MORTISE & TENON JOINT by Louis Mulder About the author I was one of the privileged individuals who had woodwork as a school subject,…
Joinery: Kreg Pocket-hole Joint by Chris the aspiring wood worker Hi All So we either aspire to be or inspired by, either…
Combination Dado and Finger joints by Andries Marais Sometimes you need to manufacture a wooden breadboard or something that can be easily be cleaned. Like the bottom rack of this serving trolley.
JOINERY: DOVETAILS by AM de Jager 1.1 Introduction Figure 1: Dovetail Joint on jewellery box The dovetail joint (also called the swallow-tail joint or fantail joint) combines elegance with strength and is the…
These clamps feature auto-adjust technology, eliminating the need to readjust the clamp for every change in material thickness. Just squeeze the padded handles and the clamp locks your material to…
ABOVE: On the left is the Bosch PSR 18 Drill/Driver with NiCad battery, and on the right the new Bosch PSR 18-2 Li-Ion Drill/Driver. Lithium-ion…
I think the idea of having a wall-mounted bedside table is great. It takes up less room than a free-standing bedside table, it’s easier to clean the…
To maintain, restore and bring out the natural beauty of wood grain, a penetrating oil or antique wax is preferable to any other type of finish as part of a maintenance programme for wood. Using…
I must admit to not being a fan of the tablesaw, but it does have its place in the DIY workshop. I’m not sure if it’s the exposed blade, the loud noise, or…
There are various sanding tools available for DIY enthusiasts. For larger jobs, an electric sander can be a lifesaver. For smaller jobs, there are hand-held and cordless versions.
Jigsaws are the perfect power tool for cutting curves and complex shapes. And once you become more confident in using a jigsaw, you will discover many ways to use this power tool for…
Let’s face it, morning is not my best time… as, unlike during the rest of the day, I am pretty dozy. I have no idea where I am going, when I get there I have…
