I’m always interested when someone makes an object out of wood that is not done so. This desk lamp is an example.
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Wooden Desk Lamp
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Wooden Combination Lock
Master crafter Matthias Wandel made this clever wooden combination lock to demonstrate how this type of lock actually works. He has a nice write-up at his site, and is selling detailed plans if you need them.
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Articulated Lamp
Inspired by the ready-to-assemble dinosaur skeleton kits comes this articulated table lamp.
Inspiration: Thomas Jefferson’s Revolving Bookstand
Thomas Jefferson was such a polymath that he needed to create a unique piece of furniture to help in his pursuit of knowledge.
Bookcase With Hidden Drawer
Hidden compartments are awesome. In this piece, when all four drawers are pulled out to a specific depth, a knot in the wood becomes a handle. Rotate the knot 90 degrees, push it back in, and the secret drawer pops out.
Inspiration: Automata iPhone Dock
Items combining electronic technology and woodworking craftsmanship are awesome. Case in point, this dock for an iPhone.