All Discussions Tagged 'DIY' - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-28T14:34:09Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=DIY&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWhat's On Your Wish List?tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-11-14:2900167:Topic:9275032017-11-14T21:35:17.746ZKregRephttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KregRep
<p><span class="font-size-4" style="font-family: helvetica;"><strong>Tell us what's on your list this year - even if it isn't a Kreg item! </strong><br></br> <a href="https://www.kregtool.com/store/c68/new-products/?source=1677" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800823329?profile=original" width="600"></img></a></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4" style="font-family: helvetica;">Whether it's for a woodworker, a DIYer, a stocking stuffer, or a popular product, we've filled our …</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;" class="font-size-4"><strong>Tell us what's on your list this year - even if it isn't a Kreg item! </strong><br/> <a href="https://www.kregtool.com/store/c68/new-products/?source=1677" target="_blank"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800823329?profile=original" width="600" class="align-center"/></a></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4" style="font-family: helvetica;">Whether it's for a woodworker, a DIYer, a stocking stuffer, or a popular product, we've filled our <strong><a href="http://www.kregtool.com/store/c68/new-products/?source=1781" target="_blank">Gift Guide</a></strong></span> <span style="font-family: helvetica;" class="font-size-4">with gifts you'll want to give <em>and</em> receive this holiday season.<br/></span> <span class="font-size-3"><br/></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span class="font-size-4" style="font-family: helvetica;">To make things easy, we've organized our Gift Guide into categories:</span><br/> <span class="font-size-4" style="font-family: helvetica;">- <a href="https://www.kregtool.com/store/c67/for-the-diyer/?source=1677" target="_blank">For the DIYer</a></span><br/> <span class="font-size-4" style="font-family: helvetica;">- <a href="https://www.kregtool.com/store/c66/for-the-woodworker/?source=1677" target="_blank">For the Woodworker</a></span><br/> <span class="font-size-4" style="font-family: helvetica;">- <a href="https://www.kregtool.com/store/c68/new-products/?source=1677" target="_blank">New Products</a></span><br/> <span class="font-size-4" style="font-family: helvetica;">- <a href="https://www.kregtool.com/store/c70/most-popular/?source=1677" target="_blank">Most Popular</a></span><br/> <span class="font-size-4" style="font-family: helvetica;">- <a href="https://www.kregtool.com/store/c71/under-50/?source=1677" target="_blank">Under $50</a></span><br/> <br/> <span style="font-family: helvetica;" class="font-size-4"><strong>For delivery by December 24th, be sure to order by:</strong></span><br/> <span style="font-family: helvetica;" class="font-size-4">Monday 12/18 - before 12 pm CST </span><br/> <span style="font-family: helvetica;" class="font-size-4">Tuesday 12/19 - before 12 pm CST </span><br/> <span style="font-family: helvetica;" class="font-size-4">Wednesday 12/20 - before 12 pm CST </span></p> BuildSomething with Kreg!tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-05-16:2900167:Topic:8867012017-05-16T19:00:02.224ZKregRephttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KregRep
<p><a href="https://www.buildsomething.com/plans/P85E67C3238B4286E/CedarArbor/?source=1677" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800823293?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"></img></a> Chances are, you've heard of <a href="https://www.buildsomething.com/plans/list/?source=1677" target="_blank">buildsomething.com</a> — many of you are members there, too! Like the Kreg Owners' Community, BuildSomething is brought to you by Kreg Tool Company, a company you’ve trusted for more than 27 years to create tools that help you build a sense of accomplishment as you…</p>
<p><a href="https://www.buildsomething.com/plans/P85E67C3238B4286E/CedarArbor/?source=1677" target="_blank"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800823293?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a>Chances are, you've heard of <a href="https://www.buildsomething.com/plans/list/?source=1677" target="_blank">buildsomething.com</a> — many of you are members there, too! Like the Kreg Owners' Community, BuildSomething is brought to you by Kreg Tool Company, a company you’ve trusted for more than 27 years to create tools that help you build a sense of accomplishment as you build projects.<br/> <br/> We bring that same dedication to BuildSomething, with a staff of experts who have decades of how-to project experience. That means you can trust the plans to be accurate and easy to follow, and the how-to information to be proven and easy to understand. <br/> <br/> Whether you’re looking for step-by-step <a href="https://www.buildsomething.com/plans/list/?source=1677" target="_blank">project plans</a> or you want to find <a href="https://www.buildsomething.com/how-to/list/?source=1677" target="_blank">how-to information</a> for building DIY projects, BuildSomething is your perfect resource. Best of all, all of the plans and how-to information on BuildSomething are absolutely free! <a href="https://www.buildsomething.com/sign-in/?source=1677" target="_blank">Become a member today</a>!</p> Free Plan: Wall-Mounted Wine Racktag:kregjig.ning.com,2016-12-01:2900167:Topic:8515092016-12-01T15:29:07.913ZKregRephttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KregRep
