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For many years, it has been proven multiple times that good, old wooden things will never go out of fashion. Whether it's furniture, interior decoration, or tools, it seems like these creations sourced straight from Mother Nature have been a timeless presence, and that's not going to change anytime soon.

Today, we would like to present you with a new batch of masterful solutions shared by the online community 'Woodworking Ideas.' The members of this Facebook group never run out of creative ideas and showcase the most unique projects made with wood. Scroll down to admire, or perhaps even get inspired by these impressive and often ingenious wooden creations of various kinds, designed and crafted by DIY enthusiasts.

Bored Panda got in touch with David Walton, a woodwork enthusiast from the UK. On his Instagram profile, ‘Unplugged Woodworking’, he shares videos revealing the process and behind-the-scenes of making pieces of furniture. Walton is also the author of the ebook “How to Build and Use a Roman Workbench with Hand Tools”. We wanted to find out a little bit more about the crafty world of woodworking and asked a few questions related to this topic.

We were interested in what initially sparked David’s interest in woodworking, and how he embarked on this craft. We found out that: “I've always been interested in woodworking/DIY from a very early age, having watched on a regular basis cousins, uncles, grandad, etc. performing tasks of DIY, most of the time out of necessity. It was always encouraged and deemed a good trait to be able to do things around the house like hanging doors, replacing skirting boards, etc.”

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Walton added: “I do also believe that working with our hands is part of our DNA/biological programming, and can't be avoided/must be discovered by ourselves.”

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Kim Kermes
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would have to come sweeping down this wearing a long, filmy gown, several times a day.

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We were wondering if the DIY enthusiast could share a memorable project that not only tested his woodworking skills but also pushed the boundaries of his creativity. David shared with us: “One of the most memorable projects was when I first built a dovetailed blanket box out of oak. There were multiple dovetails that needed to be spot on, as these are visible to the eyes and part of the visual design. Hand-cut dovetails become harder the more you have in one straight run, so that was a real test of skill at the time.”

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Walton continued: “As far as design, I feel I've never really pushed the design. I do try/tend to keep the design simple. Where I do push things is the engineering side of things. Currently, I'm working on a van kitchen/bed design that slots together without screws and glue. This is pushing the limits of making it work, but in essence, it's still visually simple.”

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Mrs Irish Mom
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love this, kick the kids out and enjoy a good book and a glass of wine in peace

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know, this looks like something you would want to put outside, not inside?

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Safety plays a pivotal role in woodworking. This is why we wanted Walton to tell us more about the safety precautions and practices he adheres to in order to ensure his well-being while working with wood. We’ve learned that: “I work with hand tools, so I have less of a need for safety equipment, compared to a power tool user. I think one main aspect for me is to understand and respect many of my tools, although not electric, still have the potential to put me in hospital. From time to time, I may feel the need to use PPE like glasses, but ultimately, if you are unsure, or/and inexperienced, PPE should be used. We are all our own safety officers!”

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That poor tree doomed to watch its own people burn with no one even around to enjoy the spectacle!

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Woodworking is often described as a therapeutic and meditative pursuit. We were curious how it personally helps David unwind and tap into his creative side. He told us: “Woodworking with hand tools can be very meditative, and will bring your mind and body to the present as like a meditation. You become connected to the tool you're using. Listening to changes in tones gives you cues to adjust, feeling differences in your hands which speak to you, looking at the formation of the grain in the wood, telling you where to start, any problems, and how the wood will behave while being worked.

Lastly, Walton added: “This all brings you to the now. The past and future are forgotten, and you truly live in the now, or at least I do.”

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cerinamroth
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What does it say? (I can't read Arabic.) It's not yeslamu eedaik, is it by any chance (bless the hands that made this meal)?

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the first one I’ve seen that I think I could achieve. It’s lovely. I wanna have a go. Edit: imagine it with colour changing LEDs

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Amy T
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I see stuff like this, and I think it's really awesome. Then I wonder how I would clean out the top, and how I'd kill myself changing the sheet. More power to you.

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Kim Kermes
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very nice! The stairs are drawers, right? And a closet at the end, or a bookcase?

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Timbob
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All, right on ! AND, better hope the fridge lasts a really long time, or that it’s replacement is EXACTLY the same size !

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J Adams
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Would have been better if the edges of the shelves followed the angles of the outer shape, tiny tiny detail but now I’ve seen that they don’t it bothers ne

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope that thing is quite firmly anchored to the ground. A kid on that swing is going to generate some real leverage.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If anyone needs me, i'll be in the barbecue area. For the next three months.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love purple! May not be for everyone, but eye catching! What if the shelf surfaces matched the counter top with only the edges purple? Possibly the cabinet door insets? I'm picturing fairy lights above the ceiling grid.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Missed a trick here, could have made it the luggage out of discworld, complete with the feet! I would have loved that!

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Jordan Scott
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They ruined it with those tacky gold Roman numerals. It should've been left blank faced.

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WindySwede
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No place for the cat to go under and scratch the bed to wake someone 👍 but also many good hiding spots if the cat brings a mouse!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, I would like to stand next to the bed, and not have to roll out of it to get to the floor!

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