This is not an exhaustive list – it details the drive systems you are most likely to encounter in woodworking. At the end of the section is a table of driver sizes to use with…
If you have the knowledge and know-how a router can be a very versatile tool. All you need are a few simple techniques and specialty bits and you can achieve perfect edge profiles, flawless dadoes…
This easy wine rack is made using PG Bison SupaWood that is painted to give it a faux wood finish. The idea behind this project is to show that you can paint PG Bison SupaWood…
Make a vintage Asian-style cabinet This vintage cabinet would be quite at home in any oriental home and is not as difficult to make as you might think. 1. The top measures 600…
Clamps are essential tools for any DIY-er. They can hold adjoining pieces of a project in position until glue has dried, they act like an extra pair of hands, and they come in various styles.
If you’re planning a major home renovation that involves cutting mitred corners and angles, then the Bosch Compound Mitre Saw is an investment well worth the expense. As a DIY enthusiast,…
Kill two birds with one stone with this attractive bench seat-cum-screen. You will need: Tanalised timber cut to: (100mm x 100mm fence posts) [2] x 1800mm (rear legs) [2] x 450mm…
Planning to do some home improvements? Here are a selection of hand tools you may need for the job: Basic DIY hand tools Safety glasses. First and most important on the list… No…
Buying your first set of power tools can be intimidating. If you don’t know exactly what you want, you could end up with something you don’t need. In our how to shop for a drill/driver…
If you need a place to stash books and media in the living room, towels in the bathroom or toys in the kids’ room, this storage system is suited to the job. It’s composed of…
Crafting and DIY projects can be really satisfying if you don’t hurt yourself or anyone else while getting the job done. One of the best ways to protect yourself from injuries is to reduce the…
Quite a few readers have asked me to make a drop-down craft table similar to the one shown below. I decided to modify the design slightly to make a simple drop-down table that can be…
