MaAnna Stephenson, Author at Heartwood Art

I'm MaAnna and I love wood. I'm an internationally recognized carver turned DIY woodworker. I enjoy building practical things for my home as well as big wood art decor.

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Easy 2×4 Workbench Legs for Mitre Saw Station

April 21, 2019 MaAnna Stephenson 1 Comment

See how and why I doubled up 2x4s to build easy, yet sturdy legs for my mitre saw station workbench. Enjoying this series? It’s all about my mitre saw station build See all the posts in order More info about the build is below the video too. About the Workbench Leg Build Doubling up on 2x4s for the legs is a lot sturdier than … [Read more...]

Easy DIY Circular Saw Straight Edge Guide

April 13, 2019 MaAnna Stephenson Leave a Comment

Making straight cuts in plywood is super easy when you have a straight edge to guide your saw. There’s no need to buy an expensive guide when you can easily make your own. Let me show you how I made mine. … [Read more...]

Pilot Holes: Why to Use the Right Drill Bit and Countersink

March 30, 2019 MaAnna Stephenson 2 Comments

Do you really need to drill a pilot hole before screwing two boards together? Yes!! See why and which bit size to use so you have strong wood joints. And see tips on using countersinks for flush and recessed screw mounts. You’ll be driving screws like a pro! … [Read more...]

Mitre Saw Station: Tips for Building

March 24, 2019 MaAnna Stephenson Leave a Comment

There are a bewildering number of woodworking build plans available online. I want to help you cut through that noise for your mitre saw bench. See how working with a temporary mitre saw station helped me think through my final build plans. … [Read more...]

Lumber Rack for Hauling Wood in SUV, Truck, or Car

March 2, 2019 MaAnna Stephenson 6 Comments

See a quick and easy way to make a lumber rack for hauling wood in your vehicle. It keeps the boards from damaging your rubber seals and from sliding around. … [Read more...]

Turning a Garage into a Money Making Woodworking Shop

February 3, 2019 MaAnna Stephenson 10 Comments

I finally have a place to build a real woodworking shop for my new wood decor art creations. I’m starting from the floor up, literally, to turn a garage into a shop for building everything from the work benches to new wood art decor, plus recording how-to videos and tool reviews as I go. I hope you’ll come along on this journey with me. … [Read more...]

Welcome to the New Heartwood Art Creations

December 29, 2018 MaAnna Stephenson 2 Comments

I’m rebranding Heartwood Art and taking it in a whole new direction. I hope you’ll follow me on this journey of turning a hobby, and its website, into a real woodworking business venture, and a whole lot of fun along the way. … [Read more...]