Before technology took over, people used to make everything they needed with their bare hands. Wood was one of the materials that humans harnessed early on to produce weapons, shelters, and furniture. Nowadays, various machines have overtaken this process to meet the high demand quickly. However, there are still some people who do woodworking projects as a hobby to clear their heads after a long day or week.
Today we’re shining a light on their amazing works, with a whole list of them from the ‘Woodworking’ subreddit. Scroll down to find them, and make sure to upvote the ones that definitely deserve more appreciation.
While you’re at it, don’t forget to check out a conversation with Madhu Das, founder, and CEO at YeaWeBuiltThat, who kindly agreed to tell us more about woodworking and how they got into it.
#1 My New Wooden Monstera Sculpture
#2 Hello I’m From Bangladesh It’s My Work Hand Carved Decorative Panel For Door
#3 Have A Little More Sunshine In Your Day! Made Mostly From Reclaimed Barnwood
YeaWeBuiltThat, founded by Madhu Das, aspires to make the woodworking community more inclusive, supportive, and empowering for LGBTQ+ woodworkers, ensuring that every voice and hand is recognized in their community.
Being a small family business, they deeply care about making sustainable pieces that are equally as practical and beautiful so people feel proud to showcase them in their homes. Their work is perfectly summarized in their motto: Functional. Handmade. Always Unique.
Madhu tells We that she was inspired to pursue woodworking as a career by a combination of the unshakable need to create and the huge milestone of owning their first home.
“What began as interior and outdoor projects soon evolved into an obsession with craft, leading me to study the meticulous techniques of Nordic, Japanese, and Chinese woodworking. My admiration for Ming dynasty furniture, a cornerstone of Western craftsmanship, further fueled my journey.”
#4 Plank! Honestly My Finest Work Yet. I Can’t Stop Giggling At This Stupid Thing
#5 Me, A 15 Year Old, Just Made This Bad Boy:)
#6 A Doberman, Made Entirely From Unstained Wood
“I left a thriving career in business development within the tech industry to fully embrace this path, trading algorithms and boardrooms for chisels and joinery,” they shared.
“My goal is to incorporate more traditional joinery techniques, rely heavily on hand tools, and craft artful yet functional pieces—without harming the planet.I recognize that making such a leap isn’t possible for everyone, but the determination to reshape your life is key. For me, stepping away from corporate success to pursue something tangible, meaningful, and enduring has been the most rewarding decision I’ve ever made.”
#7 Finally Carved A Psyduck!
#8 Wooden Boombox Present For My Brother
#9 Second Floor Is Completed
Madhu believes that essential skills to pursue woodworking are some knowledge of different woods, math, and familiarity with hand and power tools.
“First, understanding different types of wood, their properties, and how they respond to environmental factors is essential. This knowledge helps in selecting the right material for each project,” they explained.
#10 Some Wings I Made Out Of Pine
#11 Momma Bear And Three Cubs
#12 Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Lamp
“Second, a basic grasp of math is important, particularly measurements, angles, and proportions. Fortunately, this is a skill that improves with practice, so you don’t need to be a math expert to get started. Finally, familiarity with both hand tools and power tools—such as saws, drills, and chisels—will help you tackle your first projects with confidence. As you progress, your skills will naturally expand, making each project more refined and rewarding.”
#13 Cypress Wood And Stained Glass Bookends I Made With My Mom
#14 My First Time Building Bunk Beds
#15 My Most Recent Creation. Live Edge Guitar From Wood I Milled And Dried Myself!
The woodworking projects that Madhu enjoys tackling the most are end grain cutting boards. “There’s always an element of surprise—every time you flip the wood, a unique pattern emerges. It’s a process that never gets old.Beyond that, I enjoy crafting functional home items like side tables and plant stands. I also create furniture that leans more toward art than function, and those pieces bring me just as much joy.”
#16 A Birdhouse I Made A Few Months Ago
#17 Chef Knife Handle
#18 My Almost 3 Year Old Daughter Asked For Her Own Toy Cutting Board. So I Had To Make Her Something Special
One of their most challenging projects was a seven-foot coffee table made from salvaged red oak. “The wood came from someone’s yard, and the entire process—from drying the piece for two years to flattening it—was a true test of patience and skill. But in the end, it was incredibly rewarding.”
#19 Long Time Lurker, First Time Poster
#20 Mirror Frame Inspired By Lotr. I Love It!
#21 Kumiko – Fireworks Over Mount Fuji
Of course, we couldn’t let Madhu go without asking for some advice for those who might be interested in dabbling in woodworking. “Based on your interests and needs, a great place to start would be with simple projects like boxes, edge grain cutting boards, or face grain serving boards,” they suggested.
