Rosie’s walk-in-wardrobe refurb – part 2
I didn’t think of this in the planning – but, when you build something big, heavy and awkwardly shaped in
Read moreI didn’t think of this in the planning – but, when you build something big, heavy and awkwardly shaped in
Read moreRosie went to Ireland recently. As is my want, I began a significant project in the house just as soon
Read moreIn the last video, I was nearly killed (OK, so I’m exaggerating just a little bit) by a log I
Read moreFrustrated on the computer, I went out to the workshop to do something – anything – to make me feel
Read moreThe Veteran Surf Project in Gerroa NSW was very pleased to welcome Australia’s Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Andrew Gee out
Read moreToday I attended a very special surfing session with the Veteran Surf Project at Seven Mile Beach, Gerroa, NSW. On
Read moreIn the last video, I finished the table top. This time I want to try something fancy for legs. Actually,
Read moreMrs CONTACT said she would like a new table for a little morning sunspot at the front of the house.
Read moreToday was a big day – surfing. Two-and-a-half hours in the water – nine ‘good’ waves – and totally wiped
Read moreIn the last video, I got my new Aldi lathe out of its box and hung it on my French-cleat
Read moreI bought a lathe about 6 months ago, took it out of the box 6 weeks ago and test drove it on my work. Now I’m hanging it on French cleats.
Read moreI have two band saws in my workshop – one a cheapie from Bunnings and the other a $10 garage-sale find.
Read moreHave you ever set out to do a ‘simple job’ that turns into an expensive four-day saga? Well I have – and this one was caught on camera.
Read moreThis was the second time this year I was actually nervous about using a new tool – and the second time it turned out to be a real ripper.
Read moreRosie had (a sad) reason to go shopping last week (see below) and came home with a cardboard box full of tools.
Read moreDust collection in any woodworking shop is almost a must have – unless you like wearing face masks all the time.
Read moreAfter great feedback on my chainsaw bowl carve in the previous video, two more gifts for my brother cut from the same piece of wood.
Read moreThis is my first ever carving-with-a-chainsaw project – in fact, I sort of used two different chainsaws along the way.
Read moreThis video showcases my workshop “Make-n-Do” philosophy – making do with found, recycled and cheap tools and bits, sometimes finding treasure.
Read moreFinally – c’est fini. It took me 14 days – only working a few hours a day because of back ache – but I finally got the laundry done.
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