Bob Clagett of I Like to Make Stuff.com shows how build a downdraft table and use a shop vac as the vacuum source.

Sure is coarse and rough and irritating, and it gets everywhere. But it can also be beautiful — drag a small ball through it in a controlled manner you can make some really pretty patterns. That’s ...

This tutorial walks you through the full process of restoring an old dining table—from cleaning and sanding to repairing scratches and refinishing the surface. You’ll learn simple techniques that make ...