Hello everyone! As a Maker, I'm always looking for new challenges and opportunities to learn something new. For my next project, I've decided to dive into something I don't have much experience with: woodworking.

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This project is extra special because it’s for my 9-year-old son, Maxton, who is in desperate need of a complete room makeover. His space has served him well, but it’s definitely time for an upgrade. Maxton loves to read and needs a quiet place to do his homework preferably away from his younger siblings.

I haven’t had many opportunities to work with wood, so I’m really looking forward to giving it a shot. Last year, during the SLUGME8 build, my friends Sal and Andy gave me some invaluable woodworking tips. Sal Lama taught me that anything is possible with a shim, wood glue, and a nail gun, while @AB introduced me to the wonders of pocket hole joinery. Their advice has given me the confidence to explore this new world of wood.

Wood is a structural tissue found in the stems and roots of trees and other woody plants. It is an organic material – a natural composite of cellulose fibers that are strong in tension and embedded in a matrix of lignin that resists compression. Wikipedia

I also watched several online tutorials to get a better grasp on woodworking techniques. I borrowed my father-in-law’s chop saw and bought some new tools of my own. Who doesn’t love getting new tools, right?
 

Whenever I start a new project, I like to follow my Creative Design Process. This helps me stay focused, organized, and not get overwhelmed. Step one is all about understanding what I am trying to achieve. In this case, we need to declutter Maxton’s room and give him more storage solutions. He deserves a space to escape and unwind.

Now that I understand my WHY, I can move on to step two: sketching out concepts. These sketches are often rough and unfinished but serve as a great starting point. Since Maxton is a bookworm, I’m thinking of incorporating shelves everywhere, maybe even some built around his bed. A custom desk for his laptop and study sessions would be perfect.

I use 3D Whiteboard as my home base for all my new projects. It’s a fantastic tool for creating detailed artboards, taking notes, and storing useful links. I’ll be referring to this throughout the project to help stay organized and inspired.

So hang out while I work my way through this brand new world of woodworking.  I plan on combining some new software and some old tricks to help me tackle this project.  Stay tuned as I transform Maxton’s room into a dream space for him!

Maxton's Bedroom Furniture Video Part.1

Remember, as a Maker, there’s always something new to learn and create. See you in the next video!

Have FUN! 

Jason