You will normally find cam screws on furniture designed to be shipped as flat-pack or where some assembly is required. Cam or locking screws are 2-part screws where the cam is fitted in one piece…
Using an electric planer allows you to shave, trim and easily remove excess wood for edges. You can use an electric planer for cutting doors to size, levelling uneven floorboard or planks and removing saw…
Ever since featuring an article on using a lazy susan bearing to create a rotating or turntable storage, I have been inundated with requests on instructions on how to make one. We have added a…
A spade bit looks a bit like it’s name sake… It is shaped like a spade and is used for drilling [digging] a hole in timber and board. Used as an attachment in…
A place to sit and relax in the garden is a must have, and this classic garden bench combines contemporary good looks with comfort. You can make the bench out of PAR pine, meranti or…
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.
No DIYer or Home Handyman should ever be without a spirit level – small or large. A spirit level is used for determining horizontal and vertical levels and can be used on a…
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…
This book caddy retail at around R1200 if you had to buy them ready made. Make your own and it will cost you nothing if you use any offcuts lying around, or R600 for a…
When too much glue is applied to joints or joined boards you end up with a mess. If not cleaned up immediately, the glue hardens and becomes difficult to remove. A small amount of glue…
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…
