Make-n-Do

I recorded this in September 2022, when the missus and kids went to Ireland – bringing back a dose of

My neighbour asked if I could make him a small table for his RV – about half the size of

It has been three years since I’ve visited me Mammy in Ireland – because of COVID. But, the borders are open

With all this ‘weather’ we’ve been having, our surf beach is covered in driftwood. So, I did the community a

I suppose you’re all excited to see the end of the Rosie’s Wardrobe Makeover series?! Not half as excited as

Now it’s down to some of the trickier bits of the rebuild in Rosie’s walk-in wardrobe. At least, they are

I didn’t think of this in the planning – but, when you build something big, heavy and awkwardly shaped in

Rosie went to Ireland recently. As is my want, I began a significant project in the house just as soon

In the last video, I finished the table top. This time I want to try something fancy for legs. Actually,

I have two band saws in my workshop – one a cheapie from Bunnings and the other a $10 garage-sale find.

Have 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.

Dust collection in any woodworking shop is almost a must have – unless you like wearing face masks all the time.

After great feedback on my chainsaw bowl carve in the previous video, two more gifts for my brother cut from the same piece of wood.

This is my first ever carving-with-a-chainsaw project – in fact, I sort of used two different chainsaws along the way.

This video showcases my workshop “Make-n-Do” philosophy – making do with found, recycled and cheap tools and bits, sometimes finding treasure.

Finally – 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.

Progress on the laundry remodel at CONTACT HQ (i.e. our house) was going well. That is until karma – and