📰 Woodworking Weekly – June 18, 2025 Edition
🪚 Beginner Project Plan: Free Jewelry Box
Project Plan: Jewelry Box (Minwax)… Actually, grab a felt-lined jewelry box plan from Minwax — it’s labeled beginner-friendly, perfect for a weekend build using basic tools and minimal materials. Â
Summary: Follow straightforward plans to craft a compact, elegant jewelry box with a felt lining — an ideal project to practice measuring, cutting, and precision work.
🌟 Inspirational Build: The Weekend Woodworker
Story: The Weekend Woodworker by Steve Ramsey
Summary: Steve Ramsey shows how a humble home shop can fuel a woodworking revolution. Millions of viewers have followed his projects—from benches to bookcases—starting with minimal tools and space. His journey inspires makers to begin right where they are.
📈 Industry Trend: Rising Construction Input Costs
News: Building material prices rose 0.2% in May year-over-year, according to ABC analysis of BLS data
Summary: A modest increase in construction input prices—across lumber, panels, and hardware—could impact project budgeting at The Joinery and push interest in efficient material use and planning.
Thanks for checking in! We hope these picks spark your creativity and connect you with the community. See you next Wednesday with more woodworking goodness.
—The Joinery Team
