This one was a lot of fun. I built some sideboards for the corner of our dining room. But what should I do with the awkward corner unit...well, a secret Alexa Enabled Bar of course! https://youtu.be/iccb6QF4mDs Above not working? Check it out dir ...
How to build an ‘Industrial Sideboard’
This is a project I have been meaning to do for a long time. I really like the 'industrial look' furniture. You know the type: welded steel frames and chunky wooden panels. After a bit of shopping around (well actually, quite a few months!) I couldn't fi ...
How To Build ‘A Solid Wooden, Low Profile Bed Frame’
Building a solid wooden, 'Low Profile Bed Frame' is a fantastic weekend project. Complete with a solid wooden built in headboard for that minimalist look. In this post I'm going to show you how to build this awesome bed frame from scratch with completel ...
How to build a ‘Dining Table’
So here is a nice weekend project for you. My wife and I wanted a solid wood dining table with a nice rustic feel. Looking around we were shocked at the prices of new "rustic" furniture. Since we have a small car, a second hand one wasn't really an optio ...
Linear Motion Parts: Which type of Linear Bearings?
Over the years, I've built and cannibalised a lot of 3D printers, laser etchers and CNC machines. With the COVID19 lockdown in full swing, I am having a good sort out of some of these old projects. Now I want to take a dive into what I've learnt about so ...
Lockdown CNC: Custom Dado Rail!?
Picture this: you are mid lock down and figure now is an excellent time for some house decorating. You start to clear the room, pack up all your stuff, dismantle the wardrobe... And discover 40cm's of missing dado rail! The missing dado offender! T ...