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Gifts You Can Make

The perfect gift is a personal gift. What will you be making for your friends and family this holiday?

How to Make a Noël Dovetail Joint

While marking out dovetails for a small box, I started thinking about making the dovetails look like letters. I began with something not too difficult and with only three letters. I work for Lee Valley Tools and decided LVT would be interesting to try. A few practice pieces and I finally got it worked out. Read more...

How to Make a Wooden Toy Car

Simple and charming, this little wooden car is sure to be an appreciated addition to any toy collection. Woodworker Alex Aronov shows how to make it. View…

How to Make a Christmas Tree Stand Box

Lee Valley’s Ross Machon describes how to build an attractive wooden panel box to hide your Christmas tree stand from view and add a handmade accent to your festive décor. View…

How to Turn a Potpourri Bowl

Looking for a handmade holiday gift idea? Lee Valley’s Patrick Laperrière shows how to turn a distinctive potpourri bowl, from preparing the blank for the lathe to finishing and adding the final touches. View…

How to Make a Paracord Bracelet

Paracord bracelets, also known as survival bracelets, make a great gift for anyone who enjoys outdoor activities. Marc from our Burlington store shows how to make a paracord-bracelet jig and demonstrates how to use it. View…

How to Make a Wine Bottle Holder

Lee Valley's Patrick Laperrière shows you how to make a unique floating wine bottle holder. It’s a quick and easy project you can make just in time for Christmas. View...

How to Make a Picture Frame

Lee Valley’s Patrick Laperrière shows you how to make a wooden picture frame that makes a great gift for anyone on your holiday list. View…

How to Do an Epoxy Pour and Make a Charcuterie Board

Making a charcuterie board to give as a gift this year ? Carmen from our Vaughan store explains how to make it look even better by doing an epoxy pour. View…

Carve a Christmas Tree Ornament

This hand-carved wooden tree is a great way to get started in carving. Learn how to make it using only a few hand tools. View…

How to Build a Beer Caddy

Lee Valley’s Patrick Laperièrre shows us how easy it is to make this handy beverage caddy, which makes a great gift for the holiday season. View…

How to Turn a Tealight Holder

Lee Valley’s Patrick Laperrière shows you how easy it is to turn a log into tealight holders using just a few basic tools. These rustic yet elegant holders make a great gift for anyone on your holiday list. View…

How to Turn a Pen

Lee Valley’s Patrick Laperrière starts with the basics by showing you how to turn a simple pen. It’s a great way to get started in turning and makes a wonderful handmade holiday gift that anyone would appreciate. View…

How to Make Bread and Butter Pickles

Here’s a tried-and-true recipe for sweet pickles. If you want to, you can even add a little bit of a kick to them. Here’s how you do it. Read more…

How to Make a Wooden Wine Gift Box

This decorative wooden box makes the perfect gift for any wine drinker on your list. Woodworker Serge Duclos explains how to build it. Read more…

How to Make a Leather Tool Roll

If you’ve ever been interested in leatherworking but weren’t sure where to begin, here’s a great starter project – a leather tool roll. Read more…

How To Build a Children's Art Station

This deluxe art station is sure to inspire creativity and provide hours of fun for young, up-and-coming artists. Woodworker Barry Maruk explains how to build it. Read more…

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More Gifts You Can Make

Homemade Hypertufa Planter

Looking to add an interesting accent to your home or garden? Learn how to make your own lightweight planter that’s ideal for alpine plants. Read more…

Build Your Own Canoe Paddle

A paddle is enjoyable to use when it is the right size and has the right fit for your handgrip. When making your own, not only can you get both of these requirements, you also achieve a sense of great satisfaction. Learn more...

Bandsaw Boxes

Looking for a fun project to challenge your bandsaw skills? Try these replica antique radio boxes. Woodworker George Hammond explains how to make them. Read more…

Build a Stylish and Functional Patio Serving Cart

This stylish and functional serving cart, meant for outdoor use, is a great project for DIYers with intermediate-level woodworking and tool skills. Read more…

How to Build a Rustic Coat Rack

This rustic coat rack is easy and quick to make. It makes a nice addition to a cottage, workshop or potting shed. Read more …

How to Build a Five-Paddle Hanger

For some canoeing enthusiasts, the paddle is a work of craftsmanship to be handled gingerly. The fine blade cannot be left on the damp earth, and the equally fine shaft cannot lean against a wall. In fact, hanging is not too good for such an instrument; it’s ideal. Learn how to build a rack for hanging your favorite paddles with care. Read more…

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