“These will allow you to focus on the entire process—from milling and gluing to clamping, sanding, and finishing—while building a solid foundation in woodworking.My first project was a kitchen helper for my son, so my advice is to start with something you feel confident tackling and use it as an opportunity to refine those five key stages.”
#22 Last Of The Gifts Are Done
#23 Made This Portrait Of A Sweet Pup, Without Any Stain, Paint, Or Dye
#24 Airplane Shelf For My Son
Most importantly, they recommended being patient, staying curious, and not giving up. “It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking you need every tool out there to move forward. But I’d challenge you to get creative—find ways to work with what you have, problem-solve, and develop new skills along the way. That’s where true growth happens.”
#25 I Made A Decorative Wall Cabinet With A Pierced Carving
#26 I Made A Credenza-Sideboard-Cabinet-Thing. Anyway, It’s Made From Cherry And It Stores Dog Stuff
#27 Built A A Latern For My Girlfriend For Christmas
#28 I Carved A Shark
#29 Update: Finished My First Scroll Saw Project
#30 Basket Weave End Grain
#31 I Made Me Some Rocking Chairs From My Lumber Stash
#32 Looks Like Crap, But I Am Proud!
#33 Practicing My Joints: Rounded Japanese Dovetail
#34 Cherry Desk
#35 Rate My Chair
#36 Almost Everything About This Toolbox Is Unnecessary And I’m Very Pleased With It
#37 I Cut The Darkest Oak I Have Ever Seen. It’s Because Of A Fungus. In German It’s Called „leberreischling”
#38 Something My Dad Made. Scrollsaw And Drill. He’s 97
#39 Book Matched!
#40 What Would You Charge For This?
#41 Finished Shelf
#42 Some Wands I Made This Week
#43 Walking Cane For My Dad
#44 I Built Some Lamps As Christmas Presents From Old Glas Bricks
#45 Humble First Post – Walnut And Rattan Cabinet
#46 Dad Loved His Present. Here He Is In His Little Workshop With A Cot He’s Made For My Granddaughter
#47 Came Up With A Screwdriver Rack Design That Saves Horizontal Wall Space
#48 Made A Bag As My Final Project In High School And I Just Love It!
#49 Made A Bed Out Of 6×6 Beams And A Pergola Bracket Kit
#50 Not A Coffee Table
#51 When A Potter Meets A Woodworker!
#52 Just Finished This White Oak Bed Frame For My Wife. How’d I Do?
#53 Walnut Vanity
#54 My Son Loves LEGO, So I Built Him This Dresser
#55 My First Attempt At A Build In Unit
#56 Hand Carved In 1890
#57 17f. Made This Table In School
#58 I Love It When A Plan In Your Head Comes Together
#59 Bullet Found While Planing A Black Walnut Board
#60 My First Attempt At Stairs, Local Eucalyptus
#61 A Barn My Son And I Are Building. We Milled All Of The Timbers From Standing Dead Eastern Red Cedar
#62 A Cherry Library I Built For My Wife A Few Years Ago
#63 Pavilion I Built
#64 Unintentional Moose
#65 Carved A Lapras Out Of Sapele And Walnut!
#66 So My Brother Put Cutting Boards From Amazon On His Wishlist
#67 Carving Is Done, Now It Is Time To Stain It
#68 Chair Prototype In Pine, Mistakes Were Made
#69 Not A Woodworker, Built My Wife A Bookshelf
#70 Wooden Crossbody Handbags
#71 A Coffee Table I Made From Air Dried Walnut
#72 First Time Making Shelves All By Myself. Not Perfect, But I’m Really Happy With How They Turned Out
#73 Walnut Dresser I Made For My Son
#74 Hallway Cupboard I Made For My Shoes In Ash, Maple And Walnut
#75 Foureyes Inspired Desk
#76 My First Table Build
#77 First Desk
#78 One Of My “A*shole Uncle” Gifts. Made A Wood Saw Made Of Wood Because I Plan On Burying His Giftcard In A Mold Of Sprayfoam And He Can Cut It Out
#79 Hand Tool Cabinet
#80 My Proudest Moment Yet
#81 Pen Storage Cabinet
#82 Living Room Console Unit To Store The Kid’s Stuff
#83 Made A Lingerie Chest For My Wife’s Birthday
#84 The Slab Was Hiding For 30 Years Now Its A Round Table, Guess The Wood 🙂
#85 I Built This King Sized Bed And Nightstand Set
#86 My Process Making A Walnut And Brass Hood
#87 Here’s A Bar I Designed And Built For A Customer Over The Summer
#88 Why Buy A Boat When You Can Build One
#89 Coffee Table I Made My Dad For Christmas
#90 Walking Woman, Laminated Stair Divider
