Installing a door lever handle can be surprisingly straightforward. This one uses a tubular latch, which is relatively easy to install with just a drill and a chisel, without any specialized machinery. There are also more durable mortise lock designs, but they require a larger recess, making installation with hand tools more challenging. One small tip: In the video, I drill the hole for the handle spindle partway through the process, but it’s better to drill it first for a smoother workflow.

tried making a hexagonal puzzle-like structure that comes apart when spun. It’s made from 12 identical wooden pieces, forming three identical interlocking units. You can’t assemble them one at a time. All three must slide toward the center simultaneously. I originally wanted to use this structure to create a small hidden storage space, but after building it, I realized the design makes that difficult. Some things you only discover once you actually try making them. Can you think of any other interesting uses for this structure?

Thank you for always watching my videos☺️ A new long-form video is now available on YouTube! This time, I’ve put together 4 of my recent DIY woodworking projects, including previously unseen footage and additional details that weren’t fully covered in the Shorts. Hope you enjoy it!

I’ve made many different marking gauges over the years, and when it comes to appearance, I still think brass screws look the most elegant. However, when a metal screw presses directly against a ruler, it inevitably leaves marks or scratches on the surface. Honestly, it might not be something worth worrying about too much. The problem could also be solved by adding something to the tip of the screw or placing a thin protective piece between the screw and the ruler. But since I’ve made wooden screws before, I thought it would be interesting to try making a marking gauge that could hold the ruler without scratching it. The grain direction I chose works well for cutting threads, but it also makes the screw weaker. To compensate, I reinforced the center with a bamboo skewer. I hadn’t decided on a shape for the knob, but I thought it might be fun to make it look like a butterfly key, a familiar shape in woodworking. So that’s what I went with.

This phone stand is one of my original designs, and I’m happy that so many people have made their own versions. This time, I made it again using mostly hand tools, including the folding Dozuki saw from Temple Tool. Its unique Demon-Tooth pattern allows for rip cuts, crosscuts, and diagonal cuts, making it one of my favorite saws. I took a slightly slower approach this time so you can enjoy the sounds of woodworking with hand tools.

I've made many different small wooden boxes over the years, using wooden hinges, sliding lids, round fitted lids, and other opening mechanisms. This time, I came up with a new sliding lid idea using tapered cuts and the principle of a wedge. Simply push the lid in from one side to lock it in place, then push from the opposite side to release it. The construction is very simple, too. Just separate the top from the box, shape the lid components, and glue them back together. I'm not sure how well this would work on larger boxes, but for small boxes, I think it's a practical idea that works without any metal hardware.

A wooden ladder wider than the opening of a glass bottle. How did I get it inside? For the rungs, I used reed sticks made for aroma diffusers. Boiling them in water makes them much more flexible, allowing them to bend significantly. I used this property to narrow the ladder, slip it into the bottle, and restore its original shape inside. Finally, I filled the bottle with water to complete this little curiosity.

I've wanted to try making a dispenser that releases one toothpick at a time when pressed. Many designs use springs, but this one uses magnetic repulsion instead. The hardest part was positioning the small piece that pushes the toothpicks upward. I wasn't sure exactly where it should go, so I tested how it worked and found the right position through trial and error before gluing it in place. One interesting discovery was that it dispenses toothpicks more consistently when there are a reasonable number of toothpicks inside rather than when it's nearly empty. The mechanism may look complicated at first, but the basic design is surprisingly simple. If you like the idea, give it a try!

Thank you as always for watching my videos! ☺️ This time, I’ve put together a collection of recent projects along with some unique ideas from my past videos. 🛠️✨ From practical woodworking techniques to ideas I tried for the very first time, this video features a variety of projects. I hope you enjoy it!

If you've watched my videos before, you may know that making a wooden hinge with a pin requires a perfectly straight and accurately aligned hole. However, for a wide hinge like this, you would need a very long drill bit, and drilling a straight hole would be extremely difficult. I already knew a method of creating a pin hole using a groove and a wooden insert along the edge of a board. This time, I wondered if the same method could be applied to the end grain. By combining this technique with my usual box joint method, I was able to make a wide wooden hinge.