Woodworking
Simple Cabinet Modification
I’ve previously mentioned some Ikea Hacks but this one is a Corona hack. A modified pine bedside cabinet is now a TV unit.
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Tags: furniture, hacking
Mortice and Tenon Router Jigs
I decided to use router jigs to create mortice and tenon joints to assemble a garden planter.
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Tags: Jig, router
The Risks of Wood Dust and How to Keep Safe
Woodworking is an essential industry and can be an enjoyable hobby but the danger of airborne wood dust just can’t be ignored.
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Tags: dust extraction, extractor fan, LEV, Sponsored
Wooden Dumbells
Before this year’s stormy season we had some trees cut down by the team from the Knowe Garden Centre. This project uses some of the logs.
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Tags: exercise equipment, green woodworking
Desk Finishing
As mentioned a few days ago, I’ve been making a child’s desk from some scrap planks. I discovered late in the build that one of the planks was twisted. That caused the frame to twist when it was screwed together.
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Materials: Pine
A child’s desk
After our last bed broke for a second time we decided to replace it. As usual I dismantled it for parts and gave the rest for recycling. So I’ve ended up with a number of thick wooden planks and a
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Materials: MDF, Pine
Tags: Scrap, simple project
Windsor chair making
The windsor chair is constructed from a solid base, the legs and back are then attached with a tenon joint. It’s a classic design and makes for a comfortable and sturdy chair. These type of chairs can be made with
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Tags: chair, windsor
Under stairs storage trolley
Workshopshed: Russ is a friend of mine from since college, we spent many hours at the student TV studio and then later worked together installing software around the globe. Last month, I got together with Russ and another friend Richard
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Metal sculpture in brass, mounted on an 1800s French Coin
