Awesome Wood Things

Welcome to AWESOME WOOD THINGS

It’s not just things made out of wood… it’s things made out of wood that are awesome! Products are inspired by:

Video games
SciFi
Pop culture
Beer/wine/spirits
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
and so much more!

Bohemian Rhapsody Album Art #MakersRock

Mar 18, 2019 | All Videos, Artwork, Project Videos

I recreated Queen's: Bohemian Rhapsody album for MakersRock.

Scrap Wood Microphone Stand (Functional & Cheap)

Feb 17, 2019 | All Videos, Housewares, Project Videos

I show you how to build a microphone stand using scrap wood. This was created to hold my friend's Heil PR-40 microphone. I like how this cheap (and good looking) stand will be used with the best mic on the planet. It's a great and simple DIY project. Step-by-step...

Van Halen Inspired DeWalt Scroll Saw

Feb 17, 2019 | All Videos, Artwork, Project Videos

I painted my DeWalt 788 Scroll Saw because it just wasn't screaming rock-n-roll. Now, it does! You can too. I show you how. I recently serviced it. While it was in pieces it seemed like an ideal time to make it look like Eddie Van Halen's guitar.

Ultimate DeWalt Scroll Saw Repair/Maintenance Guide

Jan 13, 2019 | All Videos, Project Videos, Tools/Tips

Extend the life of your saw and fix problems! It's not that hard and you can do it! Yes, you! This guide shows you everything you need to know! Detailed step-by-step instructions are on Instructables:...

Frosty The Snowman Lawn Ornament

Nov 21, 2018 | All Videos, Artwork, Housewares, Project Videos

How to make a Frosty The Snowman lawn ornament using mostly pallet wood and a scroll saw. This limited-tools project was a lot of fun and easy to build! Great DIY project! View the free Instructables step-by-step build instructions:...

Swinging Mallet Nintendo Mario Whirligig (Powered by Wind!)

Sep 2, 2018 | All Videos, Artwork, Project Videos

Download artwork (free)

PRINCE Epic Unboxing Thank You Waylight Creations (PG-13)

Aug 28, 2018 | All Videos, Artwork, Project Videos

Not my typical video! Contains risque situations. I’ve been inspired by crazy and outrageous videos throughout the Maker community (Pat Lap, Paul Jackman, etc.) 40+ hours were needed to shoot and edit this video! Question: Why did I create this video? Answer: To thank...

Inexpensive Router Table (safe & accurate) DIY

Jan 31, 2018 | All Videos, Project Videos

Build your own DIY router table that is very safe and very accurate. I purchased a large router bit for a piece of furniture I'm building and needed a way to use it safely and accurately. Rather than buy an expensive router table, I purchased the Kreg Router Plate...

Maker style – Night Before Christmas

Nov 2, 2017 | All Videos, News, Project Videos

Let's collaborate! Shoot video of yourself reading a portion of the poem "Twas the Night before Christmas" Choose one or more paragraphs below (or the entire poem if you wish) and Matt Haas from Awesome Wood Things will edit snippets of footage together into one...

Doctor Who Emoji Robot Artwork (DIY)

Aug 18, 2017 | All Videos, Artwork, Project Videos

I show you how to make a Doctor Who Emoji Robot. Acrylic paint was used for the background, a vinyl cutter was used for the robot and its facial expressions, and poplar wood was used to make the frame. Download robot/emoji artwork for free! happy_v4-cut