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800823407?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800825508?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="400"></img></a> <span class="font-size-4" style="font-family: helvetica;"><font face="helvetica"><br></br> Keep a few of your favorite bottles of wine on hand with this wall-mounted wine rack. The clever design stores up to six bottles in a way that also adds fun decor to your dining area or kitchen. It’s made from just a few boards and a couple dozen…</font></span></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800823407?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="400" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800825508?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="400" class="align-center"/></a><span style="font-family: helvetica;" class="font-size-4"><font face="helvetica"><br/> Keep a few of your favorite bottles of wine on hand with this wall-mounted wine rack. The clever design stores up to six bottles in a way that also adds fun decor to your dining area or kitchen. It’s made from just a few boards and a couple dozen <a href="https://www.kregtool.com/store/c20/kregreg-screws/?source=1677" target="_blank">pocket-hole screws</a>, so you can make one in no time. <br/> <br/></font></span></p>
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<p><a href="http://buildsomething.com" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800820228?profile=original" width="700"></img></a> <span class="font-size-4" style="font-family: helvetica;">Over at buildsomething.com, <a href="http://buildsomething.com" target="_blank">our new project plan website</a>, we have been receiving lots of requests for the following plans: bird houses/feeders, flower planters, planter boxes, potting benches, raised garden beds, etc. <br></br> <br></br></span> <span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;">Some of you have already…</span></p>
<p><a href="http://buildsomething.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800820228?profile=original" width="700" class="align-full"/></a><span style="font-family: helvetica;" class="font-size-4">Over at buildsomething.com, <a href="http://buildsomething.com" target="_blank">our new project plan website</a>, we have been receiving lots of requests for the following plans: bird houses/feeders, flower planters, planter boxes, potting benches, raised garden beds, etc. <br/> <br/></span> <span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;">Some of you have already shared plans for your custom projects on buildsomething.com, and we would like to thank you for that. The three projects you see above were built by Kreg Owners' Community members and shared as plans on buildsomething.com, and that is just a glimpse of the amazing work that has been shared so far. <br/> <br/></span> <span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;">If you can put together basic instructions, and share a list of the materials and supplies you used, then you can contribute plans for projects you've created! When you're ready to get started, you may find the following links helpful: <br/></span> <a href="https://www.buildsomething.com/about-us/" target="_blank" style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;">Welcome to BuildSomething</a><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;"> | </span><a href="https://www.buildsomething.com/support/faq/84_How_do_I_upload_my_own_plan" target="_blank" style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;">FAQ: How do I upload my own plan?</a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span class="font-size-4"><font face="helvetica"><a href="https://www.buildsomething.com/support/faq/84_How_do_I_upload_my_own_plan" target="_blank"><br/></a> Check out the projects featured above:<br/> <a href="https://www.buildsomething.com/plans/PC599AB433AB21683/PartyCart-PottingBench" target="_blank">Party Cart/Potting Bench by Crissie Armour<br/></a> <a href="https://www.buildsomething.com/plans/P878B397D6A79D417/LargeGreenEggTable" target="_blank">Large Green Egg Table by Michael Santiago</a><br/> <a href="https://www.buildsomething.com/plans/PF3F166228C9E5A3F/SouthwesternStyleBench" target="_blank">Southwestern Style Bench by Frank Becker</a></font></span></p> FREE Plan of the Month: Kitchen Islandtag:kregjig.ning.com,2015-10-13:2900167:Topic:7675922015-10-13T16:33:51.929ZKregRephttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KregRep
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: helvetica;">Every kitchen can use more work space and storage. This island offers both in a great-looking package. The island is easy to build thanks to starting with purchased legs that look great and arrive ready to install. Even the top is easy. It looks like a thick butcher block, but the top is made from ordinary boards. Because the island is freestanding, you can incorporate it into almost any kitchen. …</span><br></br> <br></br></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: helvetica;">Every kitchen can use more work space and storage. This island offers both in a great-looking package. The island is easy to build thanks to starting with purchased legs that look great and arrive ready to install. Even the top is easy. It looks like a thick butcher block, but the top is made from ordinary boards. Because the island is freestanding, you can incorporate it into almost any kitchen. </span><br/> <br/> <span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: helvetica;">If you have a miter saw, a <a href="https://www.kregtool.com/store/c13/kreg-jigsreg/?source=1677" target="_blank">Kreg Jig</a>®, and circular saw to use for cutting plywood, you can create your own kitchen island.