Woodworking Project Videos
Follow along with practical woodworking projects for the workshop and home. These step-by-step videos cover furniture making, cabinetry, home improvements, restoration, finishing, and smaller projects, with guidance on the tools, materials, and techniques used along the way.
Making Your Own Spoon Blank
Spoon carver Carlos shows how to create a spoon blank from white birch wood
How to Create a Feature Wall
Freshen up your home by adding decorative wood panels to your walls.
How to Install a Shelfology Floating Shelf
Installing a floating shelf or mantel may seem daunting, but our new heavy-duty brackets provide a versatile solution. Join Lee Valley’s Andrew Strome as he walks you through the steps, design considerations and tools to complete your own project.
Upgrading Your Kitchen Hardware
Changing out hardware is an easy way to give your kitchen a subtle refresh. In this video, join AJ Geensen from AJ’s Antique Revival as she gives tips for picking the right hardware for your kitchen and shows you how to install it.
Building a Gate with AJ Geensen
Join AJ Geensen as she demonstrates how simple it can be to build a gate for your yard using our heavy-duty gate bracket kit. For a personalized touch, AJ also shows you how to create a one-of-a-kind gate topper using a salvaged item.
Deck Finishing with Osmo Decking Oil
Developed specifically for use on outdoor decks, Osmo decking oil provides a durable finish that is weather, water and UV resistant. In this video, AJ Geensen of AJ’s Antique Revival shows you how to use Osmo decking oil for finishing a deck and provides helpful advice you can apply to your own project.
Find Your Piece & Find Your Tools
Get tips for finding the perfect furniture piece to upcycle from restoration expert AJ Geensen. Watch as she peruses the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in search of her own piece to refurbish using tools and supplies from Lee Valley.
Restoring an Antique Buffet
Restoration expert AJ Geensen takes an antique buffet from ReStore back to her workshop and refurbishes it to give it a more modern look using tools and supplies from Lee Valley. Watch the transformation unfold, and get expert tips and advice you can apply to your own upcycling projects.Â
Building a Parametric-Style Birdhouse
Entice more birds to your yard this summer with an attractive parametric-style birdhouse you can build yourself. Join woodworker Matt Wallace as he walks you through the steps and materials required for this project.
