Scrap Wood Projects: $1 vs $3 - Which One Will You Build?
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🪵 Scrap wood lantern DIY project with farmhouse wood decor and rustic design! In this woodworking projects, I make two lanterns from scrap wood, each with its own style — one classic and one the barest minimum of a lantern. Whether you’re into reclaimed wood decor, budget-friendly builds, or just love handmade lighting projects, this one’s for you.
This week on FindingMeWoodworks, I went in deep. What started as a simple lantern turned into a tale of two styles — and I need your help deciding which one wins. I’ll show you my process from scrap pile to finish, with a few detours and plenty of sanding. Stick around for the reveal and let me know what you'd choose: Curved top or flat?
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📽️ Chapters:
00:00 – Finding Me Woodworks Intro
00:11 – Project Intro: A Tale of Two Scrap Wood Lanterns
00:36 – Digging Into the Scrap Pile – Rustic Wood Finds
01:10 – Lantern Inspiration and the Rabbit Hole Begins
01:54 – Lantern #1: Simple Scrap Wood Assembly Begins
02:55 – Lantern #1 Reveal – Rustic Farmhouse Finish
03:28 – Back to the Pull-Up Bar (Quick Detour)
03:43 – Lantern #2 Intro – Let’s Get Creative
04:35 – Marking the Curves – Starting Lantern #2
05:34 – Sanding with the WEN – Shaping the Curves
05:45 – Frame Assembly – Lantern #2 Takes Shape
06:17 – Bringing the Curves Down to the Base
06:39 – Glue-Up Time – Holding It All Together
07:21 – Thinking Through the Top – What Could Be
08:12 – Is It Finished? Or Is There One More Touch?
08:40 – Lantern A or B? You Decide – Final Reveal
09:56 – Thank You for Watching – Join the Journey
👍 Which lantern gets your vote – A or B? Drop it in the comments!
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CutList:
Lantern A
1 – 5 ½” x ¾” x 5 ½”
4 – ¾” x ¾” x 9 ¾”
8 – ¾” x ¾” x 3”
Lantern B
1 – 5” x ¾” x 5”
4 – 1 ½” x ¾” x 6 ½”
4 – 1” x 1” x 9”
8 – 1” x ¾” x 3”
1 – 5 ½” x ¾” x 5 ½”
1 – 4 ¾” x ¾” x 4 ¾”
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