In the process of constructing the entertainment deck we were left with quite a few decking plank offcuts. It’s a shame to let good wood go to waste, so I decided to put together a…
Butcher blocks have traditionally been made from pieces of maple or a similar hardwood bonded together to form a solid slab and have have become popular in modern kitchen designs. Historically butcher blocks were used…
Dowel joints add strength to edge-to-edge joints. For this trestle shelving, the rails are attached to the legs using butt joints secured with dowels and wood glue. DIFFICULTY: Moderate ESTIMATED TIME:…
If you’re keen to attract owls to your property, one way that is sure to encourage them is to build an adequate refuge nearby. There are numerous books on the topic and various plans available…
A simple, sturdy workbench is easy to make and you can design it to fit into the amount of space available. DIFFICULTY: Easy ESTIMATED TIME: A Weekend MATERIALS: 50 x 100mm…
I always end my articles with “Have Fun” and boy oh boy will you have fun with this one! That’s the whole point – its standing back and having a huge sense of accomplishment after…
Instantly update your bedroom with a stylish platform bed that you can make in a day. DIFFICULTY: Easy ESTIMATED TIME: A Day MATERIALS: Scaffolding planks – cut to size for bottom…
In the last five years we’ve seen some drastic improvements in power tools. They have gone from being heavy, large and bulky, to ergonomically designed and lightweight tools that are easy to use.
Writing the article the other day about creating a study area for a child’s bedroom, and the many enquiries I receive about desks, got me to thinking about making a desk for…
If you want a low-maintenance finish that still lets the natural beauty of wood show through, it’s hard to beat sealer. Wood interior and exterior sealers come in matt and gloss finishes and…
French polishing is the name given to the process of coating wood with a solution of shellac dissolved in alcohol, using a ‘rubber’ made from a rag and cotton wool instead of a brush.french polished…
Kreg joinery is perfect for a wide variety of applications. From face-frames to panel joints, from edgebanding to complex curves, Kreg joinery can do it all. Whatever your next project, the Kreg Jig can help…
