Not only does regularly cleaning your tools extend their life, it also allows you the opportunity to ensure they remain free from rust (if they have metal parts) and apply lubricant. A can…
Thanks to the Bosch PHO electric planer, it’s possible to carry out wood and board project with greater precision and faster turnaround times. The Bosch PHO offers easy and effortless planning and high surface quality.
There are always a few tips and tricks that you can put to good use – whatever DIY project you may be tackling. Here are just a few clever tricks I have learned along the…
Most DIY enthusiasts give little thought to buying a planer, but when you own one you discover how valuable this power tool can be, especially if you make your own furniture. When most…
More than just a combination screwdriver and drill, you can use a drill / driver for so many home diy projects and tasks by using various and accessories that enhance what a drill…
As you become more competent at DIY projects, you’re also more casual about safety. While DIY should be enjoyable, let’s not forget about safety when using woodworking and power tools. Over the many years…
When you finally get round to that home improvement or DIY project you’ve been planning for a while, you’ll be eager to get the job done quickly. Injuries, even small ones, can delay your project…
As far as affordable furniture goes, Ikea definitely offers the widest range of options for living room storage. Unfortunately we can’t buy Ikea furniture here in SA, but that doesn’t mean you can’t grab your…
You sand to remove paint or varnish, to remove chips, dents and rough edges, to round off and chamfer, and to prepare for painting. Sanding is also necessary between coats of paint, sealer or varnish…
Pneumatic power tools are used around the world for their convenience and ability to speed up DIY project. Here in South Africa we still have to discover the practicality of using pneumatic power tools.
A French cleat is a way to hang heavy items onto walls. A single piece of wood is split in two at a 45-degree angle. Alternatively, two pieces of wood are cut at 45-degree angles…
You only need a few pieces of PAR pine to make your own legs or feet for furniture. By making your own legs or feet you can design your own style to match a style…
