Woodworking Articles

Quick Tip: Trim With An Electric Planer

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…

Make Your Own Storage Ottoman

Make your own storage ottoman Using a basic box design, here are some great ideas for decorating and dressing up a storage box so that it can be used in any room in the home.

Utilise The Full Potential Of Your Drill / Driver

More than just a combination screwdriver and drill, you can use a drill / driver for so many home diy projects and tasks by using various and accessories that enhance what a drill…

DIY Safety Tips Everyone Should Know

As you become more competent at DIY projects, you’re also more casual about safety. While DIY should be enjoyable, let’s not forget about safety when using woodworking and power tools. Over the many years…

Bathroom Storage Bench

Make a storage bench using laminated pine shelving and pine planks that you will find at your nearest Hardware Store. It’s easy to make and will only take an hour or so. After designing…

Woodworking Basic Tool Kit For Beginners – Part 2: Hand Saws

So you want to jump into your woodworking project and make some sawdust, or should I rather say “Man Glitter!” You will definitely need to know more about hands saws and which saw will be…

More Precise Joints – Festool DF 500 Domino Joining Machine

Revolutionizing Joinery and Rethinking Woodworking. Joining has always been a slow, difficult process. The Festool DOMINO cuts the fat from joinery to let craftsmen make stronger, faster and easier joints. The Domino joiner — with its…

Woodworking Basic Tool Kit For Beginners – Part 1: Measuring Tools

Measuring Tools: Some of us might live by the motto: “Measure twice, cut once and force it if it doesn’t fit!” Eventually you will need the correct woodworking measuring tools to make your projects square…

How To Make A Lazy Susan

I have made plenty of Lazy Susans over the years, for myself and for family and friends, but this has to be the easiest one by far. A lazy Susan takes the hard work out…

Make A Nail Polish Organizer

I love collecting nail polish in gorgeous colours and metallic sheens and, although I hardly ever wear nail polish unless it’s a special occasion, the colours attract my girly nature. If you have a collection…

Modern Chunky Foating Shelf

Here’s an affordable and simple way to make an attractive floating shelf. You can easily modify the dimensions to make the shelf longer or thicker. We have finished our floating shelf in a self-adhesive vinyl,…

Easy-To-Use Bosch PHO Planers

The average DIY enthusiast is always on the lookout for easy ways to make every project quicker and simpler. Bosch PHO planers make light work of all planing tasks and are easy to use –…