Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
Is your scrap wood pile as out of control as mine? (please say yes!)
If so, in this video, we are building 5 EASY scrap wood projects to help clean up a bit and put that trash (I mean, scrap) to good use. *wink wink*
Check out additional details and step by step instructions for each project here:
Towel Rack: woodshopdiaries.com/easy-diy-scrap-wood-towel-rack
Shoe Racks: woodshopdiaries.com/easy-diy-wall-mounted-shoe-rack
Over the Stove Shelf: woodshopdiaries.com/diy-over-the-stove-shelf
Sofa Arm Tray: woodshopdiaries.com/diy-sofa-arm-rest-tray
Arched Lanterns: woodshopdiaries.com/diy-scrap-wood-arched-lanterns
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Tools & Materials used in the video:
*Affiliate links below
Tools:
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Jig Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/Gjj912
Jig Saw Blades: homedepot.sjv.io/zN5Ber
Brad Nailer: homedepot.sjv.io/c/1404662/1354698/8154
Speed Square: homedepot.sjv.io/Gmevyn
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/45pHpoN
Sander: SurfPrep Orbital Sander
Materials:
Wood Scraps (varies by project)
Wood Glue: amzn.to/4bWTRfS
Brad Nails
Wood Screws
Rope: amzn.to/4bQweWx
Solar Candles: amzn.to/4deZpDQ
1 1/4" pocket hole screws
Finishes/Stain Colors:
Towel Rack: Minwax Wood Stain in Weathered Oak
Shoe Racks: 1 part Minwax Simply White mixed with 5 parts Minwax Provincial
Over the Stove Shelf: Minwax Water Based Stain in Pecan & True Black
Sofa Arm Tray: Minwax Water Based Stain in Aged Oak
Lanterns: Cabot Outdoor Wood Stain in Black, Desert Sand, and Bark Mulch
**CHAPTERS**
00:00 Introduction
01:03 DIY Scrap Wood Towel Rack
03:42 DIY Scrap Wood Shoe Racks
07:12 DIY Scrap Wood Over the Stove Shelf
09:28 DIY Scrap Wood Sofa Arm Tray
11:50 DIY Scrap Wood Lanterns
14:02 Conclusion
Is your scrap wood pile as out of control as mine? (please say yes!)
If so, in this video, we are building 5 EASY scrap wood projects to help clean up a bit and put that trash (I mean, scrap) to good use. *wink wink*
Check out additional details and step by step instructions for each project here:
Towel Rack: woodshopdiaries.com/easy-diy-scrap-wood-towel-rack
Shoe Racks: woodshopdiaries.com/easy-diy-wall-mounted-shoe-rack
Over the Stove Shelf: woodshopdiaries.com/diy-over-the-stove-shelf
Sofa Arm Tray: woodshopdiaries.com/diy-sofa-arm-rest-tray
Arched Lanterns: woodshopdiaries.com/diy-scrap-wood-arched-lanterns
**Follow Woodshop Diaries On**
Website: woodshopdiaries.com
TikTok: tiktok.com/@woodshopdiaries?
Facebook: facebook.com/woodshopdiaries
Instagram: instagram.com/woodshopdiaries
Pinterest: pinterest.com/sharamccuiston
SHOP WOODWORKING TEES AND BUILDING PLANS HERE:
woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com
Tools & Materials used in the video:
*Affiliate links below
Tools:
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Jig Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/Gjj912
Jig Saw Blades: homedepot.sjv.io/zN5Ber
Brad Nailer: homedepot.sjv.io/c/1404662/1354698/8154
Speed Square: homedepot.sjv.io/Gmevyn
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/45pHpoN
Sander: SurfPrep Orbital Sander
Materials:
Wood Scraps (varies by project)
Wood Glue: amzn.to/4bWTRfS
Brad Nails
Wood Screws
Rope: amzn.to/4bQweWx
Solar Candles: amzn.to/4deZpDQ
1 1/4" pocket hole screws
Finishes/Stain Colors:
Towel Rack: Minwax Wood Stain in Weathered Oak
Shoe Racks: 1 part Minwax Simply White mixed with 5 parts Minwax Provincial
Over the Stove Shelf: Minwax Water Based Stain in Pecan & True Black
Sofa Arm Tray: Minwax Water Based Stain in Aged Oak
Lanterns: Cabot Outdoor Wood Stain in Black, Desert Sand, and Bark Mulch
**CHAPTERS**
00:00 Introduction
01:03 DIY Scrap Wood Towel Rack
03:42 DIY Scrap Wood Shoe Racks
07:12 DIY Scrap Wood Over the Stove Shelf
09:28 DIY Scrap Wood Sofa Arm Tray
11:50 DIY Scrap Wood Lanterns
14:02 Conclusion
