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How real projects from Spetz creators came together, step by step.

Simple plywood garage cabinet built from 3/4 inch plywood with face frame and shelves, in a garage workshop

How to Build a Plywood Garage Cabinet with a Circular Saw

A simple 3/4" plywood garage cabinet built with a circular saw and brad nailer. Covers plywood choice, cost, assembly, and tips for beginners.

Build stories · Oct 21, 2026 · 8 min read

DIY plywood track saw jig on sawhorses, 8 feet long, with a circular saw resting on top

How to Build a DIY Track Saw Jig from One Sheet of Plywood

With one sheet of plywood, some glue, and a few screws, your circular saw can cut as straight as a track saw. Here is how to build the jig.

Build stories · Oct 11, 2026 · 7 min read

Kitchen cabinets with a faux wood grain finish created using paint and glaze

Faux Wood Grain Finish on Kitchen Cabinets with Paint and Glaze

How Black Sheep House gave dated kitchen cabinets a Pottery Barn-style faux wood finish using bonding primer, paint, and glaze with no sanding.

Build stories · Oct 6, 2026 · 8 min read