Here’s a few photos of the Chair Rack build. There wasn’t a plan beforehand and measurements were made to fit the chairs I have, so I’m not sure that any plans are needed; but let me know if you want some and I’ll put something… Read More »Chair Rack Build Gallery
When I was done framing up the garage I looked at the mountain of construction scraps I had leftover and wondered what I would use them for. Most lengths were between 20cm-40cm (8in-16in), not really long enough to use for a project so most were… Read More »Wall Hanging Chair Rack
Now that I have the Table Saw powered up and I’ve been using it for a couple of weeks, I thought I’d post a review on it to help anybody else who is trying to find more information on them. I’ve also got a general… Read More »SB12 Table Saw Review
The El Cheapo Shop cupboards are coming along nicely. They’ve taken a bit of extra time to put together for various reasons, but I now have three boxes installed on the wall and the face frame is up as well. Unfortunately it really shows how uneven… Read More »El Cheapo Shop Cupboards
So I’ve noticed one thing since having the shop powered up, I now use it a lot more. Wow, shock horror huh? 🙂 It was the whole point of the rebuild obviously, but I’m still sort of shocked that I’m able to get out there… Read More »Fog.
So about three and a half months after I expected to have it finished, I’ve finally got power hooked up into the workshop! All 19 (yep that’s right, 19) powerpoints are now wired up, and two of the 6 florescent lights are as well. We… Read More »Power to the People! (Or…Workshop)
I have some news. Power is coming to the garage. Later today in fact. Good god. It’s been a long 4.5 months without it. If all goes as planned it will be hooked up by lunchtime on Monday; and yep, I’m a li’l excited. And… Read More »No. Way.
I managed to find an hour outside to prepare the templates for the rocking horse gifts I’m working on. I really enjoy working off of printed plans, they are clearer and easier to see than pencil marks. Spray glue and a printed template is my… Read More »Printed Templates
Two good friends of mine are having their first babies this month so I decided I’d like to try making something for them as a gift. I really liked my rocker design, but when I checked it against the relevant safety standard I realised I would… Read More »A gift for new parents
Rather than typing out another article I thought I’d do a little bit of filming and put that up to show how the reno is going. I’ve been working 6 and sometimes 7 day weeks over the past two months, it really makes it hard… Read More »Garage2Workshop Video Update
I know I’ve complained about it before, but two jobs plus life equals not a lot of spare time to complete the workshop. So after finishing a week of night shifts at 7am, I decided I had to suck it up and get to work.… Read More »Suck it up Woodfather!
The past couple of months, I’ve had to make a few trips to A&R Secondhand Dealers, a second hand building supply store that is near me. I’ve picked up some cheap timber, a window frame and the sheet metal for my garage from there. Each… Read More »Let there be light