Has it ever taken you forever and a day just to get your Drill Press table perfectly square? In this short video, Paul Anthony shows us how to this the quick and efficient way. Article by: Paul Anthony
Weaving a Danish Cord Seat
Here’s another awesome Woodcraft video tutorial on weaving your own Danish-style Cord Seat. We suggest using any Article by: Ken Burton
How to make your own Crown Moulding
How to make your own Crown Moulding If you have ever wondered how to make your own crown moulding, dado or chair rails, or even custom skirtings, we offer easy advice below that takes you step-by-step through the process. 18/05/2019 The moulding shown here is a historical moulding design that you will find in many […]
Making Cutting Boards
In a recent Woodcraft class we had 3 students making cutting boards, Sue Ellen Miller, Liz Matheny and 15 year old Maddy Byers. Special thanks to Liz for the photos and taking great notes, and to Sue Ellen, a retired school teacher, for proof reading this article. Sue Ellen has been bitten by the woodworking bug and is now […]
Lamp made using string and wood
Lamp made using string and wood This wood and string lamp is fun to make, and you can arrange the string into so many different variations for a lamp that is truly unique. I was inspired to make this lamp by an image I saw on a Russian or Chinese website, but wanted a […]
Make Tree Stump Stools and Tables
Make Tree Stump Stools Everywhere you look, tree stumps are being turned into furniture. Here’s how to use a woodturning lathe to turn tree stumps into stools or side tables, occasional tables, or even bedside tables. I stumbled upon this interesting article over at www.woodreview.com.au, an Australian woodworking site. Knowing that you can pick […]
Bosch sanders for all surfaces
Bosch sanders for all surfaces Sanding is an essential part of the preparation required for virtually every type of surface treatment. Find out which is the right Bosch sander for your application, in combination with selecting the correct abrasive. Bosch range of DIY sanders offers a sanding tool for a range of materials, from wood […]
Simple yet elegant coffee table
elegant, modern coffee table This elegant coffee table would look good in any living room. It has plenty of storage space for books and accessories, and the design is very simple to assemble. Distress the table if you prefer a more Shabby Chic finish. You will find this and other projects on www.easyDIY.co.za This […]
Toy Box made from Pallet Wood
Using pallet wood is a great way to practice your skills without spending a fortune on timber. Ask around, or browse the Internet, for local suppliers of pallets. This wooden toy box is pretty straightforward and you can make the toy box any size you want, depending on how much pallet wood you are able […]
Quick Tip: Find the centre
Quick Tip: Find the centre Use this handy homemade tool to accurately determine the centre of a square or circular work piece. All you need to make this handy tool are a couple of pieces of scrap wood, a plastic triangle or scrap piece of perspex, some wood glue and screws. GOOD TO KNOW: You can recycle […]
Make your own glass table lamps
Make these glass table lamps These glass lamp bases are definitely something new and are quite inexpensive to make yourself if you visit a local discount store. Top them off with nice lampshades and you have a gorgeous one-of-a-kind lighting feature for a console table or cabinet. Glass bases To make these lamps you […]
Bessey self-adjusting clamps
To mark the 5th anniversary for its STC self-adjusting toggle clamp range Bessey have launched a new website service. Bessey has launched the microsite http://toggleclamp.bessey.de to mark the 5th anniversary of its STC self-adjusting toggle clamps. Available in eleven languages, the Bessey STC Toggle Clamp microsite informs visitors about the many benefits of these special-purpose toggle […]
