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Greta Jaruševičiūtė

80 Times People Made Something Amazing Out Of Wood (New Pics)

Human creativity knows no limits. With honed skills and a ton of imagination, producing absolute masterpieces out of thin air is not an impossible feat.

Just take a look at these insane pieces, courtesy of the Woodworking subreddit. This online community thrives on the art people have come up with using a piece of wood. Many of these are functional creations that can actually be put to good use, while others are simply captivating to look at.

Here are some of the best posts featured on the page. As always, feel free to upvote those that marveled you the most.

#1 I Built A 13ft Tall Bookcase And Library Ladder

#2 I Made A Thing...... Well, Actually, Two Things

#3 I Made These Intarsia Panels For A Custom Entertainment Center Out Of 19 Species Of Unstained Wood

Many people find unadulterated joy in creating something with their bare hands, which is perfectly understandable. Sure, seeing the final product brings a sense of fulfillment, but the process itself is known to enhance overall well-being.

According to psychiatrist Dr. Carrie Barron, activities like growing vegetables, knitting, and, in this case, woodworking, help decrease stress and provide relief for symptoms of anxiety and depression.

#4 "Flayed Frog" -- Carved With Only Chisels, No Sandpaper (So You Can See The Tool Marks And Know I'm Not A Machine)

#5 Toddler Bed

#6 A Shelf For People With Strong Nerves (And A Large Number Of Books)

“There is value in the routine action, the mind rest, and the purposeful creative, domestic, or practical endeavor. Functioning hands also foster a flow in the mind that leads to spontaneous, joyful, creative thought,” Dr. Barron wrote.

#7 Cherry Kitchen

#8 My Final Apprentice Piece

#9 Side Table For My Wife

Creating something with your hands fosters productivity, which Dr. Barron says moves the mind and elevates the mood through engagement and exploration. It is why she encourages valuing the process itself, apart from the result.

“As you sift, shape, move, and address your project, your inner being moves too,” Dr. Barron noted. “If we can treasure doing as much as having done, we provide new avenues for success, self-esteem, or self-repair.”

#10 Stacked Books Coffee Table

#11 My Kid Is Gonna Have A Tko On His Hands For Show & Tell After The Holidays

#12 Finished 10:1 LEGO Brick Drawer For My 2 Y/O Nephew

As fun and rewarding as woodworking can be, safety measures are necessary, especially for beginners. Apart from the basics like wearing safety glasses and ear protection, a few experts offered additional actionable advice to help avoid mishaps.

One of them is to know the machine’s “danger zones,” according to Jon Golperud, the artist behind Drip Edge Furniture.

#13 My Mom Asked For A 'Spice Tree' For Christmas

#14 My First Homemade Wood Bed

#15 Behold, The Most Generic Book Shelf Ever ! It May Not Be Exciting But It’s My First Project Ever And I’m Extremely Proud Of It!

In an interview with Popular Science, Golperud emphasized the importance of reading books and manuals to get fully acquainted with the machine you’re using.

“Every machine has certain specific things that can go wrong. Knowing those things and keeping conscious of that will vastly reduce the risk of what you’re doing,” he said.

#16 Finished This Lamp For My GF, Never Done One Before And It's Handmade And Freestyled So Some Wonkiness But Turned Out Alright

#17 I Carved A Leaf-Shaped Bowl From Walnut

#18 Wanted To Share My Wood Wall Art Project, Tina Belcher Twerking From Bob's Burgers

Having the right mindset is an often-overlooked need when operating heavy machinery as a beginner woodworker. According to Golperud, being afraid to use tools, for example, may indicate that you are not ready, which is okay.

“Sometimes you just have to say, ‘You know what, today’s not going to work out.’ You have to have a clear head,” he said.