without Resin | Affordable & Creative Build
Dec 11, 2024
DIY River Table Without Resin | Affordable & Creative Build
Dec 11, 2024
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Dec 11, 2024
Walnut Nightstands - Full Build
Dec 4, 2024
Walnut Nightstands - Full Build
Dec 4, 2024
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Dec 4, 2024
Coffee Table Build
Nov 1, 2024
Coffee Table Build
Nov 1, 2024

This mid-century modern inspired coffee table is built from solid cherry wood and features a glass top.

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Nov 1, 2024
Building a Console Table - Live Edge Console Table
Oct 14, 2024
Building a Console Table - Live Edge Console Table
Oct 14, 2024

In this video, I will show how I made this console table from reclaimed rainbow poplar. I used Flowyline Design legs for the base.

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Oct 14, 2024
Mid Century Modern Shelf Unit
Jul 10, 2021
Mid Century Modern Shelf Unit
Jul 10, 2021

Inspired by a big box design, I worked with my client to customize and redesign this mid Century modern shelf unit to fit her specific needs. Made of solid cherry wood and finished with a natural oil and wax finish.

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Jul 10, 2021
Custom Writing Desk
Sep 13, 2020
Custom Writing Desk
Sep 13, 2020

I had the honor and privilege of being commissioned by a local published author here in Atlanta to build a custom writing desk for the author to use while writing his next book. Learn how we used designs from within their house to create a truly one of a kind piece.

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Sep 13, 2020
Building a Kitchen Island
May 16, 2020
Building a Kitchen Island
May 16, 2020

Building a functional and beautiful kitchen island. The center of attention? The solid walnut end grain butcher block top. Functional and beautiful!

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May 16, 2020
Children's Book Shelf
Apr 15, 2020
Children's Book Shelf
Apr 15, 2020

Designed to store lots of children’s books, this custom bookcase was designed so that the books would face forward so children could easily see their favorite books. It is also short enough for a child to easily access their favorite book.

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Apr 15, 2020
Office Credenza Build
Mar 16, 2020
Office Credenza Build
Mar 16, 2020

Building a custom office credenza to meet specific size requirements of my client. This credenza matches a custom corner desk that I had already build for the client. The credenza is made from solid ambrosia maple and figured maple.

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Mar 16, 2020
Mid Century Modern Side Tables
Feb 24, 2020
Mid Century Modern Side Tables
Feb 24, 2020

Mid Century Modern style is really popular and, when done right, can look really nice and last a very long time. In this post, I work with a client on upgrading her bedside tables to her own custom “adult” bedside tables.

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Feb 24, 2020
Finishing Cherry Wood - How to...
Feb 17, 2020
Finishing Cherry Wood - How to...
Feb 17, 2020

How to achieve the best finish for cherry wood

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Feb 17, 2020
Custom Bookshelf Build
Feb 10, 2020
Custom Bookshelf Build
Feb 10, 2020

Designing and building a matching set of custom bookshelves to fit into a specific area in a clients home. Made from solid cherry and maple wood, these bookshelves feature a frame and panel construction, all solid hardwoods and book matched panels.

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Feb 10, 2020
Tool Review - Delta Unisaw Splitter
Feb 3, 2020
Tool Review - Delta Unisaw Splitter
Feb 3, 2020

If you own a right-tilting Unisaw, you have to have this accessory! Delta’s 34-868 disappearing splitter with anti-kickback fingers. This is the best!

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Feb 3, 2020
Custom Corner Office Desk
Jan 24, 2020
Custom Corner Office Desk
Jan 24, 2020

Building a custom corner office desk to fit into a clients specific space. This corner desk is built using ambrosia maple for the base of the desk and soft maple for the top. The desk is finished with a hand-rubbed oil and wax finish.

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Jan 24, 2020
Building a Trestle Table - Dining Table
Jan 17, 2020
Building a Trestle Table - Dining Table
Jan 17, 2020

Trestle tables are a great design to consider when you are trying to create a very comfortable seating arrangement for your guests. Add a matching bench and you can create a very versatile seating arrangement!

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Jan 17, 2020
Matching Mid Century Modern Bedside Tables
Jan 10, 2020
Matching Mid Century Modern Bedside Tables
Jan 10, 2020

Building a custom set of Mid Century Modern bedside tables for an Atlanta client. Using solid cherry hardwood and solid steel hairpin legs.

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Jan 10, 2020
Sliding Walnut Barn Door Build
Jan 3, 2020
Sliding Walnut Barn Door Build
Jan 3, 2020

Building a custom walnut sliding barn door for a client in Atlanta

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Jan 3, 2020
Mid-Century Modern Side Table Build
Dec 2, 2018
Mid-Century Modern Side Table Build
Dec 2, 2018

Building a mid-Century Modern side table from reclaimed white oak and utilizing modern steel legs.

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Dec 2, 2018
Walnut Console Table Build
Sep 6, 2018
Walnut Console Table Build
Sep 6, 2018

In this blog post, I will talk about building this amazing console table out of a single walnut board.

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Sep 6, 2018
Massive Dining Table Build - Part 2
Aug 27, 2018
Massive Dining Table Build - Part 2
Aug 27, 2018

This is Part 2 of the massive dining table build where I build the top and apply the finish.

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Aug 27, 2018
Massive Dining Table Build - Part 1
Aug 15, 2018
Massive Dining Table Build - Part 1
Aug 15, 2018

Part 1 of building a massive dining trestle table that will seat 12+ people.

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Aug 15, 2018
Guest Post - How I Maximized Utility, Style and Space in My Midtown Studio
Jul 25, 2018
Guest Post - How I Maximized Utility, Style and Space in My Midtown Studio
Jul 25, 2018

Guest Post - How I maximized utility, style and space in my midtown studio through customized furniture

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Jul 25, 2018
How to Design Great Furniture
Jul 18, 2018
How to Design Great Furniture
Jul 18, 2018

Five principles to follow in order to take your furniture designs to the next level.

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Jul 18, 2018
Furniture Design - Tips from the Trade
Apr 5, 2018
Furniture Design - Tips from the Trade
Apr 5, 2018

Always be changing and tinkering with your designs, but also keep function a priority when designing.

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Apr 5, 2018
Wood Finish - How To
Apr 26, 2017
Wood Finish - How To
Apr 26, 2017

Use a wiping varnish and a protective top coat to get an easy, natural looking wood finish.

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Apr 26, 2017
Woodworking Tip - Workbench Protection
Apr 5, 2017
Woodworking Tip - Workbench Protection
Apr 5, 2017

Woodworking tip - Using an anti-slip rug mat to protect your work parts and your bench.

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Apr 5, 2017
Woodworking Tips - Lumber Lingo
Mar 28, 2017
Woodworking Tips - Lumber Lingo
Mar 28, 2017
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Mar 28, 2017
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Mar 17, 2017
Why Buy Custom Handcrafted Furniture?
Mar 17, 2017

Why should you buy custom, handcrafted furniture? Here are 3 reasons you should invest in custom furniture...

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Mar 17, 2017
Kufo Dust Collector
Feb 23, 2017
Workshop Dust Collection
Feb 23, 2017
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Feb 23, 2017

 

VanVleet Woodworking LLC
Atlanta, GA 30308,
United States
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Wed 9am to 6pm
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