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50 People Share Their Weird Yet Hilarious Creations In This “Un-Craftsman-Like” Group
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50 People Share Their Weird Yet Hilarious Creations In This “Un-Craftsman-Like” Group

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As cliche as it sounds, masters of crafts aren't born. They're made through hard work, failure, and perseverance. So while someone hasn't traveled far on the road to excellence, they are destined to make mistakes. And the subreddit '[Bad] Woodworking' has plenty of examples to prove it.
Sharing pictures of various projects falling short of their ideal version, this online community embraces Bob Ross' happy accident approach and provides quite a few lighthearted giggles along the way. Whether it's a child's pencil holder or a driver's phone holder, if there's a production, there's a way to mess it up!

#21 Walnut Sculpture I Made. My Wife Thinks It Looked Too Much Like A Certain Distasteful Emoji

Walnut Sculpture I Made. My Wife Thinks It Looked Too Much Like A Certain Distasteful Emoji
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"Thinking back through my years as a full-time, lifetime, lifestyle maker, I can recall every step where I earned my ability through my stubborn determination not to give up. Some recollections came when I was one step away from giving up and giving in. In that split second, a lone voice, barely audible, said just one more try. There it was. The launch was complete and I was flying in euphoria as all resistance left, the cut was made and the two pieces slipped perfectly together for the very first time," the woodworker explained.

#22 Practiced Making A Picture Frame From A 2x4. No Planning Ahead. Turned Out As Expected

Practiced Making A Picture Frame From A 2x4. No Planning Ahead. Turned Out As Expected
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#23 Stand For My Wife’s Mini X-Mas Tree. Weights Are To Keep The Cats From Pulling It Over

Stand For My Wife’s Mini X-Mas Tree. Weights Are To Keep The Cats From Pulling It Over
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#24 Finally Get To Make A Post Here! Made Some Legs For This Leopard Bench

Finally Get To Make A Post Here! Made Some Legs For This Leopard Bench
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#25 Did I Have The Correct Tools? No. Does It Look Good? No. Does It Function Well? No. Am I An Idiot? I Don't Have All The Answers

Did I Have The Correct Tools? No. Does It Look Good? No. Does It Function Well? No. Am I An Idiot? I Don't Have All The Answers
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The moderators of '[Bad] Woodworking' said that, ideally, they would like to see more engagement, as they're sure there is plenty of "content" being created nearly daily in every neighborhood, "but probably most people would be put off by having their work labeled as [bad] here."

"It seems to be a space for people that are capable of more and have respectable creations, but need a quick solution and would agree that what they made is a bit comical."

#26 Repurposed Free Wood Has Become Ugly Garage Work Bench. Much Sturdy, Much Eyesore

Repurposed Free Wood Has Become Ugly Garage Work Bench. Much Sturdy, Much Eyesore
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#27 I Slaughtered A Guitar Neck I Was Making, But Needed A Chisel Holder

I Slaughtered A Guitar Neck I Was Making, But Needed A Chisel Holder
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#28 Found In The Wild…

Found In The Wild…
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#29 Another Chair Made Out Of My Deck I Demolished

Another Chair Made Out Of My Deck I Demolished
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#30 #update On My Shitty Wooden Chandelier. Thats How It Looks Finished

#update On My Shitty Wooden Chandelier. Thats How It Looks Finished
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#31 From The "Quick And Dirty" File

From The "Quick And Dirty" File
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#32 I Also Made A Sh**ty Phone/Tablet Stand

I Also Made A Sh**ty Phone/Tablet Stand
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#33 No Fires Allowed... So Tiny Scraps Turn Into... Kind Of Larger Scraps

No Fires Allowed... So Tiny Scraps Turn Into... Kind Of Larger Scraps
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#34 This Coffee Table I Made

This Coffee Table I Made
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#35 Happy Hannukah You Hacks

Happy Hannukah You Hacks
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#36 My Dad's Cutting Board

 My Dad's Cutting Board
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#37 Absolutely Textbook Quality Dovetails On My First Attempt

Absolutely Textbook Quality Dovetails On My First Attempt
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#38 Made A Stool. Despite Its Questionable Looks It Is Actually Quite Comfortable And Steady

Made A Stool. Despite Its Questionable Looks It Is Actually Quite Comfortable And Steady
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#39 Found This On Fb. What Do You Think?

Found This On Fb. What Do You Think?
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#40 Soap Holder At My Friend’s House

Soap Holder At My Friend’s House
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