Paper towel holder and book recommendation

Looking for a simple project for this weekend? Check out these paper towel holders Jim Jarvis built. I think the rod just wedges into the base hole.

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I picked up a cool book at the library yesterday I wanted to tell you about: American Woodworkers The Great Book of Woodworking Tips. It is packed with all sorts of handy tips to try out in your shop. Every article is super short. Hey, great bathroom reader!
Mere Minutes

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Guitar pick holder and pendant

A few weeks ago, I got the notion to make a wood guitar pick. Then my son said it would be cool to make one to wear on a chain around his neck. Eventually, this led to the idea of making a pick holder when I came across this one:

I made my version out of mahogany and accomplished most of it on my scroll saw. Simple project, just a little tricky to make the cuts accurate, given its size.

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Jon Lou build a toilet paper holder and book nook

Identical cousins Jon & Lou settle their differences by building a bathroom project together. At least for a little while. Their zany hijinx will fill your heart with laughter and perhaps a tear.

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Make a wood candle holder

Have you started making Christmas gifts yet? The countdown is on. I think the key is to make simple projects, ones that can be made in a day.
I set out to make something for Thanksgiving Day, prowled through my scrap bin, and ended up making a simple Christmas gift. Lots of ways you could enhance this candle holder, but heres the basic construction.
What are you working on? Send me pictures of your gift ideas!  zrammedia (at) gmail (dot) com.