<br/></span> <span style="font-family: helvetica;" class="font-size-3"><br/> <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800820020?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="500" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800820162?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="500" class="align-center"/></a></span><span class="font-size-2"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><strong><br/> <span class="font-size-3">THE PLAN IS ATTACHED AS A PDF BELOW</span></strong></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;" class="font-size-3">. If you would like to print the plan, save it to your computer and then open it in Adobe Reader. You can download Adobe Reader for free <a href="http://get.adobe.com/reader/" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></span><br/> <span style="font-family: helvetica;" class="font-size-2"><span class="font-size-3"><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800820120?profile=original" target="_self"><br/></a> Once you're done building, be sure to <a href="http://kregjig.ning.com/photo/album/new" target="_blank">share your project</a> to inspire others and show off your work!<br/></span><br/></span></p> FREE Project Plan of the Month: Stylish Photo Shelftag:kregjig.ning.com,2015-09-16:2900167:Topic:7624382015-09-16T20:20:04.675ZKregRephttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KregRep
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Here’s a simple way to display favorite photos, and do it with understated style. This photo shelf is made up of just two main pieces that are cut from an off-the-shelf 1x4 pine board. Those pieces get connected with simple, sturdy Kreg Joints™. </span><br></br><br></br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">To dress the shelf up, the back piece gets gentle curves that are cut using a jig saw. Then, the shelf gets cove…</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Here’s a simple way to display favorite photos, and do it with understated style. This photo shelf is made up of just two main pieces that are cut from an off-the-shelf 1x4 pine board. Those pieces get connected with simple, sturdy Kreg Joints™. </span><br/><br/><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">To dress the shelf up, the back piece gets gentle curves that are cut using a jig saw. Then, the shelf gets cove molding wrapped around, which really dresses things up without adding a lot of work.</span><br/> <br/> <a href="http://www.kregtool.com/files/newsletters/KregCommunity/images/september15/main.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.kregtool.com/files/newsletters/KregCommunity/images/september15/main.jpg" class="align-center"/></a><br/> <span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>THE PLAN IS ATTACHED AS A PDF BELOW</strong>. If you would like to print the plan, save it to your computer and then open it in Adobe Reader. You can download Adobe Reader for free <a href="http://get.adobe.com/reader/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br/> <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800820120?profile=original" target="_self"><br/></a> Once you're done building, be sure to <a href="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/2900167:Topic:593959" target="_blank">share your project</a> to inspire others and show off your work!</span></p> FREE Project Plan of the Month: Super Simple Coffee Tabletag:kregjig.ning.com,2015-08-14:2900167:Topic:7544222015-08-14T16:36:01.773ZKregRephttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KregRep
<p style="text-align: left;">Even if you’ve never built furniture before, you can create this coffee table. That’s because the construction couldn't be much simpler. There are just a few parts, and they’re all assembled with Kreg Joints™. Even the top is easy. You can start with a pre-cut quarter sheet of plywood, and then add four pieces of edging — cut from 1x2 boards — to give it a finished look. From there, you’ll make the base by cutting some dimensional lumber to length with a miter saw,…</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Even if you’ve never built furniture before, you can create this coffee table. That’s because the construction couldn't be much simpler. There are just a few parts, and they’re all assembled with Kreg Joints™. Even the top is easy. You can start with a pre-cut quarter sheet of plywood, and then add four pieces of edging — cut from 1x2 boards — to give it a finished look. From there, you’ll make the base by cutting some dimensional lumber to length with a miter saw, and then put it all together. After that you can kick back, relax, and enjoy your new table and your newfound skills.<br/><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800821102?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800821102?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a><span><strong>Your free plan is attached in PDF format below</strong>. If you would like to print the plan, you will need to save it to your computer and open it in Adobe Reader. If you don't have Adobe Reader installed on your computer, you can download it for free </span><a href="http://get.adobe.com/reader/" target="_blank">here</a><span>.