Step by step woodyworking

Every year at this time, Marc (The Wood Whisperer) builds a simple project to raise money for a cancer charity. This year, he built a kids art easel based on plans from Wood Magazine and is donating $5 to CancerCare on behalf each of his viewers who makes one and sends him a photo.

Raise money for charity by doing what you love: woodworking!

When I saw the easel I thought this would make a great project for my viewers too, so I asked Marc if we could combine forces. My version is very similar to his, just a bit simpler. I am also going to donate $5 for every easel made. Thats ten bucks between the two of us, not to mention the matching donations provided by many corporate sponsors! We are hoping to raise $10,000 for CancerCare, an organization that provides support for people who are struggling with cancer. You can also donate directly, of course!

Auction

Since Wyatt is 16, hes a little tall to get use out of this easel, so I am auctioning it off! Please bid on it here. 100% of the winning bid goes to CancerCare.

If you dont have any young artists to build an easel for, consider making one and donating it to a local childrens hospital or care center. What a great way to kick off the holiday season!

Free plans/where to send your photos

Make either version you prefer, or even combine elements from each. The goal is to get as many of you building an easel as possible. Be sure to watch Marcs video below, which explains everything much more eloquently than I!

• Free Wood Magazine version
• WWMM version. (Simplified)
• WWMM Sketchup file

Important links

• Details on Marcs easel, and all the materials you will need.
• More about Woodworkers Fighting Cancer
• Submit your project
• About CancerCare

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Well, dad has been in the hospital for 2 weeks now getting radiation to the 4th and 5th vertibrae. Hes had a rough time. Lots of vomiting and sickness. However, the pain has seemed to subside. He has two more days of radiation, then back home this week. Hopefully, he will have a fast recovery... Its been pretty rough for him, so keep him in your prayers!