<br/></span><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800820120?profile=original" target="_self"><br/></a><span>Once you're done building, be sure to </span><a href="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/2900167:Topic:593959" target="_blank">share your project</a><span> for all Community members to enjoy! Happy Building!<br/><br/></span><span>Sign up for </span><a href="https://www.kregtool.com/customer-service/sign-up-for-kreg-newsletters.aspx?source=1677" target="_blank">Kreg Owners' Community News</a><span> to receive a FREE project plan, themed project inspiration, and other great content delivered straight to your email inbox every month. </span></p> FREE Project Plan of the Month: Farmhouse Headboardtag:kregjig.ning.com,2015-02-18:2900167:Topic:7086522015-02-18T17:32:34.968ZKregRephttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KregRep
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: helvetica;">Create ambiance with a custom-built headboard. Thanks to its country-casual style, this headboard blends nicely with a variety of decorating styles. <br></br> <br></br> Your free plan is attached in PDF format below. If you would like to print the plan, you will need to save it to your computer and open it in Adobe Reader. If you don't have Adobe Reader installed on your computer, you can download it for free …</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;" class="font-size-3">Create ambiance with a custom-built headboard. Thanks to its country-casual style, this headboard blends nicely with a variety of decorating styles. <br/> <br/> Your free plan is attached in PDF format below. If you would like to print the plan, you will need to save it to your computer and open it in Adobe Reader. If you don't have Adobe Reader installed on your computer, you can download it for free <a href="http://get.adobe.com/reader/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br/></span> <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800821569?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800821569?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a> <span style="font-family: helvetica;" class="font-size-3">Once you're done building, be sure to <a href="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/2900167:Topic:593959" target="_blank">share your project</a> to show off your work and inspire others! <strong>Happy Building!</strong><br/> <br/> Sign up for <a href="https://www.kregtool.com/customer-service/sign-up-for-kreg-newsletters.aspx?source=1677" target="_blank">Kreg Owners' Community News</a> to receive a FREE project plan, themed project inspiration, and other great content delivered straight to your email inbox every month! </span></p> Although it's local to us, here's an inspiring story no woodworker should miss!tag:kregjig.ning.com,2015-02-10:2900167:Topic:7066652015-02-10T22:40:58.879ZKregRephttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KregRep
<h1><span class="font-size-4"><strong>Woodworker doesn't need to see his work to know it's changed his life</strong></span></h1>
<p><span class=" authorLocation"><strong>AMES, Iowa</strong> — </span><span>It's a huge deal every time one Ames woodworker walks out of his shop with all 10 fingers, considering all the whirring blades he can't see.<br></br> <br></br> <a href="http://www.kcci.com/news/woodworking-with-feeling-this-is-iowa/31169862" target="_blank">Watch and read this…</a></span></p>
<h1><span class="font-size-4"><strong>Woodworker doesn't need to see his work to know it's changed his life</strong></span></h1>
<p><span class=" authorLocation"><strong>AMES, Iowa</strong> — </span><span>It's a huge deal every time one Ames woodworker walks out of his shop with all 10 fingers, considering all the whirring blades he can't see.<br/> <br/> <a href="http://www.kcci.com/news/woodworking-with-feeling-this-is-iowa/31169862" target="_blank">Watch and read this story</a>.<br/><br/></span></p> Tell us: Did you make any handmade gifts this year?tag:kregjig.ning.com,2014-12-22:2900167:Topic:6845372014-12-22T19:29:45.946ZKregRephttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KregRep
<p><span class="font-size-4">Tell us: <strong>Did you make any handmade gifts this year?</strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4"><strong><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800817513?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" height="346" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800817513?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="480"></img></a></strong> <span class="font-size-2">And, if you have any photos of your handmade gifts, <a href="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/share-what-you-create-how-to-upload-photos-and-projects" target="_blank">show them…</a></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4">Tell us: <strong>Did you make any handmade gifts this year?</strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4"><strong><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800817513?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="450" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800817513?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="480" class="align-full" height="346"/></a></strong><span class="font-size-2">And, if you have any photos of your handmade gifts, <a href="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/share-what-you-create-how-to-upload-photos-and-projects" target="_blank">show them off</a>!</span></span></p>